Macklemore touches down in Perth for headline tour of Australia

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Rapper Macklemore cuts a cool figure as he lands in Perth with a huge entourage ahead of the headline Australia tour

Macklemore has landed in Perth with his entourage, including Fatman Scoop, ahead of his Australia tour.

The American rapper, 39, opted for a black leather jacket and jeans as he left the airport for a set of shoes.

The hitmaker shielded his eyes from the Australian sun in a pair of turtle screens while holding a coffee cup as he strolled through the arrivals hall.

Macklemore (pictured) has landed in Perth with his entourage, including Fatman Scoop ahead of his Australia tour

Macklemore (pictured) has landed in Perth with his entourage, including Fatman Scoop ahead of his Australia tour

Keeping himself well groomed, the Thrift Shop singer flaunted an immaculate ginger mustache and goatee while keeping his hair in a classic short back and side style.

The Grammy winner is in Australia to headline Fridayz Live, where he will perform alongside a bevy of rap and RnB legends, including TLC, Akon, Craig David and Ashanti.

Hosted by Abbie Chatfield and Fatman Scoop, the performance also features Shaggy, Jay Sean, Dru Hill, Lumidee, Havana Brown and YO! Mafia.

The American rapper, 39, opted for a black leather jacket and jeans as he left the airport for a set of shoes

The American rapper, 39, opted for a black leather jacket and jeans as he left the airport for a set of shoes

The hitmaker shielded his eyes from the Australian sun in a pair of turtle screens while holding a coffee cup as he strolled through the arrivals hall

The hitmaker shielded his eyes from the Australian sun in a pair of turtle screens while holding a coffee cup as he strolled through the arrivals hall

The Thrift Shop singer kept himself well groomed and flaunted an immaculate ginger mustache and goatee while keeping his hair in a classic short back and side style

The Thrift Shop singer kept himself well groomed and flaunted an immaculate ginger mustache and goatee while keeping his hair in a classic short back and side style

Fatman Scoop, DJ Havana Brown and Rozonda (Chilli) Thomas – a member of TLC – were seen alongside Macklemore.

After the sold-out performance on Saturday, Macklemore, real name Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, will head to Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.

His tour comes after Macklemore talked about his special friendship with Tones and I after they released their new song together.

The Grammy winner is in Australia to headline Fridayz Live, where he will perform alongside a bevy of rap and RnB legends, including TLC, Akon, Craig David and Ashanti.

The Grammy winner is in Australia to headline Fridayz Live, where he will perform alongside a bevy of rap and RnB legends, including TLC, Akon, Craig David and Ashanti.

His tour comes after Macklemore talked about his special friendship with Tones and I after he released their new song together

Macklemore will be in the picture on Saturday

His tour comes after Macklemore talked about his special friendship with Tones and I after he released their new song together

Hosted by Abbie Chatfield and Fatman Scoop, the performance also features Shaggy, Jay Sean, Dru Hill, Lumidee, Havana Brown and YO!  mafia

Hosted by Abbie Chatfield and Fatman Scoop, the performance also features Shaggy, Jay Sean, Dru Hill, Lumidee, Havana Brown and YO! mafia

The American rapper, 39, met the Australian singer, 28, when she was performing at a Seattle club in early 2020.

Macklemore, told the Herald Sunhe immediately fell “in love with her personality” and felt inspired by her show.

“There was magic in that room. I have met her; she’s a wonderful person and I fell in love with her personality,” he said.

“She took off her shoes on stage, she felt really comfortable, I just thought she was hilarious and we were in touch. And I left the show inspired.’

The pair released their new collaborative single CHANT in August, which explores their professional and personal struggles.

After Saturday's sold-out performance, Macklemore, real name Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, will head to Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney

After Saturday’s sold-out performance, Macklemore, real name Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, will head to Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney

His tour comes after Macklemore talked about his special friendship with Tones and I after he released their new song together

His tour comes after Macklemore talked about his special friendship with Tones and I after he released their new song together