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{{Infobox person
| name = Chance the Rapper
| image = Chance the Rapper 2018 February.png
| caption = Chance the Rapper in February 2018
| birth_name = Chancelor Jonathan Bennett
| alias = Chano<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/chance-the-rapper-early-mixtapes-good-enough-back-to-school-pack|title=Listen to Two Recently Unearthed Mixtapes of Early Chance the Rapper Material|author=Kyle Kramer|date=December 10, 2013|work=Complex|accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1993|4|16}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.biography.com/people/chance-the-rapper-5152017|title=Chance the Rapper|website=Biography}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| residence = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chance the Rapper buying $4 million condo in Streeterville |url=https://chicago.curbed.com/2018/4/20/17261854/chance-the-rapper-streeterville-condo-helmut-jahn |website=Curbed Chicago |accessdate=July 20, 2018}}</ref>
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Rapper
* singer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chance-galvanize-how-will-hip-hop-community-sound-under-trump-n684156|title=A chance to galvanize: How will hip-hop sound off under Trump?|website=NBC News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theneedledrop.com/articles/2013/05/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap-2|title=Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap|website=The Needle Drop}}</ref>
* songwriter
* actor
* activist
}}
| years_active = 2011–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Kirsten Corley|March 9, 2019}}
| children = 2
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Chance the Rapper|Full list]]
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| background = solo_singer
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Hip hop]]
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
}}
| instrument = {{flatlist|
* Vocals
* piano
}}
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* The Social Experiment<!--Current collective with Peter, Nico, and Nate, created Surf-->
* [[Savemoney]]<!--Earlier rap collective from 10DAY era-->
* [[Donald Glover|Childish Gambino]]
* [[Francis and the Lights]]<!--Frequent collaborator (Appears on May I Have This Dance, Dear Thodosia, Wonderful Everyday: Arthur, Summer Friends, The Big Day, etc.)-->
* [[Jeremih]]<!--Co-created Merry Christmas Lil Mama mixtape-->
*[[Justin Bieber]]
* [[Kanye West]]<!--Upcoming collab studio album, "Good Ass Job", also cross-work on TLOP and CB-->
* [[Lil B]]<!--Co-created Free Based Freestyles mixtape-->
* [[Noname (rapper)|Noname]]<!--Frequent collaborator (Appears on Lost, Warm Enough, Drown, Israel, Last Dance, etc.)-->
* [[Nico Segal]]<!--Member of Social Experiment and Savemoney, frequent performing on Chance's projects-->
* [[Saba (rapper)|Saba]]
* [[Taylor Bennett (rapper)|Taylor Bennett]]<!--Little brother-->
* [[Vic Mensa]]
}}
| website = {{URL|chanceraps.com/}}
}}
}}
'''Chancelor Jonathan Bennett''' (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as '''Chance the Rapper''', is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and activist.
Born in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], Chance the Rapper released his debut [[mixtape]] ''[[10 Day]]'' in 2012. He began to gain mainstream recognition in 2013 after releasing his second mixtape, ''[[Acid Rap]]'', which gained critical praise.<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/28/entertainment/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap-10day-trnd/index.html</ref> He then released his third mixtape, ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]'', in 2016, which garnered further critical acclaim and attention. It earned him three [[Grammy Award]]s, including the award for [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Album|Best Rap Album]]; upon winning, it became the first [[Streaming media|streaming]]-only album to win a Grammy Award, and peaked at number eight on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>https://pitchfork.com/news/71555-grammys-2017-chance-the-rapper-wins-best-rap-album/</ref> His debut studio album ''[[The Big Day (album)|The Big Day]]'' was released on July 26, 2019.<ref>https://www.npr.org/2019/07/26/742508980/the-big-day-is-finally-here-stream-chance-the-rapper-s-debut-album</ref><ref>https://ew.com/music/2019/07/26/chance-the-rapper-releases-debut-album-the-big-day/</ref>
Alongside his solo career, Chance the Rapper is a member of the Chicago collective [[SaveMoney]], and is the vocalist for the band the Social Experiment; they released the album ''[[Surf (Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment album)|Surf]]'' in May 2015, led by trumpeter [[Nico Segal]].<ref>https://www.thefader.com/2016/05/13/chance-the-rapper-social-experiment-coloring-book</ref> He is also involved in social activism in the Chicago community where he resides.<ref name="CTactivism">{{cite news|last1=Fragassi |first1=Selena |title=Chance the Rapper talks music, Chicago and activism during MCA chat |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/chance-the-rapper-talks-music-chicago-and-activism-during-mca-chat/ |newspaper=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|date=March 5, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
== Early life ==
Chancelor Jonathan Bennett was born in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].<ref>https://www.biography.com/musician/chance-the-rapper</ref> His father, Ken Williams-Bennett, was an aide to the late Chicago mayor [[Harold Washington]] and then-Senator [[Barack Obama]].<ref>https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/news/a50115/chance-the-rapper-obama-connection/</ref> His mother, Lisa Bennett,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Chance-Rapper-His-Mom-2017-BET-Awards-43677638|title=Chance the Rapper Brought a Special Date to the BET Awards — His Mum, Lisa|last=Sisavat|first=Monica|work=POPSUGAR Celebrity UK|date=June 26, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> worked for the [[Illinois Attorney General]].<ref>https://celebily.com/chance-the-rappers-parents-brother-and-daughter/</ref> Bennett grew up in the [[Middle class in the United States|middle-class]] neighborhood of West [[Chatham, Chicago|Chatham]] on [[South Side, Chicago|Chicago's South Side]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture/December-2015/Why-Chance-the-Rapper-Doesnt-Talk-About-Rahm-Emanuel-Publicly/|title=Why Chance The Rapper Doesn't Talk About Rahm Emanuel Publicly|last=Obaro|first=Tomi|work=Chicago Magazine|date=December 4, 2015|access-date=December 16, 2015}}</ref> When Bennett was sixteen, his father began to work in the [[United States Department of Labor|Department of Labor]] during President Barack Obama's first term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.power106.com/blogs/thecruzshowblog/chance-rapper-talks-about-being-drunk-white-house-meeting-obama-first-time|title=Chance the Rapper Talks About Being Drunk at the White House & Meeting Obama for the First Time {{!}} Power 106 {{!}} #1 For Hip Hop|author=#TheCruzShow|work=Power 106 {{!}} #1 For Hip Hop|date=September 15, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/who-is-chance-the-rapper/growing-up-in-chicago|title=Who Is Chance the Rapper? Growing Up in Chicago|last=Drake|first=David|website=Complex|language=en|date=March 23, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett personally met President Obama in his youth and discussed his aspirations to be a rapper, to which Obama responded with "word".<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2016-10-19-chance-the-rapper-his-father-things-come-full-circle|title=For Chance The Rapper & His Father, Things Come Full Circle|last=James|first=Andy|work=DJBooth|date=October 19, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett was originally going to move to [[Washington, D.C.]] following Obama's win in the [[2008 United States presidential election|2008 presidential election]], though those plans eventually fell through.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://chicagoist.com/2013/12/11/youmedia.php|title=Before '10 Day': Exploring Chance The Rapper's Early Career|last=Karpowicz|first=Katie|work=Chicagoist|date=December 11, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207183118/http://chicagoist.com/2013/12/11/youmedia.php|archivedate=December 7, 2016}}</ref> Bennett attended [[Jones College Prep High School]] where he was a member of the [[Jewish Student Union]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170214/loop/chance-the-rapper-grammy-win-chancelor-bennett-jones-college-prep-high-school|title=When Chance The Rapper Was Just Chance The Teenager (PHOTOS)|last=Matthews|first=David|website=DNAinfo Chicago|date=February 14, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824051109/https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170214/loop/chance-the-rapper-grammy-win-chancelor-bennett-jones-college-prep-high-school|archivedate=August 24, 2017}}</ref>
Bennett's interest in music began with [[Michael Jackson]], who he exclusively listened to on cassettes until the fifth grade.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/who-is-chance-the-rapper/getting-into-music|title=Who Is Chance the Rapper? Getting Into Music|last=Drake|first=David|website=Complex|language=en|date=March 23, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Growing up, Bennett's parents were constantly playing music, including [[Billie Holiday]], [[Sam Cooke]] and other artists in the [[jazz]] and [[Gospel music|gospel]] genres.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/02/13/chance-the-rappers-dad-almost-surreal-seeing-him-achieve-his-dream/|title=Chance The Rapper's Dad: "Almost Surreal" Seeing Him Achieve His Dream|date=February 13, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett began listening to hip-hop after hearing "[[Through the Wire]]" by [[Kanye West]] on the radio while walking through [[Hyde Park, Chicago]]. After finding out the song was on West's debut album ''[[The College Dropout]]'', Bennett purchased the album, making it the first hip-hop album that Bennett listened to.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/#_|title=Chance the Rapper Drops Acid|last=Taylor|first=John|work=Interview Magazine|date=April 30, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett considers West a huge influence on him and has said that he was inspired to begin rapping by West.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/a-history-of-kanye-west-and-chance-the-rapper-s-musical-relationship|title=A History Of Kanye West And Chance The Rapper's Musical Relationship|last=Fleischer|first=Adam|website=Genius|language=en|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=92394571794874368|title=Thanks kanye. U put me on rappin.|date=July 16, 2011|user=chancetherapper|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> Bennett and West met each other in August 2014 at [[Bonnaroo Music Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/saauF6HDsQ/|title=Instagram post by Chance The Rapper|date=September 1, 2014|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>
Bennett began rapping in the sixth grade when his cousin let him start using his studio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/who-is-chance-the-rapper/learning-to-rap|title=Who Is Chance the Rapper? Learning to Rap|last=Drake|first=David|website=Complex|language=en|date=March 23, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> In his freshman year at Jones College Prep High School, Bennett formed the hip-hop duo Instrumentality alongside a friend.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://fatbuddhastore.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/music-monday-chance-rapper.html |title=Fat Buddha Store: Music Monday – Chance The Rapper! |last=McCutcheon|first=Craig|publisher=Fatbuddhastore.blogspot.co.uk |date=May 13, 2013|accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> Many of Chance's earliest performances took place at the YOUmedia Lyricist Loft at [[Harold Washington Library]] in Chicago.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/12/early-mixtapes-from-chance-the-rapper-surface-online/|title=Early mixtapes from Chance The Rapper surface online|last=Madden|first=Michael|website=Consequence of Sound|date=December 10, 2013|access-date=December 16, 2015}}</ref> After placing second in a local songwriting contest, Bennett met then-Chicago Mayor, [[Richard M. Daley]] who enjoyed his music.<ref name=":2" /> Bennett spent most of his [[Junior (education)|junior]] year and a small amount of his [[senior (education)|senior]] year writing a draft for his debut project, ''[[10 Day]]'',<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/chance-the-rapper-wrote-his-breakout-album-during-high-school-suspension-2016-6|title=Chance the Rapper wrote his breakout album during a 10-day suspension from high school|last=Shamsian|first=David|work=Business Insider|date=June 22, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> which was later released after Bennett was suspended for ten days after being caught smoking [[cannabis]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/chance-the-rapper-remembers-the-high-school-weed-arrest-that-inspired-his-first-mixtape|title=Chance The Rapper Remembers The High School Weed Arrest That Inspired His First Mixtape|author=@bfred|website=Genius|language=en|date=December 26, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>
== Music career ==
=== 2011–2012: Career beginnings and ''10 Day'' ===
{{main|10 Day}}
At [[Jones College Prep High School]], some of his teachers ridiculed his aspirations to become a musician.<ref name="sxsw-2013">{{cite web |title=Chance The Rapper| work=SX Schedule |url=http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_MS20965 |publisher=[[SXSW]] |location=Austin, Texas |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> In early 2011 during his senior year, following a 10-day suspension for marijuana possession on campus,<ref>{{cite interview | subject = Chance The Rapper | interviewer = [[Stephen Colbert]] | title = [[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]] | publisher = [[CBS]] | date = October 26, 2015 }}</ref> Bennett recorded his first full-length project, a [[mixtape]] entitled ''[[10 Day (mixtape)|10 Day]]'' (also known as ''#10Day'').<ref name="sxsw-2013" /><ref name="xxl-talks">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/09/chance-the-rapper-talks-childish-gambino-cosign-signing-to-caa-and-new-mixtape/|title=Chance The Rapper Talks Childish Gambino Cosign, Signing to CAA and New Mixtape|work=XXLMag.com|accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.wsj.com/articles/chance-the-rappers-independent-course-1444235576 | first = Neil | last = Shah | title = Chance The Rapper's Independent Course | date = October 7, 2015 | work = [[Wall Street Journal]] | edition = online | location = New York City | accessdate = October 27, 2015 }}</ref> In December 2011, he released a song titled "Windows", and publicly announced his ''10 Day'' project.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2011/12/chance-the-rapper-windows.html/ |title=Chance The Rapper – Windows – Fake Shore Drive |last=Barber|first=Andrew|work=Fake Shore Drive |date=December 7, 2011|accessdate=October 28, 2014 }}</ref> In February 2012, Bennett was highlighted as one of ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' magazine's "10 New Chicago Rappers to Watch Out For".<ref>{{cite web|title=Complex 10 New Chicago Rappers to Watch Out For|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/02/10-new-chicago-rappers-to-watch-out-for/|last=Barber|first=Andrew|publisher=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=February 23, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2017}}</ref> Bennett says he spent "about eight months recording, writing, and making connections off of the hunger to put out something".<ref name="xxl-talks" /> Bennett released the mixtape on April 3, 2012, and it has since been downloaded over 500,000 times via mixtape-sharing site [[DatPiff]].<ref name="xxl-talks" /><ref>{{cite web|title=10 Day Mixtape|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Chance-The-Rapper-10-Day-mixtape.337986.html|publisher=Datpiff.com|accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> The mixtape was well-received locally and helped Bennett make connections with producers such as [[Chuck Inglish]], Kenny Jame$ and Blended Babies.<ref name="xxl-talks" /> The mixtape also grabbed the attention of ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine, which featured it in the publication's Cheap Tunes column.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/leorgalil/2012/04/11/cheap-tunes-chance-the-rappers-10day/ |title=Cheap Tunes: Chance The Rapper's '10Day' |author=Leor Galil |date=April 11, 2012 |work=Forbes |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref>
=== 2012–2015: ''Acid Rap'' and The Social Experiment ===
{{Main|Acid Rap|Surf (Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment album)}}
In July 2012, Bennett appeared on American rapper [[Childish Gambino]]'s sixth mixtape, ''[[Royalty (Childish Gambino album)|Royalty]]'', on the track "They Don't Like Me". Gambino would go on to ask Bennett to join on his first concert tour of North America as his [[opening act]].<ref name="xxl-talks"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ishootshows.com/2012/06/10/photos-chance-the-rapper-the-pageant-camp-tour/|title=Photos: Chance The Rapper @ The Pageant, CAMP Tour|last=Owyoung|first=Todd|work=ishootshows.com|date=June 10, 2012|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/indies/1560132/how-20-year-old-chance-the-rapper-has-nearly-every-major-label|title=How 20-Year Old Chance The Rapper Has Nearly Every Major Label Chasing Him|last=Ugwu|first=Reggie|date=May 1, 2013|work=Billboard|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
[[File:Chance The Rapper 2013.jpg|left|thumb|170px|Chance the Rapper performing live in November 2013]]
On April 30, 2013, Bennett released his second mixtape, ''[[Acid Rap]]'',<ref>{{cite web|first=Evan|last=Rytlewski|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap,97671/|title=Chance The Rapper: Acid Rap|publisher=[[The A.V. Club]]|date=May 14, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> on [[DatPiff]]. The record has been downloaded over 1.5 million times.<ref>{{cite web|title=Acid Rap|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Chance-The-Rapper-Acid-Rap-mixtape.483826.html|publisher=Datpiff.com|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett enlisted [[guest appearance]]s from [[Twista]], [[Vic Mensa]], [[Saba (rapper)|Saba]], [[BJ the Chicago Kid]], [[Action Bronson]], Childish Gambino and [[Ab-Soul]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Erin|last=Brady|url=http://www.cmj.com/reviews/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/|title=Review: Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap|publisher=[[CMJ]]|date=May 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004014558/http://www.cmj.com/reviews/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/|archive-date=October 4, 2015|accessdate=October 25, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Acid Rap'' was well-received by critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18105-chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/|title=Chance The Rapper: Acid Rap Album Review|last=Weiss|first=Jeff|work=Pitchfork|date=May 7, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> At [[Metacritic]], the mixtape received an average score of 86, based on 21 critics, which indicates "universal acclaim".<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/acid-rap/chance-the-rapper/critic-reviews|title=Critic Reviews for Acid Rap|work=[[Metacritic]] |date=April 30, 2013}}</ref> It was nominated for Best Mixtape at the [[2013 BET Hip Hop Awards]].<ref name="2013bet">{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/08/bet-award-2013-nominees|title=Here Are The BET Award Nominees|first=Alex |last=Russell |date=August 23, 2013 |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref> On May 6, 2013, the song "Paranoia" (produced by [[Nosaj Thing]]), after initially being featured as a [[hidden track]] on ''Acid Rap'', was released as a contribution to Yours Truly and Adidas originals' "Songs from Scratch" series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2013/05/video-chance-the-rapper-nosaj-thing-for-adidas-songs-from-scratch-series.html/|title=Video: Chance The Rapper & Nosaj Thing For adidas 'Songs From Scratch' Series|last=Barber|first=Andrew|work=Fake Shore Drive|date=May 6, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
In June 2013, Bennett was featured in a commercial for [[MySpace]] as part of their relaunch, alongside fellow American rappers [[Mac Miller]], [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Schoolboy Q]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2013/06/video-chance-the-rapper-featured-in-new-myspace-commercial.html/|title=Video: Chance The Rapper Featured In New Myspace Commercial|last=Barber|first=Andrew|work=Fake Shore Drive|date=June 12, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In July 2013, ''Acid Rap'' debuted at number 63 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] chart, due to downloads on iTunes and Amazon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/5650665/chance-the-rapper-with-acid-rap-mixtape-meets-the|title=Chance The Rapper, with 'Acid Rap' Mixtape, Meets the Legal Black Hole Around Unsigned Artists (From the Magazine)|last=Ugwu|first=Reggie|date=August 14, 2013|work=Billboard|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In August 2013, Bennett performed at the Chicago music festival [[Lollapalooza]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lollapalooza confirms 2013 lineup, day-by-day breakdown|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2013/04/lollapalooza-confirms-2013-lineup-day-by-day-breakdown/|publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]]|date=April 1, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> ''Acid Rap'' was listed on multiple 50 best albums of 2013 lists, including 26th for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-albums-of-2013-20131202/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap-19691231|title=50 Best Albums of 2013|publisher=Rolling Stone|date=December 2, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> 12th on [[Pitchfork Media|Pitchfork]]'s list,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/9293-the-top-50-albums-of-2013/4/|title=Top 50 Albums of 2013|publisher=Pitchfork|date=December 18, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> and ranked 4th by ''Complex''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-50-best-albums-of-2013/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap|title=The 50 Best Albums of 2013|last=Gleckman|first=Alexander|publisher=Complex|date=December 9, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> It was also listed as one of [[NPR Music]]'s 50 Favorite Albums of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/bestmusic2013/2013/12/10/249243871/npr-musics-50-favorite-albums-of-2013|title=NPR Music's 50 Favorite Albums Of 2013|publisher=[[NPR Music]]|date=December 10, 2013|accessdate=June 18, 2014}}</ref> Bennett began his ''Social Experiment Tour'' in [[Champaign, Illinois]], on October 25, 2013, lasting until December 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://static.squarespace.com/enwiki/static/5105d89ee4b0869f6416d903/t/52474ce8e4b0b4dd6e2410b2/1380404472496/Social%20Experiment%20Tour.jpg?format=1000w |format=JPG |title=Chance The Rapper's Social Experiment : Tour Poster |publisher=Static.squarespace.com |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref>
