Chance the Rapper
Chancelor Johnathan Bennett (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as Chance the Rapper, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer.
Born and raised in Chicago, Bennett released his debut mixtape 10 Day in 2012. He began to gain mainstream recognition in 2013 after releasing his second mixtape, Acid Rap. He then released his third mixtape, Coloring Book in 2016, which garnered further critical acclaim and attention. It earned him three Grammy Awards, including the award for Best Rap Album; upon winning, it became the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy Award, and peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200. His debut studio album The Big Day was released in 2019.Alongside his solo career, Bennett is a member of the Chicago collective Savemoney, and is the vocalist for the band the Social Experiment; they released the album Surf in 2015, led by trumpeter Nico Segal. He is also involved in social activism in the Chicago community where he resides.
May 12, 2022
Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa Link Up in Video for "Wraith (Writing Exercise #3)"
After the two spent time working on music together, Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper have dropped off "Wraith (Writing Exercise #3)" with more to come.
April 29, 2022
Dan Life and Chance the Rapper Are Raffling Off Custom Jordans for Charity
Dan Life has teamed up with Chance the Rapper's non-profit organization SocialWorks to create a custom Air Jordan 1 KO, with proceeds going to charity.
April 12, 2022
Watch Chance the Rapper Chat, Perform “Child of God” on Colbert
He performed in front of an original Naila Opiangah artwork
April 12, 2022
Chance the Rapper Talks Origins of ‘Child of God,’ Performs on ‘Colbert’: Watch
Chance stopped by "The Late Show on Monday" (April 11) to share some travel tales, including memories of a “life changing” visit to Ghana with Vic Mensa.
April 12, 2022
Chance the Rapper Gives Art-Inspired Performance of ‘Child Of God’ on ‘Colbert’
The rapper featured collaborator Naila Opiangah's painting onstage
April 10, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, BTS & More Big Winners from 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards (Full List)
Those slimed included musical performers Jack Harlow and Kid Cudi, as well as celebrity guests Charlie Puth and Chance the Rapper.
March 30, 2022
Chance the Rapper Responds to Keyshia Cole Saying He Never Messaged Her Back About a Collab
Chance the Rapper took to Twitter to respond to Keyshia Cole after the singer said that he never replied to a text that she sent him about a potential collab.
March 25, 2022
Chance the Rapper Talks New Single, Art Exhibit, and Rising Past Negativity
Chance The Rapper and collaborator Naïla Opiangah speak with Complex about “Child of God,” getting inspiration from Ghana, and rising past negativity.
March 25, 2022
Chance the Rapper Shares New Song and Video “Child of God” f/ Artwork by Naïla Opiangah
For his first solo-billed release since last year's "The Heart & the Tongue," Chance has linked up with artist Naïla Opiangah for a multifaceted experience.
March 25, 2022
Chance the Rapper Shares Video for New Song “Child of God”: Watch
Moses Sumney features on the single, which accompanies a new art exhibition from Chance and Gabonese painter Naïla Opiangah
March 25, 2022
Chance the Rapper’s ‘Child of God’ Is a Single, an Art Exhibit, and a Reawakening
“This song is about confidence, purpose and process,” Chance wrote on Instagram ahead of his latest release
March 21, 2022
The Cool Kids Share Final Installments of Triple Album, ‘Baby Oil Staircase’ and ‘Chillout’
Earlier this month, the duo released its new album 'Before Sh*t Got Weird,' featuring appearances from Chance the Rapper and Guapdad 4000, among others.
March 21, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa’s ‘Sweetest Pie,’ Plus More Hit Collaborations by 2 Best New Artist Grammy Winners
John Legend’s versatility is seen in the range of fellow best new artist winners he has charted with – Chance the Rapper, pop star Meghan Trainor and country queen Carrie Underwood.
March 2, 2022
Chance the Rapper Rhymes About George Washington’s Death, Black History in New Song Teaser: Listen
"Felt cute might delete later," Chance teased of his clip.
March 1, 2022
Chance the Rapper Plays History Teacher in Compelling New Snippet
He says he "might delete" the impressive new clip featuring Vic Mensa
January 28, 2022
The Cool Kids Detail Album, Share New Song: Listen
Chuck Inglish and Sir Michael Rocks’ Before Shit Got Weird features Chance the Rapper, J.I.D, 6lack, Key!, Guapdad 4000, and more
January 26, 2022
Saba Spent His First Rap Paychecks on His Career — Until He Could Buy All the Jordans He Wanted
The Chicago MC discusses his earliest performances, making his TV debut with Chance the Rapper, and more on The First Time
January 18, 2022
Vic Mensa Arrested at D.C. Airport on Drug Charges
The rapper was returning from a trip to Ghana with Chance the Rapper.
January 17, 2022
Chance the Rapper, Muddy Waters & More Featured in Museum Exhibit Highlighting Illinois Artists
The exhibit, titled 'State of Sound,' runs through Jan. 23.
December 31, 2021
Watch Chance the Rapper Give Nelly’s ‘Hot In Herre’ a Country Rock Spin
Chicago rapper covers track for Jimmy Fallon-hosted That's My Jam music game show
December 30, 2021
Watch Chance the Rapper Turn Nelly’s ‘Hot in Herre’ Into a Country-Rock Sensation
Chance The Rapper lends a hand to Nelly's hip-hop-country crossover narrative with his country-rock cover performance of "Hot in Herre."
November 27, 2021
Dionne Warwick & Chance the Rapper Team Up for ‘Nothing’s Impossible’ Duet
Dionne Warwick and Chance the Rapper revealed the song was in the works back in January, and it's finally here.
November 27, 2021
Dionne Warwick and Chance the Rapper Share New Song “Nothing’s Impossible”: Listen
The unlikely collaboration formed from an inquisitive Warwick tweet in 2020
November 17, 2021
Young Dolph Mourned by Megan Thee Stallion, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross, Quavo & More After Fatal Shooting
Offset, Chance the Rapper, Lil Yachty, Bia & more are remembering their fellow rapper after he was killed in a shooting in his Memphis hometown.