CiaraandMacklemoreare teaming up … not for a new song, but as co-owners of a professional soccer team.
The artists are now part owners of the Seattle Sounders FC, the club announced Tuesday.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, was born and raised in Seattle.
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This is not only a special moment for Russ and I, but for our kids as well.
Man, to be part of this organization, having grown up in Seattle its pretty surreal.
Its just very exciting, Macklemore said.
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I think we have a great group.
This team is building an incredible legacy and Im just excited to be part of it.
Ciara recently released her seventh album,Beauty Marks,which includes a track featuring Macklemore.
She can be seen in Taylor Swifts you oughta Calm Down music video, along with aplethoraof other celebrities.
