Macklemore and President Obama talks opioid addiction in MTV documentary along with new song, "Drug Dealer"

Written By: Chiloo Vang

MTV has united rapper Macklemore and President Obama for their new documentary, "Prescription for Change: Ending America's Opioid Crisis," airing October 11. Macklemore, with past addiction as well, becomes the candidate for speaking on this issue with the president at The White House.  In the documentary,  the two celebrities talked about the opioid addiction across the United States and how people can go about helping others or helping oneself with addiction. 

The rapper also released a new song, "Drug Dealer," where he addresses his past opioid addiction, alcoholism and speaks about how these drugs have taken lives from talented famous people such as Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Prince and more.  Macklemore has also in the past made songs about gay marriage, "Same Love" (2012), and white privilege, "White Privilege" (2016), addressing the topics popular in the news at the time.