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    Macklemore Began Writing Lyrics When He Was 14

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    Macklemore as a young boy

    3. Macklemore Began Writing Lyrics When He Was 14

    Macklemore was still a teen when he began writing lyrics, and has said in interviews that he was inspired by "a lot of East Coast underground hip hop", including Wu-Tang Clan and Nas. Picture: Macklemore Instagram

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