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Drug Dealer
For everyone who's lost someone to pills 💊
Who it's for
Macklemore calls out the opioid crisis, the people profiting from it and his own relapse.
Angry, grieving→Clear-eyed and determined
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Drug Dealer" is a hip-hop single by Macklemore featuring singer Ariana DeBoo, released in October 2016 ahead of an MTV documentary on the opioid crisis. The song criticizes pharmaceutical companies, their influence in Congress, and doctors who overprescribe painkillers for profit. Macklemore also describes his own past struggles with addiction and their consequences.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: Drug use and overdose deaths.
Age: Suggested 16+