In March 2014, Bennett appeared in a shoppable online video for [[Dockers (brand)|Dockers]], promoting the brand's spring line, in which Bennett talks his style, love for creating music, and how it feels to live in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2014/03/28/chance-rapper-x-dockers-spring-2014-shoppable-video/|title=Chance The Rapper x Dockers Spring 2014 Shoppable Video|work=BallerStatus.com|date=March 28, 2017|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hypetrak.com/2014/03/chance-the-rapper-dockers-pair-up-for-shoppable/|title=Chance The Rapper & Dockers Pair Up For Shoppable Video & Interview|last=Brooks|first=Richard|work=HYPETRAK|date=March 29, 2014|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freshnessmag.com/2014/03/28/chance-rapper-x-dockers-shoppable-video/|title=Chance The Rapper x Dockers – Shoppable Video – FreshnessMag.com|work=Freshness Mag|date=March 28, 2014|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On May 5, 2014, ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' revealed Bennett was included in [[XXL (magazine)#XXL Annual Freshman List|their annual freshman class]], alongside fellow up-and-comers [[Isaiah Rashad]], [[Ty Dolla $ign]], [[Rich Homie Quan]], Vic Mensa, [[August Alsina]], [[Troy Ave]], [[Kevin Gates]], [[Lil Bibby]], [[Jon Connor]], [[Lil Durk]] and [[Jarren Benton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/05/xxl-freshmen-2014-cover-revealed/ |title=XXL Freshmen 2014 Cover Revealed – XXL |last=Sia|first=Nicole|publisher=XXLmag.com |date=May 5, 2014|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> During Fall 2014, Bennett and other artists participated in Verge Campus tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/chance-the-rapper-to-headline-the-2014-verge-campus-fall-tour|title=Chance The Rapper to Headline the 2014 Verge Campus Fall Tour|last=Frydenlund|first=Zach|date=September 2, 2014|work=Complex|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In November 2014, Bennett was presented Chicago's "Outstanding Youth of the Year Award" by Mayor [[Rahm Emanuel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/57377-chance-the-rapper-receives-chicagos-outstanding-youth-of-the-year-award-from-mayor-rahm-emanuel/|title=Chance The Rapper Receives Chicago's Outstanding Youth of the Year Award From Mayor Rahm Emanuel|author=Minsker, Evan|date=November 9, 2014|work=Pitchfork|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref>
In January 2015, Bennett was listed number 7 on the "Forbes 30 Under 30" 2015 music list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-2015/#/music|title=Forbes' 30 Under 30 2015: Music|author1=Zack O'Malley Greenburg|author2=Natalie Robehmed|date=January 5, 2015|work=Forbes.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> In March 2015, Bennett released a [[short film]] called ''Mr. Happy'', which was directed by [[Colin Tilley]]. ''Mr. Happy'' centers around the main character, named Victor, who is struggling from depression and was attempting to commit suicide. After many failed attempts to kill himself, he discovers Mr. Happy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theblenderwmuc.com/chance-rapper-stars-mr-happy/|title=Chance The Rapper Stars in "Mr. Happy"|work=TheBlenderWmuc.com|date=March 24, 2015|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6516762/chance-the-rapper-mr-happy-film-interview|title=Chance the Rapper Admits It Was Hard to Act Depressive in His Film Debut 'Mr. Happy'|work=Billboard|access-date=December 19, 2017}}</ref> On April 30, 2015, Bennett gave a lecture at [[Harvard University]]'s Hiphop Archive & Research Institute.<ref name=thefader20150506>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/05/06/chance-the-rapper-harvard-lecture|title=All The Best Quotes From Chance The Rapper's Lecture At Harvard|last=Leight|first=Elias|work=The FADER|date=May 6, 2015|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
Just before midnight on May 28, 2015, ''[[Surf (Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment album)|Surf]]'' was released for free on the American iTunes store as an iTunes Exclusive. The album received high acclaim from music critics, receiving an aggregate score of 86 on review site [[Metacritic]], which indicates "universal acclaim", based on 17 reviews. In June 2015, Bennett performed at the [[Bonnaroo Music Festival]] in the superjam concert collection. He also made a guest performance with fellow rapper [[Kendrick Lamar]], on stage with [[Earth, Wind & Fire]]. On July 19, 2015, Bennett and [[Lil B]] announced that they recorded a collaborative mixtape. The two rappers released it on August 5, titled ''[[Free (Based Freestyles Mixtape)]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/07/chance-the-rapper-and-lil-b-say-they-recorded-an-album-together/ | title=Chance The Rapper and Lil B say they recorded an album together | publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]] | date=July 19, 2015 | accessdate=July 27, 2015 | last=Young | first=Alex}}</ref>
On October 13, 2015, Bennett released a video for a new song, titled "Family Matters", on his website. The song, which shares the same name as his fall 2015 tour with D.R.A.M., [[Metro Boomin]], Towkio (and [[Hiatus Kaiyote]] on select dates), is a rework of the [[Kanye West]] song "Family Business" from his 2004 album ''[[The College Dropout]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCI2cK7AeEg |title=Chance The Rapper – "Family Matters" |publisher=YouTube |date=October 13, 2015 |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6648418/chance-the-rapper-family-matters-tour |title=Chance the Rapper Announces North American 'Family Matters' Tour |last=Weatherby |first=Taylor |publisher=Billboard |date=July 29, 2015 |accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/61627-chance-the-rapper-covers-kanye-wests-family-business-in-family-matters-video/ |title=Chance The Rapper Covers Kanye West's "Family Business" in "Family Matters" Video |last=Minsker |first=Evan |work=Pitchfork |date=October 13, 2015 |accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> A few days before this, a video surfaced online of Bennett performing a new song live, ending the song by saying the words "third mixtape", leading many to believe the wait might be coming to a close for his next release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-performs-new-song-mentions-third-mixtape-news.18129.html |title=Chance The Rapper Performs New Song, Mentions Third Mixtape |last=Schwartz |first=Danny |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=October 12, 2015 |accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On October 27, 2015, Bennett premiered a new song, titled "Angels" featuring Saba, on ''[[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]''. On December 12, 2015, Bennett performed on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', on a new song, titled "Somewhere in Paradise".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-somewhere-in-paradise-feat-jeremih-and-r-kelly-new-song.1967651.html|title=Chance The Rapper – Somewhere In Paradise Feat. Jeremih & R. Kelly {{!}} Stream [New Song]|last=Walker|first=Angus|work=Hotnewhiphop.com|date=December 13, 2015|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
=== 2016–present: ''Coloring Book'' and ''The Big Day'' ===
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In 2016, Bennett was a prominent figure on Kanye West's album ''[[The Life of Pablo]]'', co-writing and appearing on several tracks, including "[[Ultralight Beam]]", "[[Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1]]", "[[Famous (Kanye West song)|Famous]]", "Feedback", and "Waves". According to West, the album's release was delayed due to Bennett's desire for "Waves" to make the album's final cut.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Kanye West: "Ultralight Beam" [ft. Chance The Rapper, The-Dream, Kelly Price, and Kirk Franklin]|url = http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/17987-kanye-west-ultralight-beam-ft-chance-the-rapper-the-dream-kelly-price-and-kirk-franklin/|last=Dombal|first=Ryan|website = Pitchfork|date=February 12, 2016|access-date = October 25, 2017|language = en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = 'Blame Chance': Kanye West Explains 'Life of Pablo' Album Delay|url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/blame-chance-kanye-west-explains-life-of-pablo-album-delay-20160213|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|work=Rolling Stone|date=February 13, 2016|access-date = October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett was also featured on a track titled "Need To Know" on [[Macklemore & Ryan Lewis]]'s album ''[[This Unruly Mess I've Made]]''. The following March, Bennett was featured on [[Skrillex]]'s remix of [[Hundred Waters]]' "Show Me Love".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2016/03/skrillex-chance-the-rapper-moses-sumney-robin-hannibal-hundred-waters-show-me-love-remix-listen/|title=Skrillex Recruits Chance the Rapper, Moses Sumney, Robin Hannibal for Hundred Waters' 'Show Me Love' Remix|last=Brown|first=Harley|work=Spin|date=March 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On April 16, 2016, Chance and other musicians, including [[Alicia Keys]], [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Janelle Monáe]], and [[J. Cole]], met with [[Barack Obama|President Obama]] at the [[White House]] to discuss the [[My Brother's Keeper Challenge]] initiative.<ref name="pitchfork.com">{{Cite web|title = President Obama Meets With Nicki Minaj, Chance The Rapper, J. Cole, More to Discuss "My Brother's Keeper" Initiative|url = http://pitchfork.com/news/64849-president-obama-meets-with-nicki-minaj-chance-the-rapper-j-cole-more-to-discuss-my-brothers-keeper-initiative/|last=Pearce|first=Sheldon|website = Pitchfork|date=April 16, 2016|access-date = October 25, 2017}}</ref>
On May 12, 2016, Chance's third mixtape, ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]'' (promoted as ''Chance 3''), was released, streaming exclusively on [[Apple Music]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radio.krcb.org/post/chance-rappers-coloring-book-sports-shades-gospel#stream/0|title=Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' Reveals Shades Of Gospel|first=Kiana|last=Fitzgerald|publisher=KRCB|date=May 15, 2016|accessdate=October 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730140713/http://radio.krcb.org/post/chance-rappers-coloring-book-sports-shades-gospel#stream/0|archive-date=July 30, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the first week, the mixtape was streamed over 57.3 million times, which was equivalent to 38,000 units sold, debuting at number eight on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart. It became the first release to chart solely on streams.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7378361/chance-the-rapper-coloring-book-first-streaming-exclusive|title=Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book' is First Streaming-Exclusive Album to Chart on Billboard 200|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|work=Billboard|date=May 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> The mixtape was met with widespread acclaim from music critics, and on review aggregator site [[Metacritic]], received an average score of 89, based on 21 critics, which indicates "universal acclaim".
On July 13, at the [[2016 ESPY Awards]] show, along with [[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]], he performed a tribute song titled "I Was A Rock" for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-to-honor-muhammad-ali-at-tonights-espy-awards-news.22832.html? |title=Chance The Rapper To Honor Muhammad Ali At Tonight's ESPY Awards|last=Rooney |first=Kyle |work=HotNewHipHop |date=July 13, 2016 |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> On August 16, 2016, Chance wrote the single "We the People" paired in a [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] commercial titled "Unlimited Together", a film directed by Hiro Murai. A second commercial was released on October 4, by [[Nestlé]], to promote the [[Kit Kat]] bar, with Chance starring in costume remixing their jingle. On September 15, 2016, Chance began his [[Magnificent Coloring World Tour]] in [[San Diego]].
Bennett announced the Magnificent Coloring Tour with an event called Magnificent Coloring Day Festival at Chicago's [[Guaranteed Rate Field]], with a line up including [[Lil Wayne]], [[Young Thug]], [[Skrillex]], [[Tyler, the Creator]] and [[Lil Uzi Vert]], taking place on September 24, 2016, being the first-ever music festival at U.S. Cellular Field.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/07/25/chance-the-rapper-magnificent-coloring-day-festival-2016-lineup/ |title=Chance's Magnificent Coloring Tour |last=Lobenfield |first=Claire |date=July 25, 2016 |website=[[Factmag]] |access-date=July 25, 2016}}</ref> This one day festival event also featured a surprise appearance by [[Kanye West]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/09/25/kanye-chance-the-rapper-magnificent-coloring-day|title=Watch Kanye’s Surprise Set At Chance The Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring Day Festival|website=The FADER|language=en|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref> Bennett launched a campaign in conjunction with rapperradio.com to get his music on the radio on August 17, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-launches-campaign-to-get-his-music-on-the-radio-news.23527.html?|title=Chance the Rapper launches campaign to get music on the radio|last=Low|first=Carver|work=HotNewHipHop|date=August 17, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
[[File:Chance the Rapper --- Red Rocks --- 05.02.17 (33630241313) (cropped).jpg|right|thumb|190px|Chance the Rapper performing at [[Red Rocks]] in 2017]]
In September 2016, [[H&M]] solicited Bennett to headline their new campaign.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-is-the-face-of-handm-x-kenzos-new-campaign-news.24264.html? |title=H&M chooses Chance the Rapper to headline campaign |last=Rooney |first=Kyle |work=HotNewHipHop|date=September 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In November 2016, he continued on the Magnificent Coloring World Tour, but cancelled the rest of his shows on the European leg due to personal reasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-cancels-remaining-europe-concerts-news.25672.html? |title=Chance The Rapper Cancels Remaining Europe Concerts |last=Feig |first=Zakk |date=November 23, 2016 |work=HotNewHipHop |access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In November 2016, Bennett announced during an interview with DJ Semtex that he was working on his debut album.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/70028-chance-the-rapper-is-working-on-his-debut-album/|title=Chance the Rapper Is Working on His Debut Album|last=Lozano|first=Kevin|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|date=November 23, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett was offered a chance to sign with Kanye West's [[GOOD Music]] in December 2016, though he refused due to his popularity as an independent artist and the freedom of not being attached to a label.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-says-it-wasnt-easy-turning-down-kanye-wests-offer-news.26617.html|title=Chance The Rapper Says It Wasn't Easy Turning Down Kanye West's Offer|last=Feig|first=Zakk|work=HotNewHipHop|date=December 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In an August interview about his debut album, Bennett said he may sell the album, a departure from his previous projects' free distribution format.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/03/13/chance-the-rapper-may-sell-his-debut-album/|title=Chance the Rapper May Sell His Debut Albumwebsite=Rap-Up|date=March 13, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> After a report was leaked claiming that audio distribution platform [[SoundCloud]] was close to bankruptcy and had laid off most of its workers,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2017/07/13/soundcloud-report-50-days-money-left/|title=SoundCloud only has enough money to last 50 days, according to reports|date=July 13, 2017|last=Wilson|first=Scott|website=FACT Magazine|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett had a phone call with SoundCloud CEO Alex Ljung.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/chance-the-rapper-soundcloud-here-to-stay-amid-financial-struggles-2017-7|title=Chance the Rapper says SoundCloud is 'here to stay,' after a report says its cash will run out in 50 days|last=Lynch|first=John|work=Business Insider|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Following the phone call, Bennett went onto Twitter, posting that SoundCloud is "here to stay".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/chance-the-rapper-says-soundcloud-is-here-to-stay-in-cryptic-tweet-1202496118/|title=Chance the Rapper Says 'SoundCloud Is Here to Stay' in Cryptic Tweet|last=Aswad|first=Jem|date=July 14, 2017|work=Variety|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> It was later reported that Bennett was just reflecting on what Ljung had previously published in a press release following the leak.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/07/soundcloud-is-not-going-out-of-business-thanks-to.html|title=Updated: Chance the Rapper Just Saved SoundCloud|last=Sharples|first=Grant|work=Paste Magazine|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Soon after, Bennett released a SoundCloud exclusive track with [[Young Thug]] called "Big B's" to benefit the platform, a surprise move that was planned in response to the SoundCloud bankruptcy leak.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/2017/07/17/537708951/chance-the-rapper-and-young-thug-dedicate-big-bs-to-soundcloud|title=Chance The Rapper And Young Thug Dedicate 'Big B's' To SoundCloud|last=Carmichael|first=Rodney|work=NPR|date=July 17, 2017|access-date=December 9, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
In February 2017, Bennett performed at the 59th annual [[Grammy Awards]], receiving 7 nominations and winning 3 Grammys.<ref>[http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2017/02/13/chance_the_rapper_s_took_the_grammys_to_church_with_joyful_performance_video.html Chance the Rapper took the Grammys to church] slate.com 2017/02/13</ref> His performance featured [[Kirk Franklin]] and [[Tamela Mann]], along with a [[gospel choir]] and orchestra conducted by [[Tom Brooks (music producer)|Tom Brooks]].
On July 13, Bennett performed a [[Tiny Desk Concerts|NPR Tiny Desk Concert]] where he recited an original poem. The poem, entitled "The Other Side", was crafted on his ride from his hotel, in Washington D.C., to the NPR music offices and was written with black marker on typing paper. Chance also performed, "Juke Jam", a song off of his album [[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]], and a cover to [[Stevie Wonder]]'s song "[[They Won't Go When I Go]]" released in 1974.<ref>Robin Hilton {{Citation|last=NPR Music|title=Chance The Rapper: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert|date=2017-07-17|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kWbZvVU-e0|access-date=2019-04-23}}</ref>
In July 2017, Bennett was nominated for an [[Emmy Award]] for his song "Last Christmas" that was performed on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''. He shares the nomination with [[Kenan Thompson]], Eli Brueggemann, and Will Stephen in the category for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics|Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics]]. In August 2017, Bennett headlined day three of [[Lollapalooza]] at Grant Park in his hometown of Chicago.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Swartz|first1=Greg Kot, Kevin Williams, Jessi Roti and Tracy|title=Lollapalooza day three: Chance the Rapper mixes boldness, controversy and choppy momentum|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/lollapalooza/ct-lollapalooza-2017-day-three-20170804-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chance The Rapper's Homecoming, Banks' Final Festival Stop & More at Lollapalooza Day Three|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/music-festivals/7890092/lollapalooza-2017-day-three-chance-the-rapper-banks-the-xx|website=Billboard|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref> His performance drew record crowds with some estimates making it the largest attended performance in the event's history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Concert Review: Lollapalooza – Saturday, August 5, 2017 In Grant Park – Glass Animals, Royal Blood, Live, alt-J And Chance The Rapper|url=http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-at-night/2017/08/concert-review-lollapalooza-saturday-grant-park-glass-animals-royal-blood-live-alt-j-chance-the-rapper/|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref>
In November 2017, Bennett curated and headlined the [[Obama Foundation]] community event at the [[Wintrust Arena]] in Chicago.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Swartz|first1=Tracy|title=Chance the Rapper headlines concert closing out Obama center leadership summit|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chicagoinc/ct-ent-chance-the-rapper-obama-concert-20171101-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref> The event capstoned the inaugural Obama Summit event which featured special guests including former President [[Barack Obama]], First Lady [[Michelle Obama]], [[Andra Day]], [[Gloria Estefan]], [[Aziz Ansari]], [[Lena Waithe]], [[Lin-Manuel Miranda]], and more.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hope|first1=Leah|title=Barack Obama, Prince Harry kick off Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago|url=http://abc7chicago.com/politics/obama-foundation-summit-kicks-off-tuesday-in-chicago/2587944/|website=ABC7 Chicago|accessdate=November 4, 2017|date=October 31, 2017}}</ref>
In 2018, he featured on "Logout", a song from Saba's album ''[[Care for Me]]''<ref>{{cite web| last1=Blistein|first1=Jon|title=Chance the Rapper, Saba Rap About Digital Problems on New Song 'Logout'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chance-the-rapper-saba-join-on-new-song-logout-w518745|work=Rolling Stone|date=April 5, 2018}}</ref> and "Best Life" from [[Cardi B]]'s debut album ''[[Invasion of Privacy (album)|Invasion of Privacy]]'', and released 4 new songs in July.<ref>{{Citation|last=Chance The Rapper|title=I Might Need Security (Audio)|date=July 18, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZAc41N2QRU|access-date=August 7, 2018}}</ref>
Bennett performed at Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life on October 31, 2018, a tribute concert celebrating the recently passed rapper [[Mac Miller]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/mac-miller-tribute-concert-chance-the-rapper-ty-dolla-sign-john-mayer-1203017180/|title=Mac Miller Celebrated by Chance the Rapper, Ty Dolla $ign and John Mayer|last=Smith|first=RJ|date=2018-11-01|work=Variety|access-date=2018-11-02|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vulture.com/2018/11/mac-miller-a-celebration-of-life-was-a-just-sendoff.html|title='Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life' Was the Send-off He Deserved|last=Herwees|first=Tasbeeh|work=Vulture|access-date=2018-11-30|language=en}}</ref>
On November 29, 2018, Bennett released 2 new songs, "My Own Thing" and "The Man Who Has Everything",<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/1068372164578082817|title=Chance The Rapper on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=2018-11-30|language=en}}</ref> and announced on February 11, 2019, that his debut album would be released sometime in July of that same year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/1095148121011687424|title=Chance The Rapper Announces Album|work=Twitter|access-date=2019-02-12|language=en}}</ref> During [[Super Bowl LII]] Bennett appeared alongside [[The Backstreet Boys]] in a commercial for [[Doritos]] with the two artist performing a remix of "I Want it That Way" <ref>{{cite web |last1=Yoo |first1=Noah |title=Chance the Rapper Is In a Super Bowl Doritos Commercial With the Backstreet Boys |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/chance-the-rapper-is-in-a-super-bowl-doritos-commercial-with-the-backstreet-boys/ |website=Pitchfork |accessdate=23 June 2019}}</ref> In May of that year Bennett was featured in [[Ed Sheeran|Ed Sheeran's]] song "[[Cross Me]]" <ref>{{cite web |last1=Legaspi |first1=Althea |title=Hear Ed Sheeran, Chance the Rapper, PnB Rock's New Song 'Cross Me' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ed-sheeran-chance-the-rapper-pnb-rock-cross-me-song-listen-839425/ |website=Rolling Stone |accessdate=24 June 2019|date=2019-05-24 }}</ref> On July 26, 2019, Bennett released his debut studio album ''[[The Big Day (album)|The Big Day]]''.
In 2019, he wrote the song "True Kinda Love" for [[Steven Universe: The Movie]] alongside [[Rebecca Sugar]], [[James Fauntleroy]], [[Macie Stewart]], and Julian Sanchez, with vocals being performed by [[Estelle (musician)|Estelle]] and [[Zach Callison]].
