WATCH: Jennifer Hudson joins Macklemore, Mary Lambert during MTV 'Same Love' performance
Tue. August 27, 2013 7:56 AM by GoPride.com News Staff
Macklemore: 'Gay rights are human rights, there is no separation.'
Chicago-native and American Idol alum Jennifer Hudson joined Seattle-based duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis during their live performance of the marriage rights anthem Same Love during MTV's Video Music Awards.
In a surprise appearance, Hudson emerged to perform with Lambert for the song's chorus: "And I can't change; even if I tried; even if I wanted to; my love she keeps me warm."
Joining hands with Lambert, Hudson provided a closing assist: "Love is patient, Love is Kind."
Same Love won Best Social Message Song.
"I'll be honest, I really wanted to win Best Rap Video, but this Moonman right here stands for a lot more," Macklemore said, fighting back emotion. "I've been writing songs, since I was like 15 years old and out of every single song I have ever written, this is the most important record out of all of them."
"To watch this song, in the last year, spread across the world is a testament to what is happening right now in America on the forefront of equality."
"Gay rights are human rights, there is no separation," concluded the Seattle-based rapper.
Gay rights advocates in Hudson's home state of Illinois continue to push for equal marriage rights.
In a surprise appearance, Hudson emerged to perform with Lambert for the song's chorus: "And I can't change; even if I tried; even if I wanted to; my love she keeps me warm."
Joining hands with Lambert, Hudson provided a closing assist: "Love is patient, Love is Kind."
Same Love won Best Social Message Song.
"I'll be honest, I really wanted to win Best Rap Video, but this Moonman right here stands for a lot more," Macklemore said, fighting back emotion. "I've been writing songs, since I was like 15 years old and out of every single song I have ever written, this is the most important record out of all of them."
"To watch this song, in the last year, spread across the world is a testament to what is happening right now in America on the forefront of equality."
"Gay rights are human rights, there is no separation," concluded the Seattle-based rapper.
Gay rights advocates in Hudson's home state of Illinois continue to push for equal marriage rights.