Sorry haters, Macklemore's 'Same Love' just charted number one again
You might not expect Macklemore to be at the centre of a political tussle, but then again, it is Australia.
The pop star has been at the centre of criticism from "angry old white dudes" due to his planned performance of "Same Love" at the National Rugby League grand final on Saturday.
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"Footy fans shouldn't be subjected to a politicised grand final. Sport is sport!" Australia's former prime minister, Tony Abbott, tweeted on Wednesday. There was a petition against the "LGBTIQ anthem," and a raft of conservatives riling up against the 2013 track.
Well, Macklemore can probably thank those haters, because "Same Love" has shot up to #1 on the Australian iTunes charts.
Australia has voted - Same Love by @macklemore is No.1 on iTunes. Love wins. @TonyAbbottMHR @nrl 🌈 pic.twitter.com/0w8x5KLwFQ
— cameron adams (@cameron_adams) September 28, 2017
Of course, "Same Love" touches on the topic of same-sex marriage, which Australia is currently having its say on through a postal vote.
On the news of the unexpected rise of 2013 to the top of the charts, Macklemore tweeted on Friday, "Love is winning."
Yesterday someone started a petition in Australia to ban me from playing Same Love at the #NRLGF. Today its #1 on iTunes. Love is winning ❤️
— GEMINI (@macklemore) September 28, 2017
And yep, it seems like the whole nation is tuning into "Same Love" once again.
Just played Macklemore "Same Love" on @abcsydney mornings.
Studio roof still intact.— Wendy Harmer (@wendy_harmer) September 28, 2017
The king of 'angry white dudes' just made sure the whole nation tunes in to @macklemore's Same Love @ #NRLGrandFinal. Thanks @TonyAbbottMHR
— Richard Di Natale (@RichardDiNatale) September 27, 2017
I heard Macklemore’s Same Love today and incredibly it didn’t turn me gay so i’m looking forward to hearing it in person on Sunday #NRLGF
— James (@JamesK_1312) September 27, 2017
Just landed in Sydney and feeling super gay! The gayest! Gay gay gay gay also ps Same Love is number 1 in Australia today 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 https://t.co/ekzlYxwZwB
— Mary Lambert (@marylambertsing) September 29, 2017
Australia, you did it.