In December 2019, Bennett cancelled his "The Big World Tour" for the second time in order to spend time with his newborn daughter.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/chance-the-rapper-cancels-the-big-tour-for-a-second-time-2587700 |title = Chance the Rapper cancels 'The Big Tour' for a second time | NME|date = 2019-12-16}}</ref>
In January 2020, it was announced that Bennett will be the host of the reboot of [[Punk'd]] that will air on the streaming service [[Quibi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chance-the-rapper-punkd-quibi-942938/|title=Chance the Rapper to Host 'Punk'd' Revival|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|last2=Kreps|first2=Daniel|date=2020-01-25|website=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-29}}</ref>
== Artistry ==
=== Musical style ===
Bennett has stated in interviews with ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' and ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' that [[Kanye West]], [[James Brown]], [[MC Hammer]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Lupe Fiasco]], [[Common (rapper)|Common]], [[Young Thug]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Esham]], [[Eminem]], [[Souls of Mischief]] and [[Freestyle Fellowship]] have influenced him.<ref name="xxl-freshmen-chance">{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-freshmen/2014/05/chance-rapper/ |title=Chance The Rapper – XXL |publisher=XXLmag.com |date=May 9, 2014 |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> When asked about the gospel influences in his music, he also has stated that [[Kirk Franklin]] is one of his favorite artists, and his favorite composer.<ref name="thefader20150506" />
Bennett's music has been described as versatile<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/news/a56117/chance-the-rapper-tiny-desk-video/|title=This Proves Chance the Rapper Is the Most Versatile Artist in Hip-Hop|last=Miller|first=Matt|work=Esquire|date=July 5, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and uplifting.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/the-pure-and-joyous-uplift-of-chance-the-rapper/2016/10/07/dcf79c2e-8c91-11e6-bff0-d53f592f176e_story.html|title=The pure and joyous uplift of Chance the Rapper|last=Kelly|first=Chris|date=October 7, 2016|work=The Washington Post|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}}</ref> His music generally contains jazz-inspired melodies and gospel influences.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/13/chance-the-rapper-chicago-music-coloring-book-hip-hop|title=How Chance the Rapper redefined the music business's boundaries|last=Kelly|first=Robert|date=May 13, 2016|work=The Guardian|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Bennett's lyrics usually have references to Christian theology,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21909-coloring-book/|title=Chance the Rapper: Coloring Book Album Review {{!}} Pitchfork|last=ex|first=kris|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|date=May 17, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> his struggles with his faith<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://australia.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-great-is-his-god-a-review-of-chance-the-rappers-coloring-book|title=How Great Is His God?: A Review of Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book'|last=Driscoll|first=Faf|website=The Gospel Coalition Australia|language=en|date=June 3, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> and his upbringing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mic.com/articles/143417/the-chance-the-rapper-coloring-book-lyrics-that-ll-awaken-the-90s-kid-in-you#.ayQQqoVDP|title=The Chance the Rapper 'Coloring Book' Lyrics That'll Awaken the '90s Kid in You|last=Swartz|first=Anna|work=Mic|date=May 13, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Chance incorporates choirs into his music to attempt to maximize the gospel undertones.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/7686260/chance-the-rapper-performs-gospel-infused-coloring-book-medley-at|title=Chance the Rapper Performs Gospel-Infused 'Coloring Book' Medley at Grammys|last=Havens|first=Lyndsey|work=Billboard|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> Sharde' Chapman at ''[[HuffPost]]'' has described Bennett's lyrics as "creative" and "colorful".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sharde-chapman/kaleidoscope-of-meaning-coloring-book_b_12441304.html|title=Kaleidoscope Of Meaning: Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' And Making Religious Meaning In The Intersection|last=Chapman|first=Sharde'|date=October 12, 2016|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>
Bennett often does traditional singing songs,<ref>{{Citation|last=BBC Radio 1|title=Chance The Rapper - All We Got in the Live Lounge|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U256owjhxDc|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref> and possesses a light-lyric [[tenor]] voice with an expansive vocal range that spans three octaves. Bennett's vocal range reaches its extreme low at the bass F''♯'' (F''♯''2), and rises to its peak high at the tenor high F (F5).<ref>{{Citation|last=SimsBGCTV|title=Chance The Rapper - Vocal Range (F#2)A2-B4-F5|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tf3hgyySqI|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref>
=== Fashion ===
Bennett's fashion style is a large part of his public image, and he has taken interest in the industry. Bennett has designed hats for the [[Chicago White Sox]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2016/04/07/170980006/chance-the-rapper-designs-white-sox-caps|title=Check out the new White Sox hats designed by Chance the Rapper|last=Cosman|first=Ben|website=Major League Baseball|language=en-US|date=April 7, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> ''The Hollywood Reporter'' has said that Bennett is "redefining fashion" with his style of generally wearing overalls and contesting traditional hip-hop fashion norms.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chance-rapper-stylist-talks-overalls-michael-jackson-inspiration-961196|title=How Chance the Rapper Is Redefining Hip-Hop Style, One Pair of Overalls at a Time|last=Reed|first=Sam|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=January 5, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett wore a suit that was meant to imitate [[Michael Jackson]] at the [[BET Awards 2017|2017 BET Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/a10223375/chance-michael-jackson-suit-bet-awards/|title=Chance the Rapper Paid Tribute to Michael Jackson on His Death Anniversary|last=Gonzales|first=Erica|date=June 26, 2017|work=Harper's BAZAAR|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett was seen wearing [[Thom Browne]] clothing at the [[59th Annual Grammy Awards|2017 Grammys]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vogue.com/article/chance-the-rapper-thom-browne-grammy-2017|title=Chance the Rapper Sweeps the Grammys in Thom Browne|last=Carlos|first=Marjon|work=Vogue|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=November 1, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett has been known to wear a signature hat with the number three on it. “I’ve rationalized it to myself that it stands for the third mixtape, the Holy Trinity, and the three-pronged family of myself, my daughter, and my girl.” Bennett said in an interview in regards to the meaning of the number three.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/10/18/chance-the-rapper-3-hat-meaning/|title=Why Does Chance the Rapper Always Wear a 3 Hat?|date=18 October 2017|website=Highsnobiety}}</ref>
== Activism and politics ==
Bennett's father, Ken Bennett, has been involved in [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] politics on the local and national level. Ken Bennett worked for Barack Obama as a presidential appointee<ref name=":2" /> and as an aide.<ref name=":5" /> Ken Bennett also worked on [[Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign|Obama's presidential campaign]] in 2008,<ref name=":2" /> and has worked as an aide to Mayor of Chicago [[Rahm Emanuel]] and as 2019 Chicago mayoral campaign co-chair for [[Toni Preckwinkle]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140103/downtown/former-obama-aide-become-rahms-neighborhood-liaison|title=Ex-Obama Aide, Chance the Rapper's Dad Named Rahm's Neighborhood Liaison|website=DNAinfo Chicago|access-date=August 23, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824053531/https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140103/downtown/former-obama-aide-become-rahms-neighborhood-liaison|archivedate=August 24, 2017}}</ref><ref name="ChanceToni">{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Marty |title=Chance the Rapper made a second mayoral endorsement, and this time it's Toni Preckwinkle |url=https://www.timeout.com/chicago/news/chance-the-rapper-made-a-second-mayoral-endorsement-and-this-time-its-toni-preckwinkle-032119 |website=Time Out Chicago |accessdate=26 March 2019 |language=en |date=21 March 2019}}</ref> Despite his family's ties to the Democratic Party, Bennett has called himself an independent voter, though he has a history of supporting Democrats.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=chancetherapper|number=738505483300929537|title=I'm voting for the democratic nominee.|date=June 2, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.avclub.com/chance-the-rapper-is-modeling-a-thank-you-obama-fashi-1798257392|title=Chance The Rapper is modeling a "Thank You Obama" fashion line|last=Chavez|first=Danette|work=News|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett volunteered with [[Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2012|Barack Obama's reelection campaign]] by phonebanking in [[Hyde Park, Chicago]]<ref name="Galil">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2012/11/21/chance-the-rapper-on-obama-lsd-and-being-pigeonholed-as-a-high-school-mc|title=Chance the Rapper on Obama, LSD, and being pigeonholed as a high school MC|last=Galil|first=Leor|work=Chicago Reader|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and has given speeches at the [[University of Chicago Institute of Politics]].<ref>{{Citation|last=UChi Pol|title=Chance the Rapper and the Art of Activism|date=June 1, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG64tfEjHwg|accessdate=April 26, 2018}}</ref>
In November 2014, Emanuel named Bennett as Chicago's Outstanding Youth of the Year for his activism.<ref>JON GRAEF, [http://chicagoist.com/2014/11/09/chance_the_rapper_recieves_chicago.php Chance The Rapper Receives 'Outstanding Youth Of The Year' Award From Mayor] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413062349/http://chicagoist.com/2014/11/09/chance_the_rapper_recieves_chicago.php |date=April 13, 2016 }}, November 9, 2014</ref><ref>[https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2014/11/chance-the-rapper-wins-chicagos-outstanding-youth.html Chance the Rapper Wins Chicago's "Outstanding Youth of the Year Award"] John Riti, November 10, 2014</ref> Bennett's work to support Chicago youth includes hosting Open Mike nights for Chicago-area high school students in collaboration with Chicago Public Library, which drew the attendance of fellow Chicago natives and celebrities like [[Hannibal Buress]] and [[Kanye West]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/07/17/malcolm-london-interview-chance-the-rapper-open-mikes|title=The Inspiring Story Behind Chance the Rapper And Malcolm London's Open Mike Nights|work=The FADER|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en}}</ref> In December 2015, Bennett joined with Detroit-based nonprofit group [[Empowerment Plan]] to start an initiative called Warmest Winter 2016. The initiative raised money to give 1,000 specially manufactured coats, which doubled as sleeping bags and shoulder bags, and were manufactured by homeless citizens of Detroit, to homeless citizens of Chicago.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/12/18/460296647/chicagos-chance-the-rapper-joins-with-nonprofit-to-give-coats-to-homeless|title=Chicago's Chance The Rapper Joins With Nonprofit To Give Coats To Homeless|work=NPR.org|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en}}</ref> In June 2016, he hosted the Teens in the Park event, a free youth festival on Chicago's [[Northerly Island]] that drew an attendance of 3,300.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chance-the-rapper-doing-it-for-the-kids-with-a-northerly-island-festival/|title=Chance the Rapper doing' it for the kids – with a Northerly Island festival|work=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427045622/https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chance-the-rapper-doing-it-for-the-kids-with-a-northerly-island-festival/|archive-date=April 27, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Bennett co-created a new nonprofit called [[SocialWorks]] in September 2016, an extension of his Open Mike program which aimed to create youth programs for residents of Chicago, among other goals. Open Mike nights and the Warmest Winter initiative later became part of SocialWorks.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.pursuitofdopeness.com/2016/09/chance-the-rapper-friends-start-new-nonprofit-socialworks/|title=Chance The Rapper & Friends Start New Nonprofit: SocialWorks|date=September 23, 2016|work=Pursuit Of Dopeness|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About SocialWorks: Chance the Rapper's Charity {{!}} SocialWorks |url=https://www.socialworkschi.org/about-us/ |website=Social Works}}</ref>
Bennett has actively fought to combat [[Gun violence in the United States|gun violence]] in his hometown of [[Crime in Chicago|Chicago]] and in 2014, along with his father, promoted the "#SaveChicago" campaign. The campaign sought to stop gun violence over Memorial Day Weekend. During 2014's Memorial Day weekend, Chicago went 42 straight hours without a shooting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/57377-chance-the-rapper-receives-chicagos-outstanding-youth-of-the-year-award-from-mayor-rahm-emanuel/|title=Chance The Rapper Receives Chicago's Outstanding Youth of the Year Award From Mayor Rahm Emanuel|website=Pitchfork|access-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> Bennett met with President Obama at the [[White House]] on April 16, 2016, to discuss [[My Brother's Keeper Challenge]], an initiative of the [[United States Federal Government]] to promote intervention by civic leaders in the lives of young [[Person of color|men of color]] to address their [[Racial inequality in the United States|unique challenges]] and to promote [[Racial inequality in the American criminal justice system|racial justice]], with other musicians, including [[Alicia Keys]], [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Janelle Monáe]], [[J. Cole]], and others.<ref name="pitchfork.com" /> Bennett started a [[Twitter]] campaign for May 23, 2016 using #May23 to stop gun violence for 42 hours.<ref>Chandler, D. L., [http://newsone.com/3011373/chicagos-chance-the-rapper-chicago-violence/ "Chicago’s Chance The Rapper Helps Stop Gun Violence In City For 42 Hours"], ''Newsone''.</ref>
On March 6, 2017, after a meeting with Governor [[Bruce Rauner]] that did not go well only days before,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chance-the-rapper-bruce-rauner-met-0304-20170303-story.html|title=Chance the Rapper, Rauner offer different takeaways from Friday meeting|first=Kim|last=Geiger|publisher=}}</ref> Bennett announced his intention to donate $1,000,000 to [[Chicago Public Schools]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chance-the-rapper-chicago-schools-plan-met-20170306-story.html|title=Chance the Rapper writes $1 million check to CPS as a 'call to action'|first=Juan Perez Jr., Monique|last=Garcia|publisher=}}</ref> in order to help offset the lack of government funding provided. Following this, a movement arose to try and inspire Bennett to run for mayor of Chicago.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chance-the-rapper-mayoral-push-met-20170405-story.html|title=Chance the Rapper for mayor?|last=Vivanco|first=Leonor|work=chicagotribune.com|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/article/4xeek9/fans-urge-chance-the-rapper-to-run-for-mayor-of-chicago|title=Fans Urge Chance the Rapper to Run for Mayor of Chicago|website=Noisey|language=en-us|access-date=August 12, 2017|date=2017-04-06}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> This was backed by fellow media personalities including musician [[Drake (musician)|Drake]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/drake-backs-chance-rapper-become-mayor-chicago-2036222|title=Drake backs Chance the Rapper to become Mayor of Chicago|date=April 6, 2017|work=NME|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
Bennett is an outspoken critic of President [[Donald Trump]], having criticized him numerous times and drawn comparisons to former President Barack Obama.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/08/04/chance-the-rapper-barack-obama-birthday-tweet-tribute-integrity/|title=Chance The Rapper Slams Trump In Barack Obama Birthday Tribute|last=Wilson|first=Samantha|date=August 4, 2017|website=Hollywood Life|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> During the 2016 Presidential election, Bennett said he was not scared of a Trump presidency.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7654284/chance-the-rapper-gq-interview-kanye-west-donald-trump|title=Chance The Rapper Covers 'GQ,' Talks Kanye West & Donald Trump Presidency|work=Billboard|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> When asked why by [[GQ]], Bennett said "You gotta just understand, like, shit has been fucked-up, right? Like, 'Make America Great Again', that's not a real thing because shit ain't really switched up for [white middle class]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gq.com/story/chance-the-rapper-profile-2017|title=The Gospel According to Chance the Rapper|last=Green|first=Mark Anthony |date=February 14, 2017|magazine=GQ|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett endorsed Democratic candidate [[Hillary Clinton]] on October 6, 2016, expressing concerns about the way she was treated in the media and also expressing that she could "fix Chicago"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/07/politics/chance-the-rapper-hillary-clinton-donald-trump/index.html|title=Chance the Rapper backs Clinton|last=Zaru|first=Deena|website=CNN|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> and led a "march" to numerous polling stations with thousands of [[Demographics of Chicago|Chicagoans]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fuse.tv/2016/11/chance-the-rapper-chicagoans-polls-election-day|title=Chance the Rapper Leads Thousands of Chicagoans to the Polls|work=Fuse|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> Following the victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, Bennett said "Trump was going to win, anybody in the world who's surprised by the election of Donald Trump has been ignorant of racism, and the tides and patterns of American history and world history."<ref>{{Citation|last=BBC Radio 1Xtra|title=Chance The Rapper – The DJ Semtex Interview|date=November 23, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQvEStCsSaA|accessdate=August 23, 2017}}</ref> In February 2017, Bennett posted publicly on Twitter that he was worried President Trump was going to change constitutional term limits.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.42276/title.chance-the-rapper-is-worried-about-donald-trump|title=Chance The Rapper Is Worried About Donald Trump|last=http://hiphopdx.com|first=HipHopDX -|work=HipHopDX|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett has compared Trump's fascination with Chicago to "going to war".<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chance-the-rapper-trump-sounds-like-hes-going-to-war-with-chicago-w467243|title=Chance the Rapper: Trump Sounds Like He's 'Going to War With Chicago'|work=Rolling Stone|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> In August 2017, Bennett claimed to have a "bigger voice than [[Donald Trump]]".<ref name="nme.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/chance-rapper-bigger-voice-donald-trump-2123463|title=Chance The Rapper: "I have a bigger voice than Donald Trump"|date=August 10, 2017|work=NME|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett also became an outspoken critic of Chicago Mayor Emanuel later in his term, though his father had worked for Emanuel and he himself had earlier accepted Emanuel's support.<ref name="CTactivism" />
Bennett has been an active Twitter user, with several of his tweets on social issues going [[viral phenomenon|viral]]. For example, Bennett garnered attention from [[TIME|''Time'' magazine]] when he tweeted criticism of an article titled "In Wake of Weinstein, Men Wonder If Hugging Women Still OK".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://time.com/5052335/chance-the-rapper-on-gross-men/|title=Chance the Rapper Wants 'Gross' Men to Stop Hugging Women|website=Time|language=en|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> Following [[Kanye West#Politics|Kanye West's Tweets announcing his support of Donald Trump]] in April 2018, Bennett tweeted in support of West's freedom to choose to be Republican, sparking controversy among his fanbase.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/chance-on-kanyes-trump-tweets-black-people-dont-have-to-be-democrats/|title=Chance on Kanye's Trump Tweets: "Black People Don't Have to Be Democrats" {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/25/politics/chance-the-rapper-kanye-west-donald-trump/index.html|title=Chance the Rapper: 'Black people don't have to be Democrats'|first=Deena |last=Zaru|work=CNN|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> Trump later tweeted thanking Bennett for his support of West, though Bennett disavowed Trump's praise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/chance-the-rapper-responds-to-president-trumps-praise/|title=Chance the Rapper Rejects President Trump's Praise {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=April 28, 2018}}</ref>
