Video: Macklemore "The Backroom" Freestyle

Guy has rhymes.

ByZach Frydenlund

Sep 22, 2012

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Seattle MC Macklemore stopped by BET's 106 & Park to lace the world with a dope freestyle on "The Backroom." While rocking a tiger-style pimp fur coat, Macklemore showed off his witty wordplay with an impressive display of bars. His upcoming album The Heist drops October 9. Watch the video above.

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