American rapper and singer Macklemore was spotted donning the iconic green and white hoops during a live performance in New York City. The Grammy-winning artist, originally hailing from Seattle, Washington, took to the stage at the sold-out Pier 17 venue last Friday, and what caught everyone’s attention was his choice of attire—a brand-new Celtic home jersey.
It’s not every day that an international superstar represents the Bhoys on a stage halfway across the world. However, the question on everyone’s lips is whether Macklemore is genuinely a supporter of the Glasgow giants or if he’s just another artist captivated by the aesthetic appeal of the Celtic jersey. Rest assured, we’re on a mission to find out!
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, has been relatively quiet on the live performance front for some time. But it seems he’s making a grand return, and what better way to make headlines than by sporting the colours of one of the most storied football clubs in the world? His NYC gig has certainly added a layer of intrigue to his upcoming tour, which includes a stop in Glasgow next April.
While it’s exhilarating to see Macklemore wear the Celtic jersey in the Big Apple, it might be a different story when he performs in Glasgow. Given the city’s footballing rivalries, rocking a Celtic shirt on stage could be a risky move—even for a global superstar. But then again, who knows? Maybe by then, we’ll have confirmation about his fandom.
Whether Macklemore is a bona fide Celtic fan or just a fashion aficionado, his choice of wearing the Celtic jersey has certainly been a nice touch. It’s a testament to the global allure of the club that artists of his calibre are seen sporting the green and white. Maybe we can all move on from Snoop Dog!
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