In July 2018, Bennett purchased the Chicago journalism website [[Gothamist|Chicagoist]] from [[WNYC]].<ref name="chicagoist">{{cite web |title=Chance The Rapper Bought Chicagoist And Announced It In Newly Released Song |url=http://gothamist.com/2018/07/19/chance_the_rapper_chicagoist.php |website=Gothamist |accessdate=July 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719043135/http://gothamist.com/2018/07/19/chance_the_rapper_chicagoist.php |archive-date=2018-07-19 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref> The website had been inactive since it was abruptly shut down by former owner [[Joe Ricketts]] in November 2017, and Bennett planned to relaunch the website later in 2018.<ref name="chicagoist"/> Chicagoist did not relaunch in 2018, and it is currently planning a 2019 reopening, according to its website.<ref>{{cite web |title=I'm Voting on February 26th |url=https://chicagoist.com/ |website=chicagoist.com |language=en |access-date=2019-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327150708/https://chicagoist.com/ |archive-date=2019-03-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In the [[2019 Chicago mayoral election]], Bennett was an active supporter of [[Amara Enyia]]. Bennett initially endorsed Enyia at a press conference in October 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chance-the-rapper-chicago-mayor-race_us_5bc78ed3e4b0a8f17ee8d2cb|title=Chance The Rapper Endorses Chicago Mayoral Candidate Amara Enyia|last=Richards|first=Kimberley|date=2018-10-17|work=Huffington Post|access-date=2018-10-19|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett campaigned with Enyia and made major donations to her mayoral bid. Fellow rapper and Chicago native Kanye West also donated to Enyia's campaign.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amara Enyia |url=https://www.facebook.com/amaraforchicago/photos/no-theres-not-a-concert-saturday-were-currently-exploring-dates-for-a-campaign-e/2439319229442898/ |website=www.facebook.com |accessdate=26 March 2019 |language=en |date=8 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ruthhart |first1=Bill |title=Chance the Rapper gives $400K to Chicago mayoral candidate Amara Enyia |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-chance-the-rapper-amara-enyia-chicago-mayor-20190115-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |accessdate=26 March 2019 |date=15 January 2019}}</ref> In the February 2019 election, Enyia finished fifth out of fourteen candidates, and did not advance to the mayoral runoff.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chicago 2019 Mayor and Alderman Election Results - Chicago Sun-Times |url=https://elections.suntimes.com/results/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329204017/https://elections.suntimes.com/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 March 2019 |accessdate=29 March 2019 |date=29 March 2019}}</ref> [[Lori Lightfoot]] and Preckwinkle, who had hired Chance's father as campaign co-chair, instead advanced to the runoff. In the runoff, Bennett endorsed Preckwinkle, criticizing Lightfoot as having worked against the interests of Chicago's black community.<ref name="ChanceToni" />
In 2020, Bennett will be honored by Unicef at their annual gala in Chicago with the UNICEF Chicago Humanitarian Award.<ref>{{cite web |title=The 12 Biggest Charity Galas to Attend in 2020 |url=https://better.net/philanthropy/get-involved/the-biggest-charity-galas-to-attend-all-year-round/ |website=Better |accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Bennett lives in his hometown, [[Chicago]]. Bennett once shared a house in [[North Hollywood, Los Angeles|North Hollywood]] with [[James Blake (musician)|James Blake]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gq.com/story/how-chance-the-rappers-life-became-perfect|title=How Chance the Rapper's Life Became Perfect|last=Baron|first=Zach|date=August 24, 2016|work=GQ|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Describing his time in North Hollywood, Bennett called it "ungodly".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2017-03-03-chance-the-rapper-chicago-to-la|title=Why Chance The Rapper Returned to Chicago After "Ungodly" Experience in LA|work=DJBooth|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> After graduating from high school, Bennett attended a community college for a week before dropping out.<ref>{{Citation|last=Power 106 Los Angeles|title=Chance The Rapper Talks Kanye Collab Project, The Beyonce VMA Moment, + Struggles To Success|date=September 21, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnda_oShRLc|accessdate=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Bennett has taken numerous recreational drugs during his lifetime, including [[Lysergic acid diethylamide|LSD]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-explains-how-taking-acid-affected-acid-rap-news.5620.html|title=Chance The Rapper Explains How Taking Acid Affected "Acid Rap"|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> and [[Alprazolam|Xanax]], but has since stepped away from them.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/how-xanax-nearly-ruined-chance-the-rappers-music-career|title=How Xanax Nearly Ruined Chance The Rapper's Music Career|website=Genius|language=en|access-date=July 14, 2018}}</ref>
=== Family ===
His younger brother, [[Taylor Bennett (rapper)|Taylor Bennett]], is also a rapper.<ref>Bleakmax {{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-chance-the-rapper-join-brother-taylor-bennett-on-broad-shoulders-20151119|title=Hear Chance The Rapper Join Brother Taylor Bennett on 'Broad Shoulders|work=Rolling Stone|date=2015-11-19}} Rollingstone.com. Retrieved January 20, 2016.</ref> Both brothers began rapping at the same time and have a similar style.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.michigandaily.com/section/arts/chance-rappers-brother-taylor-bennett-sounds-awful-lot-him|title=Chance the Rapper's brother, Taylor Bennett, sounds an awful lot like him|work=The Michigan Daily|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Both the rappers also draw inspiration from Chicago native Kanye West.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://chicagoist.com/2014/03/03/taylor_bennett_chance_the_rapper.php|title=Taylor Bennett Is Headed For Big Things, Just As Soon As He Graduates High School|work=Chicagoist|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301053624/http://chicagoist.com/2014/03/03/taylor_bennett_chance_the_rapper.php|archivedate=March 1, 2017}}</ref>
In July 2015, Bennett announced that he was expecting his first child with his girlfriend Kirsten Corley, whom he began to date in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://genius.com/Oyster-magazine-chance-the-rapper-oyster-magazine-interview-annotated |title=Chance The Rapper Oyster Magazine Interview |work=Oyster Magazine |publisher=Genius Media Group | location = Brooklyn, New York |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6641837/chance-the-rapper-expecting-baby-girlfriend?mobile_redirection=false | work = [[Billboard.com]] | first = Colin | last = Stutz | date = July 23, 2015 | title = Chance The Rapper Announces He's Expecting a Baby | publisher = Prometheus Global Media | accessdate = October 27, 2015 }}</ref> In September 2015, Corley gave birth to their daughter, Kensli.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/09/chance-the-rapper-baby-daughter|title=Chance The Rapper Welcomes His First Child, a Daughter|website=Fuse|access-date=April 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chance The Rapper Talks Fatherhood, Black Lives Matter & a Secret Project with Stephen Colbert|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peCXQAyvp2I|website=Youtube}}</ref> Kensli was kept out of social media until December 31, 2016, when Bennett posted a picture of her on [[Instagram]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://people.com/babies/chance-the-rapper-daughter-obamas/|last1=Adams |first1=Char |date=January 1, 2017 |title= 'Say Cheese!' Chance the Rapper Posts Sweet Photo of Daughter Meeting the Obamas |website=People}}</ref> In May 2016, after they had stopped living together, Corley wanted the courts to declare Bennett as the father of their daughter, requiring him to pay [[Child support in the United States|child support]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stephens|first1=Brittney|title=It's Complicated: Get the Details on Chance the Rapper's Relationship Status|url=http://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Chance-Rapper-Girlfriend-Daughter-43164884|website=POPSUGAR Celebrity}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Walsh|first1=S.M.|title=Kristen Corley, Chance the Rapper's Girlfriend: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know|url=http://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/02/kristen-corley-chance-the-rapper-girlfriend-baby-mama-child-daughter/|website=Heavy.com|date=February 13, 2017}}</ref>
In February 2017, Bennett's child support case reopened in an attempt to work out child support terms and a parenting schedule as Bennett and Corley moved to separate residences.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/71522-chance-the-rapper-child-support-dispute-back-in-court/|title=Chance the Rapper Child Support Dispute Back in Court {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> The ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' published an article about a dispute between the two in March 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-chance-the-rapper-in-child-support-dispute/|title=Mitchell: Child-support spat could hurt Chance the Rapper's image|work=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824054312/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-chance-the-rapper-in-child-support-dispute/|archive-date=August 24, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bennett replied to the article saying "Y'all better do y'all jobs and stop worrying about how good my family is. Just a friendly reminder. Don't let anybody get between you and your family."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/chance-the-rapper-child-support-claims-2011220|title=Chance The Rapper responds to child support claims|date=March 10, 2017|work=NME|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> On March 21, 2017, the dispute was [[settled out of court]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/agreement-reached-in-chance-the-rapper-child-support-case/|title=Agreement reached in Chance the Rapper child support case|work=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=November 25, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201045009/https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/agreement-reached-in-chance-the-rapper-child-support-case/|archive-date=December 1, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.spin.com/2017/03/chance-the-rapper-child-support/|title=Chance the Rapper's Child Support Case Has Been Resolved|date=March 21, 2017|work=Spin|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Corley and Bennett reconciled, and on July 4, 2018, they became engaged after 5 years together.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Perez|first1=Lexy|title=Chance the Rapper Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend Kirsten Corley|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chance-rapper-engaged-longtime-girlfriend-kirsten-corley-1125034|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 4, 2018|access-date=July 4, 2018}}</ref> The two married on March 9, 2019 at the Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach, California with guests including [[Kim Kardashian]] and [[Kanye West]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.etonline.com/chance-the-rapper-marries-kirsten-corley-121078 |title=Chance the Rapper Marries Kirsten Corley |website= [[Entertainment Tonight]] |first=Antoinette |last=Bueno |date= March 10, 2019 |accessdate=March 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/music/chance-the-rapper-marries-kirsten-corley/|title=Chance the Rapper Marries Longtime Girlfriend Kirsten Corley — See the Photos!|website=PEOPLE.com}}</ref>
Bennett spends much of his free time with his daughter, and frequently takes her on outings. These have included a [[Chicago Bulls]] basketball game,<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=http://people.com/babies/chance-the-rapper-daughter-cheer-on-chicago-bulls/|title=Chance the Rapper Takes Daughter Kensli to a Basketball Game — See the Cute Video!|date=April 13, 2017|work=PEOPLE.com|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> meeting the [[Family of Barack Obama|Obamas]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://people.com/babies/chance-the-rapper-daughter-obamas/|title='Say Cheese!' Chance the Rapper Posts Sweet Photo of Daughter Meeting the Obamas|date=January 1, 2017|work=PEOPLE.com|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BOs3-bnBM9n/|title=Instagram post by Chance The Rapper • Jan 1, 2017 at 12:11am UTC|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> and working out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BSyfgJTDT8K/|title=Instagram post by Chance The Rapper • Apr 12, 2017 at 2:38pm UTC|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":6" />
In September 2019, Chance's wife Kirsten announced they had their second daughter named Marli.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B2E9j2ip3WK/|title=Kirsten Bennett on Instagram: "Our sweet baby girl, Marli, is here."|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=2019-09-06}}</ref>
=== Christianity ===
Bennett is a [[Christians|Christian]] and refers to [[Jesus Christ]] in many of his songs.<ref>Dark, David, [http://www.mtv.com/news/2882185/i-speak-to-god-in-public-chance-the-rappers-faith/ "I Speak To God In Public: Chance The Rapper's Faith"za], MTV, May 18, 2016.</ref> Bennett was raised as a Christian by his grandmother but later fell out of the faith.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christiantoday.com/article/chance.the.rapper.says.his.grandmas.turn.to.dust.prayer.helped.him.find.his.way.back.to.god/104132.htm|title=Chance The Rapper Says His Grandma's 'Turn to Dust' Prayer Helped Him Find His Way Back to God {{!}} Christian News on Christian Today|website=www.christiantoday.com|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> He rediscovered his faith when his daughter was born with [[atrial flutter]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2016/8/26/chance-the-rapper-says-daughters-health-scare-brought-my-fai.html|title=Chance the Rapper Says Daughter's Health Scare "Brought My Faith Back" – Music News|website=ABC News Radio|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Speaking about the situation, Bennett said "[I just] pray a whole lot, you know, and need a lot of angels and just see shit in a very, like, direct way. And…you know, God bless everything, it worked out well."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blog.godreports.com/2017/01/chance-the-rappers-grandmother-helped-him-find-his-way-back-to-god/|title=Chance the Rapper's grandmother helped him find his way back to God {{!}} God Reports|website=blog.godreports.com|language=en-US|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett wrote on Twitter following the situation on January 31, 2016, "Today's the last day my old life, last day smoking cigs. Headed to church for help. All things are possible thru Christ who strengthens me."<ref>{{Cite tweet|Cite tweet|user=chancetherapper|number=693833227987980290|title=Today's the last day my old life, last day smoking cigs. Headed to church for help. All things are possible thru Christ who strengthens me.|date=January 31, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>
Bennett has labelled himself as a Christian rapper following the release of his mixtape ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7800145/chance-the-rapper-interview-teen-vogue-kanye-west|title=Chance the Rapper Says Working With Kanye West is 'Life-Affirming'|work=Billboard|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett believes that God is to thank for his blessings and his success.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/05/30/kendrick-lamar-chance-the-rapper-right-about-god-christian-schneider-column/102160680/|title=Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper are right about God|work=USA TODAY|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> He has attended multiple dates for Kanye West's [[Sunday Service (group)|Sunday Service]], most notably performing his verse on "Ultralight Beam" at [[Sunday Service Coachella performance|Coachella 2019]] and in his hometown at Chicago's [[Huntington Bank Pavilion]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/2019/09/kanye-west-brings-out-chance-the-rapper-at-chicago-sunday-service-watch/ |title=Kanye West and Chance the Rapper Perform "Ultralight Beam" at Chicago "Sunday Service": Watch |last=Arcand |first=Rob |date=2019-09-08 |website=Spin |access-date=2019-09-16}}</ref>
==Discography==
{{main|Chance the Rapper discography}}
* ''[[10 Day]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Acid Rap]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]'' (2016)
* ''[[The Big Day (album)|The Big Day]]'' (2019)
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Film
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Slice (film)|Slice]]''
| Dax Lycander
| ''Credited as Chance Bennett'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/movies/2017/10/31/chance-the-rapper-slice-trailer/|title=Chance the Rapper's upcoming murder mystery Slice debuts new trailer|website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=Josh|last=Glickman|date=October 31, 2017|accessdate=August 6, 2018}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''[[The Lion King (2019 film)|The Lion King]]''
| Bush Baby (voice)
|<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/07/chance-the-rapper-lion-king-nostalgia-consultant-voiced-characters-1202158712/ |title = Chance the Rapper Turned His 'Nostalgia Consultant' Role on 'The Lion King' into a Voice Acting Gig|date = 2019-07-17}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''[[Between Two Ferns: The Movie]]''
| Himself
|<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Brandon Friederich |title=Zach Galifianakis Takes on Matthew McConaughey, Will Ferrell, Chrissy Teigen in ''Between Two Ferns: The Movie'' Trailer |magazine=[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]] |date=September 4, 2019 |url=https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/between-two-ferns-the-movie-trailer-2019-9 |access-date=September 17, 2019}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''[[Trolls World Tour]]''
|(voice)
|''In production''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Galuppo |first1=Mia |title=Chance the Rapper Joins the Cast of 'Trolls 2' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chance-rapper-joins-cast-trolls-2-1110763 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |accessdate=June 13, 2018}}</ref>
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Television
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Show
! Role
! Notes
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2013
|''[[The Eric Andre Show]]''
| rowspan="2"| Himself
|
|-
|''[[The Arsenio Hall Show]]''
|
|-
| 2014
|''[[Black Dynamite (TV series)|Black Dynamite]]''
| [[Bob Marley]]
| [[Voice acting|Voice role]]
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2015
|''[[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]''
| rowspan="7"| Himself
|
|-
|''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
|[[Musical guest]]
|-
| rowspan="2"|2016
|''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]''
|
|-
|''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2017
|''[[Wild 'N Out]]''
|
|-
|''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
|[[Guest host]]
|-
| 2019
|''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
|[[Guest host]] and [[musical guest]]
|-
|2019
|’’[[Late Late Show W/ J Corden]]’’
| rowspan=“2”|Himself
|[[Guest Host/Musical Guest]]
|-
|2019
|Rhythm and Flow
|Himself
|Judge
|-
|2020
|Punk'd
|Himself
|Host
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Short films
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center
!
!Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
|2013
|''[[Clapping for the Wrong Reasons]]''
| Marcus
|
|-
|2015
|''Mr. Happy''
|Victor
|
|-
|2019
|''[[Steven Universe: The Movie]]''
|Songwriter, Co-executive producer<ref>https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/1139261200519184384</ref>
|TV movie<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2019/06/steven-universe-the-movie-chance-the-rapper-patti-lupone-cartoon-network-1202631825/ |title = 'Steven Universe the Movie' Adds Chance the Rapper, Patti LuPone and More to Musical|date = 2019-06-13}}</ref>
|}
== Concert tours ==
* [[Magnificent Coloring World Tour]] (2016)
* [[Be Encouraged Tour]] (2017)
* [[The Big Tour (Chance the Rapper)]] (2019)
== Awards and nominations ==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Chance the Rapper}}
== See also ==
* [[Chance the Snapper]]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
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* {{Discogs artist|Chance The Rapper|Chance the Rapper}}
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-{{Infobox person
-| name = Chance the Rapper
-| image = Chance the Rapper 2018 February.png
-| caption = Chance the Rapper in February 2018
-| birth_name = Chancelor Jonathan Bennett
-| alias = Chano<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/chance-the-rapper-early-mixtapes-good-enough-back-to-school-pack|title=Listen to Two Recently Unearthed Mixtapes of Early Chance the Rapper Material|author=Kyle Kramer|date=December 10, 2013|work=Complex|accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref>
-| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1993|4|16}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.biography.com/people/chance-the-rapper-5152017|title=Chance the Rapper|website=Biography}}</ref>
-| birth_place = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], U.S.
-| death_date =
-| death_place =
-| residence = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chance the Rapper buying $4 million condo in Streeterville |url=https://chicago.curbed.com/2018/4/20/17261854/chance-the-rapper-streeterville-condo-helmut-jahn |website=Curbed Chicago |accessdate=July 20, 2018}}</ref>
-| occupation = {{flatlist|
-* Rapper
-* singer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chance-galvanize-how-will-hip-hop-community-sound-under-trump-n684156|title=A chance to galvanize: How will hip-hop sound off under Trump?|website=NBC News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theneedledrop.com/articles/2013/05/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap-2|title=Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap|website=The Needle Drop}}</ref>
-* songwriter
-* actor
-* activist
-}}
-| years_active = 2011–present
-| spouse = {{marriage|Kirsten Corley|March 9, 2019}}
-| children = 2
-| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Chance the Rapper|Full list]]
-| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
-| background = solo_singer
-| genre = {{flatlist|
-* [[Hip hop]]
-* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
-}}
-| instrument = {{flatlist|
-* Vocals
-* piano
-}}
-| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
-* The Social Experiment<!--Current collective with Peter, Nico, and Nate, created Surf-->
-* [[Savemoney]]<!--Earlier rap collective from 10DAY era-->
-* [[Donald Glover|Childish Gambino]]
-* [[Francis and the Lights]]<!--Frequent collaborator (Appears on May I Have This Dance, Dear Thodosia, Wonderful Everyday: Arthur, Summer Friends, The Big Day, etc.)-->
-* [[Jeremih]]<!--Co-created Merry Christmas Lil Mama mixtape-->
-*[[Justin Bieber]]
-* [[Kanye West]]<!--Upcoming collab studio album, "Good Ass Job", also cross-work on TLOP and CB-->
-* [[Lil B]]<!--Co-created Free Based Freestyles mixtape-->
-* [[Noname (rapper)|Noname]]<!--Frequent collaborator (Appears on Lost, Warm Enough, Drown, Israel, Last Dance, etc.)-->
-* [[Nico Segal]]<!--Member of Social Experiment and Savemoney, frequent performing on Chance's projects-->
-* [[Saba (rapper)|Saba]]
-* [[Taylor Bennett (rapper)|Taylor Bennett]]<!--Little brother-->
-* [[Vic Mensa]]
-}}
-| website = {{URL|chanceraps.com/}}
-}}
-}}
-'''Chancelor Jonathan Bennett''' (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as '''Chance the Rapper''', is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and activist.
