Photo Credit: YouTube Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ careers really took off thanks to the success of “Thrift Shop” in 2013, and years later, the song continues to be successful. Taking to Instagram, Macklemore revealed the video just hit one BILLION views! “It started with an idea, a $5,000 budget and a community of folks that lent us there stores, clothes, cars, time, energy & love,” Mack wrote. “It now has a billion plays. 1,000,000,000. Who could have ever imagined…. thank you all.” Congrats on the major accolade! Check the video out below for a trip down memory lane.
Macklemore’s Thrift Shop Went Diamond In The US
Congratulations to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, as Thrift Shop has officially went diamond in the United States. Hit the jump for more.
(Photo + Video) Racist Or Nah? Macklemore Dressed As A Jewish Man
Okay! Macklemore performed, “Thrift Shop” during Seattle’s “Spectacle: The Music Video” event and well, he left a few people everything but speechless. Fans and actors (Seth Rogen) alike went to twitter to bash him for wearing a fake nose, beard, and wig ensemble resembling a Jewish man. Of course, Macklemore came back with a simple response. Check it out in the gallery.
Macklemore’s ‘Thrift Shop’ Lands #1 On Billboard’s Top Rap Songs Of All Time Charts
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have taken the mainstream music world by storm, regardless of anyone’s personal opinions about the dynamic duo being considered “hip-hop” or not. Billboard recently released a list of the Top 100 Hot Rap Songs. Although it’s no surprise being that the song has gained so much popularity and won so many awards, “Thrift Shop” came in at #1. Do you agree with the list? Check it out below and make sure to drop your comments.
(Video) Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Perform ‘Thrift Shop’ At BMAs
Well, as if you didn’t hear it on the radio enough — the 6x platinum joint ‘Thrift Shop’ was performed live at the BMAs. Check out the live footage below!
(Video) Macklemore Wins Billboard’s Top Rap Song Award For “Thrift Shop”
Mack, who is on the cover of Billboard Magazine’s latest issue, takes home the top rap song with “Thrift Shop.” The multi-platinum hit helped propel the former XXL Freshman’s stardom. Its video has accumulated over 300,000,000 views on YouTube in less than a year! That’s right, over 300 million views. That was not typo. Hate it or love it, the under is on top! Check out the video to “Thrift Shop” one more time or for the first time after the jump.
