Over the weekend, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis held a secret show in Seattle to welcome a new exhibit at the EMP Museum.
During a performance of their hit single, Thrift Shop, Macklemore wore a fake hooded witches nose, a wig, a beard and a silk outfit. Needless to say, the rapper was immediately accused of trying to resemble the stereotype a Jewish man.
The story has caused an uproar across the internet, websites and fans alike are coming at Macklemore from all angles asking for answers. Though he hasn’t released a full statement, he did send out a tweet (below) acknowledging the event and his personal feelings.
http://youtu.be/aprDmQF7fc8
Shortly after the news broke, comedian Seth Rogen (who just so happens to be Jewish) took to Twitter and added his two cents to the incident:
.@macklemore, first you trick people into thinking you’re a rapper, now you trick them into thinking you’re Jewish? pic.twitter.com/3rtaE4GHje
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) May 18, 2014
Macklemore, on the other hand, maintained his innocence and claimed there was nothing offensive about his actions:
A fake witches nose, wig, and beard = random costume. Not my idea of a stereotype of anybody.
— Macklemore (@macklemore) May 19, 2014
For more photos of Macklemore dressed up like literal Nazi propaganda, there is this gallery from the Seattle Times. – Gawker
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Matt Whitlock – @mattwhitlockPM