-
-Born in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], Chance the Rapper released his debut [[mixtape]] ''[[10 Day]]'' in 2012. He began to gain mainstream recognition in 2013 after releasing his second mixtape, ''[[Acid Rap]]'', which gained critical praise.<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/28/entertainment/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap-10day-trnd/index.html</ref> He then released his third mixtape, ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]'', in 2016, which garnered further critical acclaim and attention. It earned him three [[Grammy Award]]s, including the award for [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Album|Best Rap Album]]; upon winning, it became the first [[Streaming media|streaming]]-only album to win a Grammy Award, and peaked at number eight on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>https://pitchfork.com/news/71555-grammys-2017-chance-the-rapper-wins-best-rap-album/</ref> His debut studio album ''[[The Big Day (album)|The Big Day]]'' was released on July 26, 2019.<ref>https://www.npr.org/2019/07/26/742508980/the-big-day-is-finally-here-stream-chance-the-rapper-s-debut-album</ref><ref>https://ew.com/music/2019/07/26/chance-the-rapper-releases-debut-album-the-big-day/</ref>
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-Alongside his solo career, Chance the Rapper is a member of the Chicago collective [[SaveMoney]], and is the vocalist for the band the Social Experiment; they released the album ''[[Surf (Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment album)|Surf]]'' in May 2015, led by trumpeter [[Nico Segal]].<ref>https://www.thefader.com/2016/05/13/chance-the-rapper-social-experiment-coloring-book</ref> He is also involved in social activism in the Chicago community where he resides.<ref name="CTactivism">{{cite news|last1=Fragassi |first1=Selena |title=Chance the Rapper talks music, Chicago and activism during MCA chat |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/chance-the-rapper-talks-music-chicago-and-activism-during-mca-chat/ |newspaper=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|date=March 5, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
-
-== Early life ==
-Chancelor Jonathan Bennett was born in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].<ref>https://www.biography.com/musician/chance-the-rapper</ref> His father, Ken Williams-Bennett, was an aide to the late Chicago mayor [[Harold Washington]] and then-Senator [[Barack Obama]].<ref>https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/news/a50115/chance-the-rapper-obama-connection/</ref> His mother, Lisa Bennett,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Chance-Rapper-His-Mom-2017-BET-Awards-43677638|title=Chance the Rapper Brought a Special Date to the BET Awards — His Mum, Lisa|last=Sisavat|first=Monica|work=POPSUGAR Celebrity UK|date=June 26, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> worked for the [[Illinois Attorney General]].<ref>https://celebily.com/chance-the-rappers-parents-brother-and-daughter/</ref> Bennett grew up in the [[Middle class in the United States|middle-class]] neighborhood of West [[Chatham, Chicago|Chatham]] on [[South Side, Chicago|Chicago's South Side]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture/December-2015/Why-Chance-the-Rapper-Doesnt-Talk-About-Rahm-Emanuel-Publicly/|title=Why Chance The Rapper Doesn't Talk About Rahm Emanuel Publicly|last=Obaro|first=Tomi|work=Chicago Magazine|date=December 4, 2015|access-date=December 16, 2015}}</ref> When Bennett was sixteen, his father began to work in the [[United States Department of Labor|Department of Labor]] during President Barack Obama's first term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.power106.com/blogs/thecruzshowblog/chance-rapper-talks-about-being-drunk-white-house-meeting-obama-first-time|title=Chance the Rapper Talks About Being Drunk at the White House & Meeting Obama for the First Time {{!}} Power 106 {{!}} #1 For Hip Hop|author=#TheCruzShow|work=Power 106 {{!}} #1 For Hip Hop|date=September 15, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/who-is-chance-the-rapper/growing-up-in-chicago|title=Who Is Chance the Rapper? Growing Up in Chicago|last=Drake|first=David|website=Complex|language=en|date=March 23, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett personally met President Obama in his youth and discussed his aspirations to be a rapper, to which Obama responded with "word".<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2016-10-19-chance-the-rapper-his-father-things-come-full-circle|title=For Chance The Rapper & His Father, Things Come Full Circle|last=James|first=Andy|work=DJBooth|date=October 19, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett was originally going to move to [[Washington, D.C.]] following Obama's win in the [[2008 United States presidential election|2008 presidential election]], though those plans eventually fell through.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://chicagoist.com/2013/12/11/youmedia.php|title=Before '10 Day': Exploring Chance The Rapper's Early Career|last=Karpowicz|first=Katie|work=Chicagoist|date=December 11, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207183118/http://chicagoist.com/2013/12/11/youmedia.php|archivedate=December 7, 2016}}</ref> Bennett attended [[Jones College Prep High School]] where he was a member of the [[Jewish Student Union]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170214/loop/chance-the-rapper-grammy-win-chancelor-bennett-jones-college-prep-high-school|title=When Chance The Rapper Was Just Chance The Teenager (PHOTOS)|last=Matthews|first=David|website=DNAinfo Chicago|date=February 14, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824051109/https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170214/loop/chance-the-rapper-grammy-win-chancelor-bennett-jones-college-prep-high-school|archivedate=August 24, 2017}}</ref>
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-Bennett's interest in music began with [[Michael Jackson]], who he exclusively listened to on cassettes until the fifth grade.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/who-is-chance-the-rapper/getting-into-music|title=Who Is Chance the Rapper? Getting Into Music|last=Drake|first=David|website=Complex|language=en|date=March 23, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Growing up, Bennett's parents were constantly playing music, including [[Billie Holiday]], [[Sam Cooke]] and other artists in the [[jazz]] and [[Gospel music|gospel]] genres.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/02/13/chance-the-rappers-dad-almost-surreal-seeing-him-achieve-his-dream/|title=Chance The Rapper's Dad: "Almost Surreal" Seeing Him Achieve His Dream|date=February 13, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett began listening to hip-hop after hearing "[[Through the Wire]]" by [[Kanye West]] on the radio while walking through [[Hyde Park, Chicago]]. After finding out the song was on West's debut album ''[[The College Dropout]]'', Bennett purchased the album, making it the first hip-hop album that Bennett listened to.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/#_|title=Chance the Rapper Drops Acid|last=Taylor|first=John|work=Interview Magazine|date=April 30, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett considers West a huge influence on him and has said that he was inspired to begin rapping by West.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/a-history-of-kanye-west-and-chance-the-rapper-s-musical-relationship|title=A History Of Kanye West And Chance The Rapper's Musical Relationship|last=Fleischer|first=Adam|website=Genius|language=en|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=92394571794874368|title=Thanks kanye. U put me on rappin.|date=July 16, 2011|user=chancetherapper|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> Bennett and West met each other in August 2014 at [[Bonnaroo Music Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/saauF6HDsQ/|title=Instagram post by Chance The Rapper|date=September 1, 2014|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>
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-Bennett began rapping in the sixth grade when his cousin let him start using his studio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/who-is-chance-the-rapper/learning-to-rap|title=Who Is Chance the Rapper? Learning to Rap|last=Drake|first=David|website=Complex|language=en|date=March 23, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> In his freshman year at Jones College Prep High School, Bennett formed the hip-hop duo Instrumentality alongside a friend.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://fatbuddhastore.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/music-monday-chance-rapper.html |title=Fat Buddha Store: Music Monday – Chance The Rapper! |last=McCutcheon|first=Craig|publisher=Fatbuddhastore.blogspot.co.uk |date=May 13, 2013|accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> Many of Chance's earliest performances took place at the YOUmedia Lyricist Loft at [[Harold Washington Library]] in Chicago.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/12/early-mixtapes-from-chance-the-rapper-surface-online/|title=Early mixtapes from Chance The Rapper surface online|last=Madden|first=Michael|website=Consequence of Sound|date=December 10, 2013|access-date=December 16, 2015}}</ref> After placing second in a local songwriting contest, Bennett met then-Chicago Mayor, [[Richard M. Daley]] who enjoyed his music.<ref name=":2" /> Bennett spent most of his [[Junior (education)|junior]] year and a small amount of his [[senior (education)|senior]] year writing a draft for his debut project, ''[[10 Day]]'',<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/chance-the-rapper-wrote-his-breakout-album-during-high-school-suspension-2016-6|title=Chance the Rapper wrote his breakout album during a 10-day suspension from high school|last=Shamsian|first=David|work=Business Insider|date=June 22, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> which was later released after Bennett was suspended for ten days after being caught smoking [[cannabis]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/chance-the-rapper-remembers-the-high-school-weed-arrest-that-inspired-his-first-mixtape|title=Chance The Rapper Remembers The High School Weed Arrest That Inspired His First Mixtape|author=@bfred|website=Genius|language=en|date=December 26, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>
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-== Music career ==
-=== 2011–2012: Career beginnings and ''10 Day'' ===
-{{main|10 Day}}
-At [[Jones College Prep High School]], some of his teachers ridiculed his aspirations to become a musician.<ref name="sxsw-2013">{{cite web |title=Chance The Rapper| work=SX Schedule |url=http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_MS20965 |publisher=[[SXSW]] |location=Austin, Texas |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> In early 2011 during his senior year, following a 10-day suspension for marijuana possession on campus,<ref>{{cite interview | subject = Chance The Rapper | interviewer = [[Stephen Colbert]] | title = [[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]] | publisher = [[CBS]] | date = October 26, 2015 }}</ref> Bennett recorded his first full-length project, a [[mixtape]] entitled ''[[10 Day (mixtape)|10 Day]]'' (also known as ''#10Day'').<ref name="sxsw-2013" /><ref name="xxl-talks">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/09/chance-the-rapper-talks-childish-gambino-cosign-signing-to-caa-and-new-mixtape/|title=Chance The Rapper Talks Childish Gambino Cosign, Signing to CAA and New Mixtape|work=XXLMag.com|accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.wsj.com/articles/chance-the-rappers-independent-course-1444235576 | first = Neil | last = Shah | title = Chance The Rapper's Independent Course | date = October 7, 2015 | work = [[Wall Street Journal]] | edition = online | location = New York City | accessdate = October 27, 2015 }}</ref> In December 2011, he released a song titled "Windows", and publicly announced his ''10 Day'' project.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2011/12/chance-the-rapper-windows.html/ |title=Chance The Rapper – Windows – Fake Shore Drive |last=Barber|first=Andrew|work=Fake Shore Drive |date=December 7, 2011|accessdate=October 28, 2014 }}</ref> In February 2012, Bennett was highlighted as one of ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' magazine's "10 New Chicago Rappers to Watch Out For".<ref>{{cite web|title=Complex 10 New Chicago Rappers to Watch Out For|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/02/10-new-chicago-rappers-to-watch-out-for/|last=Barber|first=Andrew|publisher=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=February 23, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2017}}</ref> Bennett says he spent "about eight months recording, writing, and making connections off of the hunger to put out something".<ref name="xxl-talks" /> Bennett released the mixtape on April 3, 2012, and it has since been downloaded over 500,000 times via mixtape-sharing site [[DatPiff]].<ref name="xxl-talks" /><ref>{{cite web|title=10 Day Mixtape|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Chance-The-Rapper-10-Day-mixtape.337986.html|publisher=Datpiff.com|accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> The mixtape was well-received locally and helped Bennett make connections with producers such as [[Chuck Inglish]], Kenny Jame$ and Blended Babies.<ref name="xxl-talks" /> The mixtape also grabbed the attention of ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine, which featured it in the publication's Cheap Tunes column.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/leorgalil/2012/04/11/cheap-tunes-chance-the-rappers-10day/ |title=Cheap Tunes: Chance The Rapper's '10Day' |author=Leor Galil |date=April 11, 2012 |work=Forbes |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref>
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-=== 2012–2015: ''Acid Rap'' and The Social Experiment ===
-{{Main|Acid Rap|Surf (Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment album)}}
-In July 2012, Bennett appeared on American rapper [[Childish Gambino]]'s sixth mixtape, ''[[Royalty (Childish Gambino album)|Royalty]]'', on the track "They Don't Like Me". Gambino would go on to ask Bennett to join on his first concert tour of North America as his [[opening act]].<ref name="xxl-talks"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ishootshows.com/2012/06/10/photos-chance-the-rapper-the-pageant-camp-tour/|title=Photos: Chance The Rapper @ The Pageant, CAMP Tour|last=Owyoung|first=Todd|work=ishootshows.com|date=June 10, 2012|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/indies/1560132/how-20-year-old-chance-the-rapper-has-nearly-every-major-label|title=How 20-Year Old Chance The Rapper Has Nearly Every Major Label Chasing Him|last=Ugwu|first=Reggie|date=May 1, 2013|work=Billboard|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
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-[[File:Chance The Rapper 2013.jpg|left|thumb|170px|Chance the Rapper performing live in November 2013]]
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-On April 30, 2013, Bennett released his second mixtape, ''[[Acid Rap]]'',<ref>{{cite web|first=Evan|last=Rytlewski|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap,97671/|title=Chance The Rapper: Acid Rap|publisher=[[The A.V. Club]]|date=May 14, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> on [[DatPiff]]. The record has been downloaded over 1.5 million times.<ref>{{cite web|title=Acid Rap|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Chance-The-Rapper-Acid-Rap-mixtape.483826.html|publisher=Datpiff.com|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett enlisted [[guest appearance]]s from [[Twista]], [[Vic Mensa]], [[Saba (rapper)|Saba]], [[BJ the Chicago Kid]], [[Action Bronson]], Childish Gambino and [[Ab-Soul]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Erin|last=Brady|url=http://www.cmj.com/reviews/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/|title=Review: Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap|publisher=[[CMJ]]|date=May 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004014558/http://www.cmj.com/reviews/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/|archive-date=October 4, 2015|accessdate=October 25, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Acid Rap'' was well-received by critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18105-chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/|title=Chance The Rapper: Acid Rap Album Review|last=Weiss|first=Jeff|work=Pitchfork|date=May 7, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> At [[Metacritic]], the mixtape received an average score of 86, based on 21 critics, which indicates "universal acclaim".<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/acid-rap/chance-the-rapper/critic-reviews|title=Critic Reviews for Acid Rap|work=[[Metacritic]] |date=April 30, 2013}}</ref> It was nominated for Best Mixtape at the [[2013 BET Hip Hop Awards]].<ref name="2013bet">{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/08/bet-award-2013-nominees|title=Here Are The BET Award Nominees|first=Alex |last=Russell |date=August 23, 2013 |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref> On May 6, 2013, the song "Paranoia" (produced by [[Nosaj Thing]]), after initially being featured as a [[hidden track]] on ''Acid Rap'', was released as a contribution to Yours Truly and Adidas originals' "Songs from Scratch" series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2013/05/video-chance-the-rapper-nosaj-thing-for-adidas-songs-from-scratch-series.html/|title=Video: Chance The Rapper & Nosaj Thing For adidas 'Songs From Scratch' Series|last=Barber|first=Andrew|work=Fake Shore Drive|date=May 6, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
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-In June 2013, Bennett was featured in a commercial for [[MySpace]] as part of their relaunch, alongside fellow American rappers [[Mac Miller]], [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Schoolboy Q]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2013/06/video-chance-the-rapper-featured-in-new-myspace-commercial.html/|title=Video: Chance The Rapper Featured In New Myspace Commercial|last=Barber|first=Andrew|work=Fake Shore Drive|date=June 12, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In July 2013, ''Acid Rap'' debuted at number 63 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] chart, due to downloads on iTunes and Amazon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/5650665/chance-the-rapper-with-acid-rap-mixtape-meets-the|title=Chance The Rapper, with 'Acid Rap' Mixtape, Meets the Legal Black Hole Around Unsigned Artists (From the Magazine)|last=Ugwu|first=Reggie|date=August 14, 2013|work=Billboard|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In August 2013, Bennett performed at the Chicago music festival [[Lollapalooza]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lollapalooza confirms 2013 lineup, day-by-day breakdown|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2013/04/lollapalooza-confirms-2013-lineup-day-by-day-breakdown/|publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]]|date=April 1, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> ''Acid Rap'' was listed on multiple 50 best albums of 2013 lists, including 26th for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-albums-of-2013-20131202/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap-19691231|title=50 Best Albums of 2013|publisher=Rolling Stone|date=December 2, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> 12th on [[Pitchfork Media|Pitchfork]]'s list,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/9293-the-top-50-albums-of-2013/4/|title=Top 50 Albums of 2013|publisher=Pitchfork|date=December 18, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> and ranked 4th by ''Complex''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-50-best-albums-of-2013/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap|title=The 50 Best Albums of 2013|last=Gleckman|first=Alexander|publisher=Complex|date=December 9, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> It was also listed as one of [[NPR Music]]'s 50 Favorite Albums of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/bestmusic2013/2013/12/10/249243871/npr-musics-50-favorite-albums-of-2013|title=NPR Music's 50 Favorite Albums Of 2013|publisher=[[NPR Music]]|date=December 10, 2013|accessdate=June 18, 2014}}</ref> Bennett began his ''Social Experiment Tour'' in [[Champaign, Illinois]], on October 25, 2013, lasting until December 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://static.squarespace.com/enwiki/static/5105d89ee4b0869f6416d903/t/52474ce8e4b0b4dd6e2410b2/1380404472496/Social%20Experiment%20Tour.jpg?format=1000w |format=JPG |title=Chance The Rapper's Social Experiment : Tour Poster |publisher=Static.squarespace.com |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref>
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-In March 2014, Bennett appeared in a shoppable online video for [[Dockers (brand)|Dockers]], promoting the brand's spring line, in which Bennett talks his style, love for creating music, and how it feels to live in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2014/03/28/chance-rapper-x-dockers-spring-2014-shoppable-video/|title=Chance The Rapper x Dockers Spring 2014 Shoppable Video|work=BallerStatus.com|date=March 28, 2017|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hypetrak.com/2014/03/chance-the-rapper-dockers-pair-up-for-shoppable/|title=Chance The Rapper & Dockers Pair Up For Shoppable Video & Interview|last=Brooks|first=Richard|work=HYPETRAK|date=March 29, 2014|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freshnessmag.com/2014/03/28/chance-rapper-x-dockers-shoppable-video/|title=Chance The Rapper x Dockers – Shoppable Video – FreshnessMag.com|work=Freshness Mag|date=March 28, 2014|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On May 5, 2014, ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' revealed Bennett was included in [[XXL (magazine)#XXL Annual Freshman List|their annual freshman class]], alongside fellow up-and-comers [[Isaiah Rashad]], [[Ty Dolla $ign]], [[Rich Homie Quan]], Vic Mensa, [[August Alsina]], [[Troy Ave]], [[Kevin Gates]], [[Lil Bibby]], [[Jon Connor]], [[Lil Durk]] and [[Jarren Benton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/05/xxl-freshmen-2014-cover-revealed/ |title=XXL Freshmen 2014 Cover Revealed – XXL |last=Sia|first=Nicole|publisher=XXLmag.com |date=May 5, 2014|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> During Fall 2014, Bennett and other artists participated in Verge Campus tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/chance-the-rapper-to-headline-the-2014-verge-campus-fall-tour|title=Chance The Rapper to Headline the 2014 Verge Campus Fall Tour|last=Frydenlund|first=Zach|date=September 2, 2014|work=Complex|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In November 2014, Bennett was presented Chicago's "Outstanding Youth of the Year Award" by Mayor [[Rahm Emanuel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/57377-chance-the-rapper-receives-chicagos-outstanding-youth-of-the-year-award-from-mayor-rahm-emanuel/|title=Chance The Rapper Receives Chicago's Outstanding Youth of the Year Award From Mayor Rahm Emanuel|author=Minsker, Evan|date=November 9, 2014|work=Pitchfork|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref>
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-In January 2015, Bennett was listed number 7 on the "Forbes 30 Under 30" 2015 music list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-2015/#/music|title=Forbes' 30 Under 30 2015: Music|author1=Zack O'Malley Greenburg|author2=Natalie Robehmed|date=January 5, 2015|work=Forbes.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> In March 2015, Bennett released a [[short film]] called ''Mr. Happy'', which was directed by [[Colin Tilley]]. ''Mr. Happy'' centers around the main character, named Victor, who is struggling from depression and was attempting to commit suicide. After many failed attempts to kill himself, he discovers Mr. Happy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theblenderwmuc.com/chance-rapper-stars-mr-happy/|title=Chance The Rapper Stars in "Mr. Happy"|work=TheBlenderWmuc.com|date=March 24, 2015|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6516762/chance-the-rapper-mr-happy-film-interview|title=Chance the Rapper Admits It Was Hard to Act Depressive in His Film Debut 'Mr. Happy'|work=Billboard|access-date=December 19, 2017}}</ref> On April 30, 2015, Bennett gave a lecture at [[Harvard University]]'s Hiphop Archive & Research Institute.<ref name=thefader20150506>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/05/06/chance-the-rapper-harvard-lecture|title=All The Best Quotes From Chance The Rapper's Lecture At Harvard|last=Leight|first=Elias|work=The FADER|date=May 6, 2015|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
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-Just before midnight on May 28, 2015, ''[[Surf (Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment album)|Surf]]'' was released for free on the American iTunes store as an iTunes Exclusive. The album received high acclaim from music critics, receiving an aggregate score of 86 on review site [[Metacritic]], which indicates "universal acclaim", based on 17 reviews. In June 2015, Bennett performed at the [[Bonnaroo Music Festival]] in the superjam concert collection. He also made a guest performance with fellow rapper [[Kendrick Lamar]], on stage with [[Earth, Wind & Fire]]. On July 19, 2015, Bennett and [[Lil B]] announced that they recorded a collaborative mixtape. The two rappers released it on August 5, titled ''[[Free (Based Freestyles Mixtape)]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/07/chance-the-rapper-and-lil-b-say-they-recorded-an-album-together/ | title=Chance The Rapper and Lil B say they recorded an album together | publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]] | date=July 19, 2015 | accessdate=July 27, 2015 | last=Young | first=Alex}}</ref>
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-On October 13, 2015, Bennett released a video for a new song, titled "Family Matters", on his website. The song, which shares the same name as his fall 2015 tour with D.R.A.M., [[Metro Boomin]], Towkio (and [[Hiatus Kaiyote]] on select dates), is a rework of the [[Kanye West]] song "Family Business" from his 2004 album ''[[The College Dropout]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCI2cK7AeEg |title=Chance The Rapper – "Family Matters" |publisher=YouTube |date=October 13, 2015 |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6648418/chance-the-rapper-family-matters-tour |title=Chance the Rapper Announces North American 'Family Matters' Tour |last=Weatherby |first=Taylor |publisher=Billboard |date=July 29, 2015 |accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/61627-chance-the-rapper-covers-kanye-wests-family-business-in-family-matters-video/ |title=Chance The Rapper Covers Kanye West's "Family Business" in "Family Matters" Video |last=Minsker |first=Evan |work=Pitchfork |date=October 13, 2015 |accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> A few days before this, a video surfaced online of Bennett performing a new song live, ending the song by saying the words "third mixtape", leading many to believe the wait might be coming to a close for his next release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-performs-new-song-mentions-third-mixtape-news.18129.html |title=Chance The Rapper Performs New Song, Mentions Third Mixtape |last=Schwartz |first=Danny |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=October 12, 2015 |accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On October 27, 2015, Bennett premiered a new song, titled "Angels" featuring Saba, on ''[[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]''. On December 12, 2015, Bennett performed on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', on a new song, titled "Somewhere in Paradise".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-somewhere-in-paradise-feat-jeremih-and-r-kelly-new-song.1967651.html|title=Chance The Rapper – Somewhere In Paradise Feat. Jeremih & R. Kelly {{!}} Stream [New Song]|last=Walker|first=Angus|work=Hotnewhiphop.com|date=December 13, 2015|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
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-In 2016, Bennett was a prominent figure on Kanye West's album ''[[The Life of Pablo]]'', co-writing and appearing on several tracks, including "[[Ultralight Beam]]", "[[Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1]]", "[[Famous (Kanye West song)|Famous]]", "Feedback", and "Waves". According to West, the album's release was delayed due to Bennett's desire for "Waves" to make the album's final cut.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Kanye West: "Ultralight Beam" [ft. Chance The Rapper, The-Dream, Kelly Price, and Kirk Franklin]|url = http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/17987-kanye-west-ultralight-beam-ft-chance-the-rapper-the-dream-kelly-price-and-kirk-franklin/|last=Dombal|first=Ryan|website = Pitchfork|date=February 12, 2016|access-date = October 25, 2017|language = en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = 'Blame Chance': Kanye West Explains 'Life of Pablo' Album Delay|url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/blame-chance-kanye-west-explains-life-of-pablo-album-delay-20160213|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|work=Rolling Stone|date=February 13, 2016|access-date = October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett was also featured on a track titled "Need To Know" on [[Macklemore & Ryan Lewis]]'s album ''[[This Unruly Mess I've Made]]''. The following March, Bennett was featured on [[Skrillex]]'s remix of [[Hundred Waters]]' "Show Me Love".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2016/03/skrillex-chance-the-rapper-moses-sumney-robin-hannibal-hundred-waters-show-me-love-remix-listen/|title=Skrillex Recruits Chance the Rapper, Moses Sumney, Robin Hannibal for Hundred Waters' 'Show Me Love' Remix|last=Brown|first=Harley|work=Spin|date=March 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On April 16, 2016, Chance and other musicians, including [[Alicia Keys]], [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Janelle Monáe]], and [[J. Cole]], met with [[Barack Obama|President Obama]] at the [[White House]] to discuss the [[My Brother's Keeper Challenge]] initiative.<ref name="pitchfork.com">{{Cite web|title = President Obama Meets With Nicki Minaj, Chance The Rapper, J. Cole, More to Discuss "My Brother's Keeper" Initiative|url = http://pitchfork.com/news/64849-president-obama-meets-with-nicki-minaj-chance-the-rapper-j-cole-more-to-discuss-my-brothers-keeper-initiative/|last=Pearce|first=Sheldon|website = Pitchfork|date=April 16, 2016|access-date = October 25, 2017}}</ref>
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-On May 12, 2016, Chance's third mixtape, ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]'' (promoted as ''Chance 3''), was released, streaming exclusively on [[Apple Music]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radio.krcb.org/post/chance-rappers-coloring-book-sports-shades-gospel#stream/0|title=Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' Reveals Shades Of Gospel|first=Kiana|last=Fitzgerald|publisher=KRCB|date=May 15, 2016|accessdate=October 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730140713/http://radio.krcb.org/post/chance-rappers-coloring-book-sports-shades-gospel#stream/0|archive-date=July 30, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the first week, the mixtape was streamed over 57.3 million times, which was equivalent to 38,000 units sold, debuting at number eight on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart. It became the first release to chart solely on streams.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7378361/chance-the-rapper-coloring-book-first-streaming-exclusive|title=Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book' is First Streaming-Exclusive Album to Chart on Billboard 200|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|work=Billboard|date=May 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> The mixtape was met with widespread acclaim from music critics, and on review aggregator site [[Metacritic]], received an average score of 89, based on 21 critics, which indicates "universal acclaim".
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-On July 13, at the [[2016 ESPY Awards]] show, along with [[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]], he performed a tribute song titled "I Was A Rock" for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-to-honor-muhammad-ali-at-tonights-espy-awards-news.22832.html? |title=Chance The Rapper To Honor Muhammad Ali At Tonight's ESPY Awards|last=Rooney |first=Kyle |work=HotNewHipHop |date=July 13, 2016 |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> On August 16, 2016, Chance wrote the single "We the People" paired in a [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] commercial titled "Unlimited Together", a film directed by Hiro Murai. A second commercial was released on October 4, by [[Nestlé]], to promote the [[Kit Kat]] bar, with Chance starring in costume remixing their jingle. On September 15, 2016, Chance began his [[Magnificent Coloring World Tour]] in [[San Diego]].
