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Quiz: How much do you know about Macklemore?
The rapper has gained new supporters after he gave up a spot on Ed Sheeran’s tour over his views on Palestine.
MACKLEMORE WAS IN the spotlight this past week when he was axed from Ed Sheeran’s tour for showing solidarity with Palestinians.
It triggered a domino effect among all of Sheeran’s support acts – many of whom were Irish – and now the pop star has none left.
Macklemore, who had a string of hits in the 2010s, even donated his $1 million (€867,000) earnings from the tour to Palestinian organisations.
The rapper has garnered praise for taking a strong stance and drawing attention to the Israeli state’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
Test your knowledge of the principled star.
Which of Macklemore's songs has Ed Sheeran featured on?
Alamy
Gold
Good Old Days
Growing Up
Glorious
In the song Thrift Shop, how many dollars does Macklemore have in his pocket?
$5
$20
$50
$75
Released in 2012, the song Same Love prominantly features which singer?
Alamy
Sia
Adele
Emily Sandé
Mary Lambert
What is Macklemore's real first name?
Alamy
Theodore
Alexander
Benjamin
Samuel
What is the name of Macklemore's album released in 2017?
Alamy
Pisces
Gemini
Aries
Sagittarius
Which of these is NOT the name of a Macklemore song?
Alamy
Church
Corner Store
Castle
Post Office
Finish the lyric from Downtown. "There's layers to this shit, player..."
Alamy
Tiramisu, tiramisu
Onion, onion
Pastry, pastry
Lasagne, lasagne
Where was Macklemore born?
Alamy
Dublin
Manchester
Seattle
Glasgow
Which honorific did Macklemore drop from his stage name?
Alamy
Professor
Mister
Father
Doctor
Which venue was Macklemore playing when he anounced to the audience that his second child had been born?
Alamy
Croke Park
3Olympia
3Arena
Whelan's
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