Macklemore Responds to Social and Political Issues in Interview with Hot 97

In wake of recent socio-political issues in America, rappers, musicians, actors — celebrities from all backgrounds — have chose to speak up (or have remained silent) about the situations. The latest to pour out his thoughts on this is Seattle-based rapper Macklemore, who delivers an insightful conversation with Peter Rosenberg and Ebro on Hot 97 in this hour-long episode. Watch the video above and check out a bit on what he has to say below.

“I can’t go that far, but I will say this… Why am I safe? Why can I cuss and have a parental advisory sticker on my album, and still parents are like, ‘You’re the only rapper I let my kids listen to’?” Why can I wear a hoodie, and not be a thug? Why can I sag my pants, and not be a gangbanger? Why am I on Ellen’s couch? Why am I on Good Morning America? If I was black, what would my drug addiction look like?”