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-Bennett announced the Magnificent Coloring Tour with an event called Magnificent Coloring Day Festival at Chicago's [[Guaranteed Rate Field]], with a line up including [[Lil Wayne]], [[Young Thug]], [[Skrillex]], [[Tyler, the Creator]] and [[Lil Uzi Vert]], taking place on September 24, 2016, being the first-ever music festival at U.S. Cellular Field.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/07/25/chance-the-rapper-magnificent-coloring-day-festival-2016-lineup/ |title=Chance's Magnificent Coloring Tour |last=Lobenfield |first=Claire |date=July 25, 2016 |website=[[Factmag]] |access-date=July 25, 2016}}</ref> This one day festival event also featured a surprise appearance by [[Kanye West]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/09/25/kanye-chance-the-rapper-magnificent-coloring-day|title=Watch Kanye’s Surprise Set At Chance The Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring Day Festival|website=The FADER|language=en|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref> Bennett launched a campaign in conjunction with rapperradio.com to get his music on the radio on August 17, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-launches-campaign-to-get-his-music-on-the-radio-news.23527.html?|title=Chance the Rapper launches campaign to get music on the radio|last=Low|first=Carver|work=HotNewHipHop|date=August 17, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
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-In September 2016, [[H&M]] solicited Bennett to headline their new campaign.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-is-the-face-of-handm-x-kenzos-new-campaign-news.24264.html? |title=H&M chooses Chance the Rapper to headline campaign |last=Rooney |first=Kyle |work=HotNewHipHop|date=September 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In November 2016, he continued on the Magnificent Coloring World Tour, but cancelled the rest of his shows on the European leg due to personal reasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-cancels-remaining-europe-concerts-news.25672.html? |title=Chance The Rapper Cancels Remaining Europe Concerts |last=Feig |first=Zakk |date=November 23, 2016 |work=HotNewHipHop |access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In November 2016, Bennett announced during an interview with DJ Semtex that he was working on his debut album.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/70028-chance-the-rapper-is-working-on-his-debut-album/|title=Chance the Rapper Is Working on His Debut Album|last=Lozano|first=Kevin|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|date=November 23, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett was offered a chance to sign with Kanye West's [[GOOD Music]] in December 2016, though he refused due to his popularity as an independent artist and the freedom of not being attached to a label.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-says-it-wasnt-easy-turning-down-kanye-wests-offer-news.26617.html|title=Chance The Rapper Says It Wasn't Easy Turning Down Kanye West's Offer|last=Feig|first=Zakk|work=HotNewHipHop|date=December 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In an August interview about his debut album, Bennett said he may sell the album, a departure from his previous projects' free distribution format.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/03/13/chance-the-rapper-may-sell-his-debut-album/|title=Chance the Rapper May Sell His Debut Albumwebsite=Rap-Up|date=March 13, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> After a report was leaked claiming that audio distribution platform [[SoundCloud]] was close to bankruptcy and had laid off most of its workers,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2017/07/13/soundcloud-report-50-days-money-left/|title=SoundCloud only has enough money to last 50 days, according to reports|date=July 13, 2017|last=Wilson|first=Scott|website=FACT Magazine|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett had a phone call with SoundCloud CEO Alex Ljung.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/chance-the-rapper-soundcloud-here-to-stay-amid-financial-struggles-2017-7|title=Chance the Rapper says SoundCloud is 'here to stay,' after a report says its cash will run out in 50 days|last=Lynch|first=John|work=Business Insider|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Following the phone call, Bennett went onto Twitter, posting that SoundCloud is "here to stay".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/chance-the-rapper-says-soundcloud-is-here-to-stay-in-cryptic-tweet-1202496118/|title=Chance the Rapper Says 'SoundCloud Is Here to Stay' in Cryptic Tweet|last=Aswad|first=Jem|date=July 14, 2017|work=Variety|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> It was later reported that Bennett was just reflecting on what Ljung had previously published in a press release following the leak.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/07/soundcloud-is-not-going-out-of-business-thanks-to.html|title=Updated: Chance the Rapper Just Saved SoundCloud|last=Sharples|first=Grant|work=Paste Magazine|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Soon after, Bennett released a SoundCloud exclusive track with [[Young Thug]] called "Big B's" to benefit the platform, a surprise move that was planned in response to the SoundCloud bankruptcy leak.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/2017/07/17/537708951/chance-the-rapper-and-young-thug-dedicate-big-bs-to-soundcloud|title=Chance The Rapper And Young Thug Dedicate 'Big B's' To SoundCloud|last=Carmichael|first=Rodney|work=NPR|date=July 17, 2017|access-date=December 9, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
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-In February 2017, Bennett performed at the 59th annual [[Grammy Awards]], receiving 7 nominations and winning 3 Grammys.<ref>[http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2017/02/13/chance_the_rapper_s_took_the_grammys_to_church_with_joyful_performance_video.html Chance the Rapper took the Grammys to church] slate.com 2017/02/13</ref> His performance featured [[Kirk Franklin]] and [[Tamela Mann]], along with a [[gospel choir]] and orchestra conducted by [[Tom Brooks (music producer)|Tom Brooks]].
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-On July 13, Bennett performed a [[Tiny Desk Concerts|NPR Tiny Desk Concert]] where he recited an original poem. The poem, entitled "The Other Side", was crafted on his ride from his hotel, in Washington D.C., to the NPR music offices and was written with black marker on typing paper. Chance also performed, "Juke Jam", a song off of his album [[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]], and a cover to [[Stevie Wonder]]'s song "[[They Won't Go When I Go]]" released in 1974.<ref>Robin Hilton {{Citation|last=NPR Music|title=Chance The Rapper: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert|date=2017-07-17|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kWbZvVU-e0|access-date=2019-04-23}}</ref>
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-In July 2017, Bennett was nominated for an [[Emmy Award]] for his song "Last Christmas" that was performed on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''. He shares the nomination with [[Kenan Thompson]], Eli Brueggemann, and Will Stephen in the category for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics|Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics]]. In August 2017, Bennett headlined day three of [[Lollapalooza]] at Grant Park in his hometown of Chicago.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Swartz|first1=Greg Kot, Kevin Williams, Jessi Roti and Tracy|title=Lollapalooza day three: Chance the Rapper mixes boldness, controversy and choppy momentum|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/lollapalooza/ct-lollapalooza-2017-day-three-20170804-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chance The Rapper's Homecoming, Banks' Final Festival Stop & More at Lollapalooza Day Three|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/music-festivals/7890092/lollapalooza-2017-day-three-chance-the-rapper-banks-the-xx|website=Billboard|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref> His performance drew record crowds with some estimates making it the largest attended performance in the event's history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Concert Review: Lollapalooza – Saturday, August 5, 2017 In Grant Park – Glass Animals, Royal Blood, Live, alt-J And Chance The Rapper|url=http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-at-night/2017/08/concert-review-lollapalooza-saturday-grant-park-glass-animals-royal-blood-live-alt-j-chance-the-rapper/|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref>
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-In November 2017, Bennett curated and headlined the [[Obama Foundation]] community event at the [[Wintrust Arena]] in Chicago.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Swartz|first1=Tracy|title=Chance the Rapper headlines concert closing out Obama center leadership summit|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chicagoinc/ct-ent-chance-the-rapper-obama-concert-20171101-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref> The event capstoned the inaugural Obama Summit event which featured special guests including former President [[Barack Obama]], First Lady [[Michelle Obama]], [[Andra Day]], [[Gloria Estefan]], [[Aziz Ansari]], [[Lena Waithe]], [[Lin-Manuel Miranda]], and more.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hope|first1=Leah|title=Barack Obama, Prince Harry kick off Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago|url=http://abc7chicago.com/politics/obama-foundation-summit-kicks-off-tuesday-in-chicago/2587944/|website=ABC7 Chicago|accessdate=November 4, 2017|date=October 31, 2017}}</ref>
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-In 2018, he featured on "Logout", a song from Saba's album ''[[Care for Me]]''<ref>{{cite web| last1=Blistein|first1=Jon|title=Chance the Rapper, Saba Rap About Digital Problems on New Song 'Logout'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chance-the-rapper-saba-join-on-new-song-logout-w518745|work=Rolling Stone|date=April 5, 2018}}</ref> and "Best Life" from [[Cardi B]]'s debut album ''[[Invasion of Privacy (album)|Invasion of Privacy]]'', and released 4 new songs in July.<ref>{{Citation|last=Chance The Rapper|title=I Might Need Security (Audio)|date=July 18, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZAc41N2QRU|access-date=August 7, 2018}}</ref>
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-Bennett performed at Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life on October 31, 2018, a tribute concert celebrating the recently passed rapper [[Mac Miller]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/mac-miller-tribute-concert-chance-the-rapper-ty-dolla-sign-john-mayer-1203017180/|title=Mac Miller Celebrated by Chance the Rapper, Ty Dolla $ign and John Mayer|last=Smith|first=RJ|date=2018-11-01|work=Variety|access-date=2018-11-02|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vulture.com/2018/11/mac-miller-a-celebration-of-life-was-a-just-sendoff.html|title='Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life' Was the Send-off He Deserved|last=Herwees|first=Tasbeeh|work=Vulture|access-date=2018-11-30|language=en}}</ref>
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-On November 29, 2018, Bennett released 2 new songs, "My Own Thing" and "The Man Who Has Everything",<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/1068372164578082817|title=Chance The Rapper on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=2018-11-30|language=en}}</ref> and announced on February 11, 2019, that his debut album would be released sometime in July of that same year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/1095148121011687424|title=Chance The Rapper Announces Album|work=Twitter|access-date=2019-02-12|language=en}}</ref> During [[Super Bowl LII]] Bennett appeared alongside [[The Backstreet Boys]] in a commercial for [[Doritos]] with the two artist performing a remix of "I Want it That Way" <ref>{{cite web |last1=Yoo |first1=Noah |title=Chance the Rapper Is In a Super Bowl Doritos Commercial With the Backstreet Boys |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/chance-the-rapper-is-in-a-super-bowl-doritos-commercial-with-the-backstreet-boys/ |website=Pitchfork |accessdate=23 June 2019}}</ref> In May of that year Bennett was featured in [[Ed Sheeran|Ed Sheeran's]] song "[[Cross Me]]" <ref>{{cite web |last1=Legaspi |first1=Althea |title=Hear Ed Sheeran, Chance the Rapper, PnB Rock's New Song 'Cross Me' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ed-sheeran-chance-the-rapper-pnb-rock-cross-me-song-listen-839425/ |website=Rolling Stone |accessdate=24 June 2019|date=2019-05-24 }}</ref> On July 26, 2019, Bennett released his debut studio album ''[[The Big Day (album)|The Big Day]]''.
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-In 2019, he wrote the song "True Kinda Love" for [[Steven Universe: The Movie]] alongside [[Rebecca Sugar]], [[James Fauntleroy]], [[Macie Stewart]], and Julian Sanchez, with vocals being performed by [[Estelle (musician)|Estelle]] and [[Zach Callison]].
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-In December 2019, Bennett cancelled his "The Big World Tour" for the second time in order to spend time with his newborn daughter.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/chance-the-rapper-cancels-the-big-tour-for-a-second-time-2587700 |title = Chance the Rapper cancels 'The Big Tour' for a second time | NME|date = 2019-12-16}}</ref>
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-In January 2020, it was announced that Bennett will be the host of the reboot of [[Punk'd]] that will air on the streaming service [[Quibi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chance-the-rapper-punkd-quibi-942938/|title=Chance the Rapper to Host 'Punk'd' Revival|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|last2=Kreps|first2=Daniel|date=2020-01-25|website=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-29}}</ref>
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-== Artistry ==
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-Bennett has stated in interviews with ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' and ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' that [[Kanye West]], [[James Brown]], [[MC Hammer]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Lupe Fiasco]], [[Common (rapper)|Common]], [[Young Thug]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Esham]], [[Eminem]], [[Souls of Mischief]] and [[Freestyle Fellowship]] have influenced him.<ref name="xxl-freshmen-chance">{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-freshmen/2014/05/chance-rapper/ |title=Chance The Rapper – XXL |publisher=XXLmag.com |date=May 9, 2014 |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> When asked about the gospel influences in his music, he also has stated that [[Kirk Franklin]] is one of his favorite artists, and his favorite composer.<ref name="thefader20150506" />
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-Bennett's music has been described as versatile<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/news/a56117/chance-the-rapper-tiny-desk-video/|title=This Proves Chance the Rapper Is the Most Versatile Artist in Hip-Hop|last=Miller|first=Matt|work=Esquire|date=July 5, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and uplifting.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/the-pure-and-joyous-uplift-of-chance-the-rapper/2016/10/07/dcf79c2e-8c91-11e6-bff0-d53f592f176e_story.html|title=The pure and joyous uplift of Chance the Rapper|last=Kelly|first=Chris|date=October 7, 2016|work=The Washington Post|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}}</ref> His music generally contains jazz-inspired melodies and gospel influences.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/13/chance-the-rapper-chicago-music-coloring-book-hip-hop|title=How Chance the Rapper redefined the music business's boundaries|last=Kelly|first=Robert|date=May 13, 2016|work=The Guardian|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Bennett's lyrics usually have references to Christian theology,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21909-coloring-book/|title=Chance the Rapper: Coloring Book Album Review {{!}} Pitchfork|last=ex|first=kris|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|date=May 17, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> his struggles with his faith<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://australia.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-great-is-his-god-a-review-of-chance-the-rappers-coloring-book|title=How Great Is His God?: A Review of Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book'|last=Driscoll|first=Faf|website=The Gospel Coalition Australia|language=en|date=June 3, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> and his upbringing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mic.com/articles/143417/the-chance-the-rapper-coloring-book-lyrics-that-ll-awaken-the-90s-kid-in-you#.ayQQqoVDP|title=The Chance the Rapper 'Coloring Book' Lyrics That'll Awaken the '90s Kid in You|last=Swartz|first=Anna|work=Mic|date=May 13, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Chance incorporates choirs into his music to attempt to maximize the gospel undertones.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/7686260/chance-the-rapper-performs-gospel-infused-coloring-book-medley-at|title=Chance the Rapper Performs Gospel-Infused 'Coloring Book' Medley at Grammys|last=Havens|first=Lyndsey|work=Billboard|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> Sharde' Chapman at ''[[HuffPost]]'' has described Bennett's lyrics as "creative" and "colorful".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sharde-chapman/kaleidoscope-of-meaning-coloring-book_b_12441304.html|title=Kaleidoscope Of Meaning: Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' And Making Religious Meaning In The Intersection|last=Chapman|first=Sharde'|date=October 12, 2016|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>
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-Bennett often does traditional singing songs,<ref>{{Citation|last=BBC Radio 1|title=Chance The Rapper - All We Got in the Live Lounge|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U256owjhxDc|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref> and possesses a light-lyric [[tenor]] voice with an expansive vocal range that spans three octaves. Bennett's vocal range reaches its extreme low at the bass F''♯'' (F''♯''2), and rises to its peak high at the tenor high F (F5).<ref>{{Citation|last=SimsBGCTV|title=Chance The Rapper - Vocal Range (F#2)A2-B4-F5|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tf3hgyySqI|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref>
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-=== Fashion ===
-Bennett's fashion style is a large part of his public image, and he has taken interest in the industry. Bennett has designed hats for the [[Chicago White Sox]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2016/04/07/170980006/chance-the-rapper-designs-white-sox-caps|title=Check out the new White Sox hats designed by Chance the Rapper|last=Cosman|first=Ben|website=Major League Baseball|language=en-US|date=April 7, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> ''The Hollywood Reporter'' has said that Bennett is "redefining fashion" with his style of generally wearing overalls and contesting traditional hip-hop fashion norms.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chance-rapper-stylist-talks-overalls-michael-jackson-inspiration-961196|title=How Chance the Rapper Is Redefining Hip-Hop Style, One Pair of Overalls at a Time|last=Reed|first=Sam|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=January 5, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett wore a suit that was meant to imitate [[Michael Jackson]] at the [[BET Awards 2017|2017 BET Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/a10223375/chance-michael-jackson-suit-bet-awards/|title=Chance the Rapper Paid Tribute to Michael Jackson on His Death Anniversary|last=Gonzales|first=Erica|date=June 26, 2017|work=Harper's BAZAAR|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett was seen wearing [[Thom Browne]] clothing at the [[59th Annual Grammy Awards|2017 Grammys]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vogue.com/article/chance-the-rapper-thom-browne-grammy-2017|title=Chance the Rapper Sweeps the Grammys in Thom Browne|last=Carlos|first=Marjon|work=Vogue|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=November 1, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett has been known to wear a signature hat with the number three on it. “I’ve rationalized it to myself that it stands for the third mixtape, the Holy Trinity, and the three-pronged family of myself, my daughter, and my girl.” Bennett said in an interview in regards to the meaning of the number three.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/10/18/chance-the-rapper-3-hat-meaning/|title=Why Does Chance the Rapper Always Wear a 3 Hat?|date=18 October 2017|website=Highsnobiety}}</ref>
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-== Activism and politics ==
-Bennett's father, Ken Bennett, has been involved in [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] politics on the local and national level. Ken Bennett worked for Barack Obama as a presidential appointee<ref name=":2" /> and as an aide.<ref name=":5" /> Ken Bennett also worked on [[Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign|Obama's presidential campaign]] in 2008,<ref name=":2" /> and has worked as an aide to Mayor of Chicago [[Rahm Emanuel]] and as 2019 Chicago mayoral campaign co-chair for [[Toni Preckwinkle]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140103/downtown/former-obama-aide-become-rahms-neighborhood-liaison|title=Ex-Obama Aide, Chance the Rapper's Dad Named Rahm's Neighborhood Liaison|website=DNAinfo Chicago|access-date=August 23, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824053531/https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140103/downtown/former-obama-aide-become-rahms-neighborhood-liaison|archivedate=August 24, 2017}}</ref><ref name="ChanceToni">{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Marty |title=Chance the Rapper made a second mayoral endorsement, and this time it's Toni Preckwinkle |url=https://www.timeout.com/chicago/news/chance-the-rapper-made-a-second-mayoral-endorsement-and-this-time-its-toni-preckwinkle-032119 |website=Time Out Chicago |accessdate=26 March 2019 |language=en |date=21 March 2019}}</ref> Despite his family's ties to the Democratic Party, Bennett has called himself an independent voter, though he has a history of supporting Democrats.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=chancetherapper|number=738505483300929537|title=I'm voting for the democratic nominee.|date=June 2, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.avclub.com/chance-the-rapper-is-modeling-a-thank-you-obama-fashi-1798257392|title=Chance The Rapper is modeling a "Thank You Obama" fashion line|last=Chavez|first=Danette|work=News|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett volunteered with [[Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2012|Barack Obama's reelection campaign]] by phonebanking in [[Hyde Park, Chicago]]<ref name="Galil">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2012/11/21/chance-the-rapper-on-obama-lsd-and-being-pigeonholed-as-a-high-school-mc|title=Chance the Rapper on Obama, LSD, and being pigeonholed as a high school MC|last=Galil|first=Leor|work=Chicago Reader|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and has given speeches at the [[University of Chicago Institute of Politics]].<ref>{{Citation|last=UChi Pol|title=Chance the Rapper and the Art of Activism|date=June 1, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG64tfEjHwg|accessdate=April 26, 2018}}</ref>
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-In November 2014, Emanuel named Bennett as Chicago's Outstanding Youth of the Year for his activism.<ref>JON GRAEF, [http://chicagoist.com/2014/11/09/chance_the_rapper_recieves_chicago.php Chance The Rapper Receives 'Outstanding Youth Of The Year' Award From Mayor] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413062349/http://chicagoist.com/2014/11/09/chance_the_rapper_recieves_chicago.php |date=April 13, 2016 }}, November 9, 2014</ref><ref>[https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2014/11/chance-the-rapper-wins-chicagos-outstanding-youth.html Chance the Rapper Wins Chicago's "Outstanding Youth of the Year Award"] John Riti, November 10, 2014</ref> Bennett's work to support Chicago youth includes hosting Open Mike nights for Chicago-area high school students in collaboration with Chicago Public Library, which drew the attendance of fellow Chicago natives and celebrities like [[Hannibal Buress]] and [[Kanye West]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/07/17/malcolm-london-interview-chance-the-rapper-open-mikes|title=The Inspiring Story Behind Chance the Rapper And Malcolm London's Open Mike Nights|work=The FADER|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en}}</ref> In December 2015, Bennett joined with Detroit-based nonprofit group [[Empowerment Plan]] to start an initiative called Warmest Winter 2016. The initiative raised money to give 1,000 specially manufactured coats, which doubled as sleeping bags and shoulder bags, and were manufactured by homeless citizens of Detroit, to homeless citizens of Chicago.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/12/18/460296647/chicagos-chance-the-rapper-joins-with-nonprofit-to-give-coats-to-homeless|title=Chicago's Chance The Rapper Joins With Nonprofit To Give Coats To Homeless|work=NPR.org|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en}}</ref> In June 2016, he hosted the Teens in the Park event, a free youth festival on Chicago's [[Northerly Island]] that drew an attendance of 3,300.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chance-the-rapper-doing-it-for-the-kids-with-a-northerly-island-festival/|title=Chance the Rapper doing' it for the kids – with a Northerly Island festival|work=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427045622/https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chance-the-rapper-doing-it-for-the-kids-with-a-northerly-island-festival/|archive-date=April 27, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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-Bennett co-created a new nonprofit called [[SocialWorks]] in September 2016, an extension of his Open Mike program which aimed to create youth programs for residents of Chicago, among other goals. Open Mike nights and the Warmest Winter initiative later became part of SocialWorks.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.pursuitofdopeness.com/2016/09/chance-the-rapper-friends-start-new-nonprofit-socialworks/|title=Chance The Rapper & Friends Start New Nonprofit: SocialWorks|date=September 23, 2016|work=Pursuit Of Dopeness|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About SocialWorks: Chance the Rapper's Charity {{!}} SocialWorks |url=https://www.socialworkschi.org/about-us/ |website=Social Works}}</ref>
