Before the big telecast of the 2014 Grammy Awards, many awards were handed out, among them were the rap categories. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis won three trophies.
For anyone who forgot to bring their iPhone on the bus, public transportation in New York City was made a little more fun recently by Macklemore. The rapper and producer Ryan Lewis took over a bus in the "City That Never Sleeps" for an impromptu performance of their hit 'Can't Hold Us.'
Although Macklemore & Ryan Lewis might not have been able to attend this year's People's Choice Awards, that didn't stop the duo from winning Favorite Hip-Hop Artist at the ceremony Wednesday night (Jan. 8).
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis had a phenomenal year promoting their celebrated debut album, 'The Heist.' For their hard work, the Seattle duo were honored with seven nominations for the 2014 Grammy Awards. Mack and Ryan couldn’t be more appreciative of the recognition from the Recording Academy.
Chart-topping rap superstars Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis garnered the most nominations for the 2014 Grammy Awards. Hov tops this year’s list with nine mentions, including Best Rap Album for 'Magna Carter...Holy Grail.'
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were big winners at the 2013 American Music Awards Sunday night (Nov. 24) in Los Angeles. The Seattle rap duo won a trophy for Favorite Album - Rap/Hip-Hop for their critically acclaimed album, 'The Heist.'
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have been unstoppable this year. The Seattle duo have garnered six nominations for the 2013 American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for 'The Heist.'
While Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have finally gone platinum with their album 'The Heist,' the duo is receiving fierce criticism. But the platinum certification is something hip-hop should appreciate and not vehemently reject.