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-Bennett has actively fought to combat [[Gun violence in the United States|gun violence]] in his hometown of [[Crime in Chicago|Chicago]] and in 2014, along with his father, promoted the "#SaveChicago" campaign. The campaign sought to stop gun violence over Memorial Day Weekend. During 2014's Memorial Day weekend, Chicago went 42 straight hours without a shooting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/57377-chance-the-rapper-receives-chicagos-outstanding-youth-of-the-year-award-from-mayor-rahm-emanuel/|title=Chance The Rapper Receives Chicago's Outstanding Youth of the Year Award From Mayor Rahm Emanuel|website=Pitchfork|access-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> Bennett met with President Obama at the [[White House]] on April 16, 2016, to discuss [[My Brother's Keeper Challenge]], an initiative of the [[United States Federal Government]] to promote intervention by civic leaders in the lives of young [[Person of color|men of color]] to address their [[Racial inequality in the United States|unique challenges]] and to promote [[Racial inequality in the American criminal justice system|racial justice]], with other musicians, including [[Alicia Keys]], [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Janelle Monáe]], [[J. Cole]], and others.<ref name="pitchfork.com" /> Bennett started a [[Twitter]] campaign for May 23, 2016 using #May23 to stop gun violence for 42 hours.<ref>Chandler, D. L., [http://newsone.com/3011373/chicagos-chance-the-rapper-chicago-violence/ "Chicago’s Chance The Rapper Helps Stop Gun Violence In City For 42 Hours"], ''Newsone''.</ref>
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-On March 6, 2017, after a meeting with Governor [[Bruce Rauner]] that did not go well only days before,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chance-the-rapper-bruce-rauner-met-0304-20170303-story.html|title=Chance the Rapper, Rauner offer different takeaways from Friday meeting|first=Kim|last=Geiger|publisher=}}</ref> Bennett announced his intention to donate $1,000,000 to [[Chicago Public Schools]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chance-the-rapper-chicago-schools-plan-met-20170306-story.html|title=Chance the Rapper writes $1 million check to CPS as a 'call to action'|first=Juan Perez Jr., Monique|last=Garcia|publisher=}}</ref> in order to help offset the lack of government funding provided. Following this, a movement arose to try and inspire Bennett to run for mayor of Chicago.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chance-the-rapper-mayoral-push-met-20170405-story.html|title=Chance the Rapper for mayor?|last=Vivanco|first=Leonor|work=chicagotribune.com|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/article/4xeek9/fans-urge-chance-the-rapper-to-run-for-mayor-of-chicago|title=Fans Urge Chance the Rapper to Run for Mayor of Chicago|website=Noisey|language=en-us|access-date=August 12, 2017|date=2017-04-06}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> This was backed by fellow media personalities including musician [[Drake (musician)|Drake]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/drake-backs-chance-rapper-become-mayor-chicago-2036222|title=Drake backs Chance the Rapper to become Mayor of Chicago|date=April 6, 2017|work=NME|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
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-Bennett is an outspoken critic of President [[Donald Trump]], having criticized him numerous times and drawn comparisons to former President Barack Obama.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/08/04/chance-the-rapper-barack-obama-birthday-tweet-tribute-integrity/|title=Chance The Rapper Slams Trump In Barack Obama Birthday Tribute|last=Wilson|first=Samantha|date=August 4, 2017|website=Hollywood Life|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> During the 2016 Presidential election, Bennett said he was not scared of a Trump presidency.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7654284/chance-the-rapper-gq-interview-kanye-west-donald-trump|title=Chance The Rapper Covers 'GQ,' Talks Kanye West & Donald Trump Presidency|work=Billboard|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> When asked why by [[GQ]], Bennett said "You gotta just understand, like, shit has been fucked-up, right? Like, 'Make America Great Again', that's not a real thing because shit ain't really switched up for [white middle class]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gq.com/story/chance-the-rapper-profile-2017|title=The Gospel According to Chance the Rapper|last=Green|first=Mark Anthony |date=February 14, 2017|magazine=GQ|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett endorsed Democratic candidate [[Hillary Clinton]] on October 6, 2016, expressing concerns about the way she was treated in the media and also expressing that she could "fix Chicago"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/07/politics/chance-the-rapper-hillary-clinton-donald-trump/index.html|title=Chance the Rapper backs Clinton|last=Zaru|first=Deena|website=CNN|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> and led a "march" to numerous polling stations with thousands of [[Demographics of Chicago|Chicagoans]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fuse.tv/2016/11/chance-the-rapper-chicagoans-polls-election-day|title=Chance the Rapper Leads Thousands of Chicagoans to the Polls|work=Fuse|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> Following the victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, Bennett said "Trump was going to win, anybody in the world who's surprised by the election of Donald Trump has been ignorant of racism, and the tides and patterns of American history and world history."<ref>{{Citation|last=BBC Radio 1Xtra|title=Chance The Rapper – The DJ Semtex Interview|date=November 23, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQvEStCsSaA|accessdate=August 23, 2017}}</ref> In February 2017, Bennett posted publicly on Twitter that he was worried President Trump was going to change constitutional term limits.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.42276/title.chance-the-rapper-is-worried-about-donald-trump|title=Chance The Rapper Is Worried About Donald Trump|last=http://hiphopdx.com|first=HipHopDX -|work=HipHopDX|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett has compared Trump's fascination with Chicago to "going to war".<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chance-the-rapper-trump-sounds-like-hes-going-to-war-with-chicago-w467243|title=Chance the Rapper: Trump Sounds Like He's 'Going to War With Chicago'|work=Rolling Stone|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> In August 2017, Bennett claimed to have a "bigger voice than [[Donald Trump]]".<ref name="nme.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/chance-rapper-bigger-voice-donald-trump-2123463|title=Chance The Rapper: "I have a bigger voice than Donald Trump"|date=August 10, 2017|work=NME|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett also became an outspoken critic of Chicago Mayor Emanuel later in his term, though his father had worked for Emanuel and he himself had earlier accepted Emanuel's support.<ref name="CTactivism" />
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-Bennett has been an active Twitter user, with several of his tweets on social issues going [[viral phenomenon|viral]]. For example, Bennett garnered attention from [[TIME|''Time'' magazine]] when he tweeted criticism of an article titled "In Wake of Weinstein, Men Wonder If Hugging Women Still OK".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://time.com/5052335/chance-the-rapper-on-gross-men/|title=Chance the Rapper Wants 'Gross' Men to Stop Hugging Women|website=Time|language=en|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> Following [[Kanye West#Politics|Kanye West's Tweets announcing his support of Donald Trump]] in April 2018, Bennett tweeted in support of West's freedom to choose to be Republican, sparking controversy among his fanbase.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/chance-on-kanyes-trump-tweets-black-people-dont-have-to-be-democrats/|title=Chance on Kanye's Trump Tweets: "Black People Don't Have to Be Democrats" {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/25/politics/chance-the-rapper-kanye-west-donald-trump/index.html|title=Chance the Rapper: 'Black people don't have to be Democrats'|first=Deena |last=Zaru|work=CNN|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> Trump later tweeted thanking Bennett for his support of West, though Bennett disavowed Trump's praise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/chance-the-rapper-responds-to-president-trumps-praise/|title=Chance the Rapper Rejects President Trump's Praise {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=April 28, 2018}}</ref>
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-In July 2018, Bennett purchased the Chicago journalism website [[Gothamist|Chicagoist]] from [[WNYC]].<ref name="chicagoist">{{cite web |title=Chance The Rapper Bought Chicagoist And Announced It In Newly Released Song |url=http://gothamist.com/2018/07/19/chance_the_rapper_chicagoist.php |website=Gothamist |accessdate=July 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719043135/http://gothamist.com/2018/07/19/chance_the_rapper_chicagoist.php |archive-date=2018-07-19 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref> The website had been inactive since it was abruptly shut down by former owner [[Joe Ricketts]] in November 2017, and Bennett planned to relaunch the website later in 2018.<ref name="chicagoist"/> Chicagoist did not relaunch in 2018, and it is currently planning a 2019 reopening, according to its website.<ref>{{cite web |title=I'm Voting on February 26th |url=https://chicagoist.com/ |website=chicagoist.com |language=en |access-date=2019-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327150708/https://chicagoist.com/ |archive-date=2019-03-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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-In the [[2019 Chicago mayoral election]], Bennett was an active supporter of [[Amara Enyia]]. Bennett initially endorsed Enyia at a press conference in October 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chance-the-rapper-chicago-mayor-race_us_5bc78ed3e4b0a8f17ee8d2cb|title=Chance The Rapper Endorses Chicago Mayoral Candidate Amara Enyia|last=Richards|first=Kimberley|date=2018-10-17|work=Huffington Post|access-date=2018-10-19|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett campaigned with Enyia and made major donations to her mayoral bid. Fellow rapper and Chicago native Kanye West also donated to Enyia's campaign.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amara Enyia |url=https://www.facebook.com/amaraforchicago/photos/no-theres-not-a-concert-saturday-were-currently-exploring-dates-for-a-campaign-e/2439319229442898/ |website=www.facebook.com |accessdate=26 March 2019 |language=en |date=8 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ruthhart |first1=Bill |title=Chance the Rapper gives $400K to Chicago mayoral candidate Amara Enyia |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-chance-the-rapper-amara-enyia-chicago-mayor-20190115-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |accessdate=26 March 2019 |date=15 January 2019}}</ref> In the February 2019 election, Enyia finished fifth out of fourteen candidates, and did not advance to the mayoral runoff.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chicago 2019 Mayor and Alderman Election Results - Chicago Sun-Times |url=https://elections.suntimes.com/results/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329204017/https://elections.suntimes.com/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 March 2019 |accessdate=29 March 2019 |date=29 March 2019}}</ref> [[Lori Lightfoot]] and Preckwinkle, who had hired Chance's father as campaign co-chair, instead advanced to the runoff. In the runoff, Bennett endorsed Preckwinkle, criticizing Lightfoot as having worked against the interests of Chicago's black community.<ref name="ChanceToni" />
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-In 2020, Bennett will be honored by Unicef at their annual gala in Chicago with the UNICEF Chicago Humanitarian Award.<ref>{{cite web |title=The 12 Biggest Charity Galas to Attend in 2020 |url=https://better.net/philanthropy/get-involved/the-biggest-charity-galas-to-attend-all-year-round/ |website=Better |accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref>
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-== Personal life ==
-Bennett lives in his hometown, [[Chicago]]. Bennett once shared a house in [[North Hollywood, Los Angeles|North Hollywood]] with [[James Blake (musician)|James Blake]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gq.com/story/how-chance-the-rappers-life-became-perfect|title=How Chance the Rapper's Life Became Perfect|last=Baron|first=Zach|date=August 24, 2016|work=GQ|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Describing his time in North Hollywood, Bennett called it "ungodly".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2017-03-03-chance-the-rapper-chicago-to-la|title=Why Chance The Rapper Returned to Chicago After "Ungodly" Experience in LA|work=DJBooth|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> After graduating from high school, Bennett attended a community college for a week before dropping out.<ref>{{Citation|last=Power 106 Los Angeles|title=Chance The Rapper Talks Kanye Collab Project, The Beyonce VMA Moment, + Struggles To Success|date=September 21, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnda_oShRLc|accessdate=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Bennett has taken numerous recreational drugs during his lifetime, including [[Lysergic acid diethylamide|LSD]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-explains-how-taking-acid-affected-acid-rap-news.5620.html|title=Chance The Rapper Explains How Taking Acid Affected "Acid Rap"|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> and [[Alprazolam|Xanax]], but has since stepped away from them.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/how-xanax-nearly-ruined-chance-the-rappers-music-career|title=How Xanax Nearly Ruined Chance The Rapper's Music Career|website=Genius|language=en|access-date=July 14, 2018}}</ref>
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-=== Family ===
-His younger brother, [[Taylor Bennett (rapper)|Taylor Bennett]], is also a rapper.<ref>Bleakmax {{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-chance-the-rapper-join-brother-taylor-bennett-on-broad-shoulders-20151119|title=Hear Chance The Rapper Join Brother Taylor Bennett on 'Broad Shoulders|work=Rolling Stone|date=2015-11-19}} Rollingstone.com. Retrieved January 20, 2016.</ref> Both brothers began rapping at the same time and have a similar style.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.michigandaily.com/section/arts/chance-rappers-brother-taylor-bennett-sounds-awful-lot-him|title=Chance the Rapper's brother, Taylor Bennett, sounds an awful lot like him|work=The Michigan Daily|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Both the rappers also draw inspiration from Chicago native Kanye West.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://chicagoist.com/2014/03/03/taylor_bennett_chance_the_rapper.php|title=Taylor Bennett Is Headed For Big Things, Just As Soon As He Graduates High School|work=Chicagoist|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301053624/http://chicagoist.com/2014/03/03/taylor_bennett_chance_the_rapper.php|archivedate=March 1, 2017}}</ref>
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-In July 2015, Bennett announced that he was expecting his first child with his girlfriend Kirsten Corley, whom he began to date in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://genius.com/Oyster-magazine-chance-the-rapper-oyster-magazine-interview-annotated |title=Chance The Rapper Oyster Magazine Interview |work=Oyster Magazine |publisher=Genius Media Group | location = Brooklyn, New York |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6641837/chance-the-rapper-expecting-baby-girlfriend?mobile_redirection=false | work = [[Billboard.com]] | first = Colin | last = Stutz | date = July 23, 2015 | title = Chance The Rapper Announces He's Expecting a Baby | publisher = Prometheus Global Media | accessdate = October 27, 2015 }}</ref> In September 2015, Corley gave birth to their daughter, Kensli.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/09/chance-the-rapper-baby-daughter|title=Chance The Rapper Welcomes His First Child, a Daughter|website=Fuse|access-date=April 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chance The Rapper Talks Fatherhood, Black Lives Matter & a Secret Project with Stephen Colbert|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peCXQAyvp2I|website=Youtube}}</ref> Kensli was kept out of social media until December 31, 2016, when Bennett posted a picture of her on [[Instagram]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://people.com/babies/chance-the-rapper-daughter-obamas/|last1=Adams |first1=Char |date=January 1, 2017 |title= 'Say Cheese!' Chance the Rapper Posts Sweet Photo of Daughter Meeting the Obamas |website=People}}</ref> In May 2016, after they had stopped living together, Corley wanted the courts to declare Bennett as the father of their daughter, requiring him to pay [[Child support in the United States|child support]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stephens|first1=Brittney|title=It's Complicated: Get the Details on Chance the Rapper's Relationship Status|url=http://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Chance-Rapper-Girlfriend-Daughter-43164884|website=POPSUGAR Celebrity}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Walsh|first1=S.M.|title=Kristen Corley, Chance the Rapper's Girlfriend: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know|url=http://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/02/kristen-corley-chance-the-rapper-girlfriend-baby-mama-child-daughter/|website=Heavy.com|date=February 13, 2017}}</ref>
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-In February 2017, Bennett's child support case reopened in an attempt to work out child support terms and a parenting schedule as Bennett and Corley moved to separate residences.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/71522-chance-the-rapper-child-support-dispute-back-in-court/|title=Chance the Rapper Child Support Dispute Back in Court {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> The ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' published an article about a dispute between the two in March 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-chance-the-rapper-in-child-support-dispute/|title=Mitchell: Child-support spat could hurt Chance the Rapper's image|work=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824054312/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-chance-the-rapper-in-child-support-dispute/|archive-date=August 24, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bennett replied to the article saying "Y'all better do y'all jobs and stop worrying about how good my family is. Just a friendly reminder. Don't let anybody get between you and your family."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/chance-the-rapper-child-support-claims-2011220|title=Chance The Rapper responds to child support claims|date=March 10, 2017|work=NME|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> On March 21, 2017, the dispute was [[settled out of court]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/agreement-reached-in-chance-the-rapper-child-support-case/|title=Agreement reached in Chance the Rapper child support case|work=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=November 25, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201045009/https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/agreement-reached-in-chance-the-rapper-child-support-case/|archive-date=December 1, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.spin.com/2017/03/chance-the-rapper-child-support/|title=Chance the Rapper's Child Support Case Has Been Resolved|date=March 21, 2017|work=Spin|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Corley and Bennett reconciled, and on July 4, 2018, they became engaged after 5 years together.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Perez|first1=Lexy|title=Chance the Rapper Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend Kirsten Corley|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chance-rapper-engaged-longtime-girlfriend-kirsten-corley-1125034|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 4, 2018|access-date=July 4, 2018}}</ref> The two married on March 9, 2019 at the Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach, California with guests including [[Kim Kardashian]] and [[Kanye West]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.etonline.com/chance-the-rapper-marries-kirsten-corley-121078 |title=Chance the Rapper Marries Kirsten Corley |website= [[Entertainment Tonight]] |first=Antoinette |last=Bueno |date= March 10, 2019 |accessdate=March 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/music/chance-the-rapper-marries-kirsten-corley/|title=Chance the Rapper Marries Longtime Girlfriend Kirsten Corley — See the Photos!|website=PEOPLE.com}}</ref>
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-Bennett spends much of his free time with his daughter, and frequently takes her on outings. These have included a [[Chicago Bulls]] basketball game,<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=http://people.com/babies/chance-the-rapper-daughter-cheer-on-chicago-bulls/|title=Chance the Rapper Takes Daughter Kensli to a Basketball Game — See the Cute Video!|date=April 13, 2017|work=PEOPLE.com|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> meeting the [[Family of Barack Obama|Obamas]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://people.com/babies/chance-the-rapper-daughter-obamas/|title='Say Cheese!' Chance the Rapper Posts Sweet Photo of Daughter Meeting the Obamas|date=January 1, 2017|work=PEOPLE.com|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BOs3-bnBM9n/|title=Instagram post by Chance The Rapper • Jan 1, 2017 at 12:11am UTC|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> and working out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BSyfgJTDT8K/|title=Instagram post by Chance The Rapper • Apr 12, 2017 at 2:38pm UTC|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":6" />
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-In September 2019, Chance's wife Kirsten announced they had their second daughter named Marli.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B2E9j2ip3WK/|title=Kirsten Bennett on Instagram: "Our sweet baby girl, Marli, is here."|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=2019-09-06}}</ref>
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-=== Christianity ===
-Bennett is a [[Christians|Christian]] and refers to [[Jesus Christ]] in many of his songs.<ref>Dark, David, [http://www.mtv.com/news/2882185/i-speak-to-god-in-public-chance-the-rappers-faith/ "I Speak To God In Public: Chance The Rapper's Faith"za], MTV, May 18, 2016.</ref> Bennett was raised as a Christian by his grandmother but later fell out of the faith.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christiantoday.com/article/chance.the.rapper.says.his.grandmas.turn.to.dust.prayer.helped.him.find.his.way.back.to.god/104132.htm|title=Chance The Rapper Says His Grandma's 'Turn to Dust' Prayer Helped Him Find His Way Back to God {{!}} Christian News on Christian Today|website=www.christiantoday.com|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> He rediscovered his faith when his daughter was born with [[atrial flutter]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2016/8/26/chance-the-rapper-says-daughters-health-scare-brought-my-fai.html|title=Chance the Rapper Says Daughter's Health Scare "Brought My Faith Back" – Music News|website=ABC News Radio|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Speaking about the situation, Bennett said "[I just] pray a whole lot, you know, and need a lot of angels and just see shit in a very, like, direct way. And…you know, God bless everything, it worked out well."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blog.godreports.com/2017/01/chance-the-rappers-grandmother-helped-him-find-his-way-back-to-god/|title=Chance the Rapper's grandmother helped him find his way back to God {{!}} God Reports|website=blog.godreports.com|language=en-US|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett wrote on Twitter following the situation on January 31, 2016, "Today's the last day my old life, last day smoking cigs. Headed to church for help. All things are possible thru Christ who strengthens me."<ref>{{Cite tweet|Cite tweet|user=chancetherapper|number=693833227987980290|title=Today's the last day my old life, last day smoking cigs. Headed to church for help. All things are possible thru Christ who strengthens me.|date=January 31, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>
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-Bennett has labelled himself as a Christian rapper following the release of his mixtape ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7800145/chance-the-rapper-interview-teen-vogue-kanye-west|title=Chance the Rapper Says Working With Kanye West is 'Life-Affirming'|work=Billboard|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett believes that God is to thank for his blessings and his success.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/05/30/kendrick-lamar-chance-the-rapper-right-about-god-christian-schneider-column/102160680/|title=Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper are right about God|work=USA TODAY|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> He has attended multiple dates for Kanye West's [[Sunday Service (group)|Sunday Service]], most notably performing his verse on "Ultralight Beam" at [[Sunday Service Coachella performance|Coachella 2019]] and in his hometown at Chicago's [[Huntington Bank Pavilion]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/2019/09/kanye-west-brings-out-chance-the-rapper-at-chicago-sunday-service-watch/ |title=Kanye West and Chance the Rapper Perform "Ultralight Beam" at Chicago "Sunday Service": Watch |last=Arcand |first=Rob |date=2019-09-08 |website=Spin |access-date=2019-09-16}}</ref>
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-==Discography==
-{{main|Chance the Rapper discography}}
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-* ''[[10 Day]]'' (2012)
-* ''[[Acid Rap]]'' (2013)
-* ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]'' (2016)
-* ''[[The Big Day (album)|The Big Day]]'' (2019)
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-== Filmography ==
-{| class="wikitable"
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-| 2018
-| ''[[Slice (film)|Slice]]''
-| Dax Lycander
-| ''Credited as Chance Bennett'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/movies/2017/10/31/chance-the-rapper-slice-trailer/|title=Chance the Rapper's upcoming murder mystery Slice debuts new trailer|website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=Josh|last=Glickman|date=October 31, 2017|accessdate=August 6, 2018}}</ref>
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-|2019
-|''[[The Lion King (2019 film)|The Lion King]]''
-| Bush Baby (voice)
-|<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/07/chance-the-rapper-lion-king-nostalgia-consultant-voiced-characters-1202158712/ |title = Chance the Rapper Turned His 'Nostalgia Consultant' Role on 'The Lion King' into a Voice Acting Gig|date = 2019-07-17}}</ref>
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-|2019
-|''[[Between Two Ferns: The Movie]]''
-| Himself
-|<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Brandon Friederich |title=Zach Galifianakis Takes on Matthew McConaughey, Will Ferrell, Chrissy Teigen in ''Between Two Ferns: The Movie'' Trailer |magazine=[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]] |date=September 4, 2019 |url=https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/between-two-ferns-the-movie-trailer-2019-9 |access-date=September 17, 2019}}</ref>
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-|2020
-|''[[Trolls World Tour]]''
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-|''In production''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Galuppo |first1=Mia |title=Chance the Rapper Joins the Cast of 'Trolls 2' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chance-rapper-joins-cast-trolls-2-1110763 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |accessdate=June 13, 2018}}</ref>
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-| rowspan="2"| 2013
-|''[[The Eric Andre Show]]''
-| rowspan="2"| Himself
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-|''[[The Arsenio Hall Show]]''
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-| 2014
-|''[[Black Dynamite (TV series)|Black Dynamite]]''
-| [[Bob Marley]]
-| [[Voice acting|Voice role]]
-|-
-| rowspan="2"| 2015
-|''[[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]''
-| rowspan="7"| Himself
-|
-|-
-|''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
-|[[Musical guest]]
-|-
-| rowspan="2"|2016
-|''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]''
-|
-|-
-|''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]''
-|
-|-
-| rowspan="2"|2017
-|''[[Wild 'N Out]]''
-|
-|-
-|''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
-|[[Guest host]]
-|-
-| 2019
-|''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
-|[[Guest host]] and [[musical guest]]
-|-
-|2019
-|’’[[Late Late Show W/ J Corden]]’’
-| rowspan=“2”|Himself
-|[[Guest Host/Musical Guest]]
-|-
-|2019
-|Rhythm and Flow
-|Himself
-|Judge
-|-
-|2020
-|Punk'd
-|Himself
-|Host
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-! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Short films
-|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center
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-!Film
-! Role
-! Notes
-|-
-|2013
-|''[[Clapping for the Wrong Reasons]]''
-| Marcus
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-|-
-|2015
-|''Mr. Happy''
-|Victor
-|
-|-
-|2019
-|''[[Steven Universe: The Movie]]''
-|Songwriter, Co-executive producer<ref>https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/1139261200519184384</ref>
-|TV movie<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2019/06/steven-universe-the-movie-chance-the-rapper-patti-lupone-cartoon-network-1202631825/ |title = 'Steven Universe the Movie' Adds Chance the Rapper, Patti LuPone and More to Musical|date = 2019-06-13}}</ref>
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-== Concert tours ==
-* [[Magnificent Coloring World Tour]] (2016)
-* [[Be Encouraged Tour]] (2017)
-* [[The Big Tour (Chance the Rapper)]] (2019)
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-== Awards and nominations ==
-{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Chance the Rapper}}
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-== See also ==
-* [[Chance the Snapper]]
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-== References ==
-{{Reflist}}
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-* {{Discogs artist|Chance The Rapper|Chance the Rapper}}
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4 => '| caption = Chance the Rapper in February 2018',
5 => '| birth_name = Chancelor Jonathan Bennett',
6 => '| alias = Chano<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/chance-the-rapper-early-mixtapes-good-enough-back-to-school-pack|title=Listen to Two Recently Unearthed Mixtapes of Early Chance the Rapper Material|author=Kyle Kramer|date=December 10, 2013|work=Complex|accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref>',
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11 => '| residence = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chance the Rapper buying $4 million condo in Streeterville |url=https://chicago.curbed.com/2018/4/20/17261854/chance-the-rapper-streeterville-condo-helmut-jahn |website=Curbed Chicago |accessdate=July 20, 2018}}</ref>',
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34 => '* The Social Experiment<!--Current collective with Peter, Nico, and Nate, created Surf-->',
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36 => '* [[Donald Glover|Childish Gambino]]',
37 => '* [[Francis and the Lights]]<!--Frequent collaborator (Appears on May I Have This Dance, Dear Thodosia, Wonderful Everyday: Arthur, Summer Friends, The Big Day, etc.)-->',
38 => '* [[Jeremih]]<!--Co-created Merry Christmas Lil Mama mixtape-->',
39 => '*[[Justin Bieber]]',
40 => '* [[Kanye West]]<!--Upcoming collab studio album, "Good Ass Job", also cross-work on TLOP and CB-->',
41 => '* [[Lil B]]<!--Co-created Free Based Freestyles mixtape-->',
42 => '* [[Noname (rapper)|Noname]]<!--Frequent collaborator (Appears on Lost, Warm Enough, Drown, Israel, Last Dance, etc.)-->',
43 => '* [[Nico Segal]]<!--Member of Social Experiment and Savemoney, frequent performing on Chance's projects-->',
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51 => ''''Chancelor Jonathan Bennett''' (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as '''Chance the Rapper''', is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and activist.',
52 => '',
53 => 'Born in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], Chance the Rapper released his debut [[mixtape]] ''[[10 Day]]'' in 2012. He began to gain mainstream recognition in 2013 after releasing his second mixtape, ''[[Acid Rap]]'', which gained critical praise.<ref>https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/28/entertainment/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap-10day-trnd/index.html</ref> He then released his third mixtape, ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]'', in 2016, which garnered further critical acclaim and attention. It earned him three [[Grammy Award]]s, including the award for [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Album|Best Rap Album]]; upon winning, it became the first [[Streaming media|streaming]]-only album to win a Grammy Award, and peaked at number eight on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>https://pitchfork.com/news/71555-grammys-2017-chance-the-rapper-wins-best-rap-album/</ref> His debut studio album ''[[The Big Day (album)|The Big Day]]'' was released on July 26, 2019.<ref>https://www.npr.org/2019/07/26/742508980/the-big-day-is-finally-here-stream-chance-the-rapper-s-debut-album</ref><ref>https://ew.com/music/2019/07/26/chance-the-rapper-releases-debut-album-the-big-day/</ref>',
54 => '',
55 => 'Alongside his solo career, Chance the Rapper is a member of the Chicago collective [[SaveMoney]], and is the vocalist for the band the Social Experiment; they released the album ''[[Surf (Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment album)|Surf]]'' in May 2015, led by trumpeter [[Nico Segal]].<ref>https://www.thefader.com/2016/05/13/chance-the-rapper-social-experiment-coloring-book</ref> He is also involved in social activism in the Chicago community where he resides.<ref name="CTactivism">{{cite news|last1=Fragassi |first1=Selena |title=Chance the Rapper talks music, Chicago and activism during MCA chat |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/chance-the-rapper-talks-music-chicago-and-activism-during-mca-chat/ |newspaper=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|date=March 5, 2018|language=en}}</ref>',
56 => '',
57 => '== Early life ==',
58 => 'Chancelor Jonathan Bennett was born in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].<ref>https://www.biography.com/musician/chance-the-rapper</ref> His father, Ken Williams-Bennett, was an aide to the late Chicago mayor [[Harold Washington]] and then-Senator [[Barack Obama]].<ref>https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/news/a50115/chance-the-rapper-obama-connection/</ref> His mother, Lisa Bennett,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.popsugar.co.uk/celebrity/Chance-Rapper-His-Mom-2017-BET-Awards-43677638|title=Chance the Rapper Brought a Special Date to the BET Awards — His Mum, Lisa|last=Sisavat|first=Monica|work=POPSUGAR Celebrity UK|date=June 26, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> worked for the [[Illinois Attorney General]].<ref>https://celebily.com/chance-the-rappers-parents-brother-and-daughter/</ref> Bennett grew up in the [[Middle class in the United States|middle-class]] neighborhood of West [[Chatham, Chicago|Chatham]] on [[South Side, Chicago|Chicago's South Side]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture/December-2015/Why-Chance-the-Rapper-Doesnt-Talk-About-Rahm-Emanuel-Publicly/|title=Why Chance The Rapper Doesn't Talk About Rahm Emanuel Publicly|last=Obaro|first=Tomi|work=Chicago Magazine|date=December 4, 2015|access-date=December 16, 2015}}</ref> When Bennett was sixteen, his father began to work in the [[United States Department of Labor|Department of Labor]] during President Barack Obama's first term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.power106.com/blogs/thecruzshowblog/chance-rapper-talks-about-being-drunk-white-house-meeting-obama-first-time|title=Chance the Rapper Talks About Being Drunk at the White House & Meeting Obama for the First Time {{!}} Power 106 {{!}} #1 For Hip Hop|author=#TheCruzShow|work=Power 106 {{!}} #1 For Hip Hop|date=September 15, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/who-is-chance-the-rapper/growing-up-in-chicago|title=Who Is Chance the Rapper? Growing Up in Chicago|last=Drake|first=David|website=Complex|language=en|date=March 23, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett personally met President Obama in his youth and discussed his aspirations to be a rapper, to which Obama responded with "word".<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2016-10-19-chance-the-rapper-his-father-things-come-full-circle|title=For Chance The Rapper & His Father, Things Come Full Circle|last=James|first=Andy|work=DJBooth|date=October 19, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett was originally going to move to [[Washington, D.C.]] following Obama's win in the [[2008 United States presidential election|2008 presidential election]], though those plans eventually fell through.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://chicagoist.com/2013/12/11/youmedia.php|title=Before '10 Day': Exploring Chance The Rapper's Early Career|last=Karpowicz|first=Katie|work=Chicagoist|date=December 11, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207183118/http://chicagoist.com/2013/12/11/youmedia.php|archivedate=December 7, 2016}}</ref> Bennett attended [[Jones College Prep High School]] where he was a member of the [[Jewish Student Union]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170214/loop/chance-the-rapper-grammy-win-chancelor-bennett-jones-college-prep-high-school|title=When Chance The Rapper Was Just Chance The Teenager (PHOTOS)|last=Matthews|first=David|website=DNAinfo Chicago|date=February 14, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824051109/https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170214/loop/chance-the-rapper-grammy-win-chancelor-bennett-jones-college-prep-high-school|archivedate=August 24, 2017}}</ref>',
59 => '',
60 => 'Bennett's interest in music began with [[Michael Jackson]], who he exclusively listened to on cassettes until the fifth grade.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/who-is-chance-the-rapper/getting-into-music|title=Who Is Chance the Rapper? Getting Into Music|last=Drake|first=David|website=Complex|language=en|date=March 23, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Growing up, Bennett's parents were constantly playing music, including [[Billie Holiday]], [[Sam Cooke]] and other artists in the [[jazz]] and [[Gospel music|gospel]] genres.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/02/13/chance-the-rappers-dad-almost-surreal-seeing-him-achieve-his-dream/|title=Chance The Rapper's Dad: "Almost Surreal" Seeing Him Achieve His Dream|date=February 13, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett began listening to hip-hop after hearing "[[Through the Wire]]" by [[Kanye West]] on the radio while walking through [[Hyde Park, Chicago]]. After finding out the song was on West's debut album ''[[The College Dropout]]'', Bennett purchased the album, making it the first hip-hop album that Bennett listened to.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/#_|title=Chance the Rapper Drops Acid|last=Taylor|first=John|work=Interview Magazine|date=April 30, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett considers West a huge influence on him and has said that he was inspired to begin rapping by West.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/a-history-of-kanye-west-and-chance-the-rapper-s-musical-relationship|title=A History Of Kanye West And Chance The Rapper's Musical Relationship|last=Fleischer|first=Adam|website=Genius|language=en|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=92394571794874368|title=Thanks kanye. U put me on rappin.|date=July 16, 2011|user=chancetherapper|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> Bennett and West met each other in August 2014 at [[Bonnaroo Music Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/saauF6HDsQ/|title=Instagram post by Chance The Rapper|date=September 1, 2014|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>',
61 => '',
62 => 'Bennett began rapping in the sixth grade when his cousin let him start using his studio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/who-is-chance-the-rapper/learning-to-rap|title=Who Is Chance the Rapper? Learning to Rap|last=Drake|first=David|website=Complex|language=en|date=March 23, 2013|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> In his freshman year at Jones College Prep High School, Bennett formed the hip-hop duo Instrumentality alongside a friend.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://fatbuddhastore.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/music-monday-chance-rapper.html |title=Fat Buddha Store: Music Monday – Chance The Rapper! |last=McCutcheon|first=Craig|publisher=Fatbuddhastore.blogspot.co.uk |date=May 13, 2013|accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> Many of Chance's earliest performances took place at the YOUmedia Lyricist Loft at [[Harold Washington Library]] in Chicago.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/12/early-mixtapes-from-chance-the-rapper-surface-online/|title=Early mixtapes from Chance The Rapper surface online|last=Madden|first=Michael|website=Consequence of Sound|date=December 10, 2013|access-date=December 16, 2015}}</ref> After placing second in a local songwriting contest, Bennett met then-Chicago Mayor, [[Richard M. Daley]] who enjoyed his music.<ref name=":2" /> Bennett spent most of his [[Junior (education)|junior]] year and a small amount of his [[senior (education)|senior]] year writing a draft for his debut project, ''[[10 Day]]'',<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/chance-the-rapper-wrote-his-breakout-album-during-high-school-suspension-2016-6|title=Chance the Rapper wrote his breakout album during a 10-day suspension from high school|last=Shamsian|first=David|work=Business Insider|date=June 22, 2017|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> which was later released after Bennett was suspended for ten days after being caught smoking [[cannabis]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/chance-the-rapper-remembers-the-high-school-weed-arrest-that-inspired-his-first-mixtape|title=Chance The Rapper Remembers The High School Weed Arrest That Inspired His First Mixtape|author=@bfred|website=Genius|language=en|date=December 26, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>',
63 => '',
64 => '== Music career ==',
65 => '=== 2011–2012: Career beginnings and ''10 Day'' ===',
66 => '{{main|10 Day}}',
67 => 'At [[Jones College Prep High School]], some of his teachers ridiculed his aspirations to become a musician.<ref name="sxsw-2013">{{cite web |title=Chance The Rapper| work=SX Schedule |url=http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_MS20965 |publisher=[[SXSW]] |location=Austin, Texas |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> In early 2011 during his senior year, following a 10-day suspension for marijuana possession on campus,<ref>{{cite interview | subject = Chance The Rapper | interviewer = [[Stephen Colbert]] | title = [[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]] | publisher = [[CBS]] | date = October 26, 2015 }}</ref> Bennett recorded his first full-length project, a [[mixtape]] entitled ''[[10 Day (mixtape)|10 Day]]'' (also known as ''#10Day'').<ref name="sxsw-2013" /><ref name="xxl-talks">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/09/chance-the-rapper-talks-childish-gambino-cosign-signing-to-caa-and-new-mixtape/|title=Chance The Rapper Talks Childish Gambino Cosign, Signing to CAA and New Mixtape|work=XXLMag.com|accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.wsj.com/articles/chance-the-rappers-independent-course-1444235576 | first = Neil | last = Shah | title = Chance The Rapper's Independent Course | date = October 7, 2015 | work = [[Wall Street Journal]] | edition = online | location = New York City | accessdate = October 27, 2015 }}</ref> In December 2011, he released a song titled "Windows", and publicly announced his ''10 Day'' project.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2011/12/chance-the-rapper-windows.html/ |title=Chance The Rapper – Windows – Fake Shore Drive |last=Barber|first=Andrew|work=Fake Shore Drive |date=December 7, 2011|accessdate=October 28, 2014 }}</ref> In February 2012, Bennett was highlighted as one of ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' magazine's "10 New Chicago Rappers to Watch Out For".<ref>{{cite web|title=Complex 10 New Chicago Rappers to Watch Out For|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/02/10-new-chicago-rappers-to-watch-out-for/|last=Barber|first=Andrew|publisher=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=February 23, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2017}}</ref> Bennett says he spent "about eight months recording, writing, and making connections off of the hunger to put out something".<ref name="xxl-talks" /> Bennett released the mixtape on April 3, 2012, and it has since been downloaded over 500,000 times via mixtape-sharing site [[DatPiff]].<ref name="xxl-talks" /><ref>{{cite web|title=10 Day Mixtape|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Chance-The-Rapper-10-Day-mixtape.337986.html|publisher=Datpiff.com|accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> The mixtape was well-received locally and helped Bennett make connections with producers such as [[Chuck Inglish]], Kenny Jame$ and Blended Babies.<ref name="xxl-talks" /> The mixtape also grabbed the attention of ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine, which featured it in the publication's Cheap Tunes column.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/leorgalil/2012/04/11/cheap-tunes-chance-the-rappers-10day/ |title=Cheap Tunes: Chance The Rapper's '10Day' |author=Leor Galil |date=April 11, 2012 |work=Forbes |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref>',
68 => '',
69 => '=== 2012–2015: ''Acid Rap'' and The Social Experiment ===',
70 => '{{Main|Acid Rap|Surf (Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment album)}}',
71 => 'In July 2012, Bennett appeared on American rapper [[Childish Gambino]]'s sixth mixtape, ''[[Royalty (Childish Gambino album)|Royalty]]'', on the track "They Don't Like Me". Gambino would go on to ask Bennett to join on his first concert tour of North America as his [[opening act]].<ref name="xxl-talks"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ishootshows.com/2012/06/10/photos-chance-the-rapper-the-pageant-camp-tour/|title=Photos: Chance The Rapper @ The Pageant, CAMP Tour|last=Owyoung|first=Todd|work=ishootshows.com|date=June 10, 2012|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/indies/1560132/how-20-year-old-chance-the-rapper-has-nearly-every-major-label|title=How 20-Year Old Chance The Rapper Has Nearly Every Major Label Chasing Him|last=Ugwu|first=Reggie|date=May 1, 2013|work=Billboard|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref>',
72 => '',
73 => '[[File:Chance The Rapper 2013.jpg|left|thumb|170px|Chance the Rapper performing live in November 2013]]',
74 => '',
75 => 'On April 30, 2013, Bennett released his second mixtape, ''[[Acid Rap]]'',<ref>{{cite web|first=Evan|last=Rytlewski|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap,97671/|title=Chance The Rapper: Acid Rap|publisher=[[The A.V. Club]]|date=May 14, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> on [[DatPiff]]. The record has been downloaded over 1.5 million times.<ref>{{cite web|title=Acid Rap|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Chance-The-Rapper-Acid-Rap-mixtape.483826.html|publisher=Datpiff.com|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett enlisted [[guest appearance]]s from [[Twista]], [[Vic Mensa]], [[Saba (rapper)|Saba]], [[BJ the Chicago Kid]], [[Action Bronson]], Childish Gambino and [[Ab-Soul]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Erin|last=Brady|url=http://www.cmj.com/reviews/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/|title=Review: Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap|publisher=[[CMJ]]|date=May 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004014558/http://www.cmj.com/reviews/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/|archive-date=October 4, 2015|accessdate=October 25, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Acid Rap'' was well-received by critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18105-chance-the-rapper-acid-rap/|title=Chance The Rapper: Acid Rap Album Review|last=Weiss|first=Jeff|work=Pitchfork|date=May 7, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> At [[Metacritic]], the mixtape received an average score of 86, based on 21 critics, which indicates "universal acclaim".<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/acid-rap/chance-the-rapper/critic-reviews|title=Critic Reviews for Acid Rap|work=[[Metacritic]] |date=April 30, 2013}}</ref> It was nominated for Best Mixtape at the [[2013 BET Hip Hop Awards]].<ref name="2013bet">{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/08/bet-award-2013-nominees|title=Here Are The BET Award Nominees|first=Alex |last=Russell |date=August 23, 2013 |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}</ref> On May 6, 2013, the song "Paranoia" (produced by [[Nosaj Thing]]), after initially being featured as a [[hidden track]] on ''Acid Rap'', was released as a contribution to Yours Truly and Adidas originals' "Songs from Scratch" series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2013/05/video-chance-the-rapper-nosaj-thing-for-adidas-songs-from-scratch-series.html/|title=Video: Chance The Rapper & Nosaj Thing For adidas 'Songs From Scratch' Series|last=Barber|first=Andrew|work=Fake Shore Drive|date=May 6, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref>',
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77 => 'In June 2013, Bennett was featured in a commercial for [[MySpace]] as part of their relaunch, alongside fellow American rappers [[Mac Miller]], [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Schoolboy Q]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fakeshoredrive.com/2013/06/video-chance-the-rapper-featured-in-new-myspace-commercial.html/|title=Video: Chance The Rapper Featured In New Myspace Commercial|last=Barber|first=Andrew|work=Fake Shore Drive|date=June 12, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In July 2013, ''Acid Rap'' debuted at number 63 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] chart, due to downloads on iTunes and Amazon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/5650665/chance-the-rapper-with-acid-rap-mixtape-meets-the|title=Chance The Rapper, with 'Acid Rap' Mixtape, Meets the Legal Black Hole Around Unsigned Artists (From the Magazine)|last=Ugwu|first=Reggie|date=August 14, 2013|work=Billboard|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In August 2013, Bennett performed at the Chicago music festival [[Lollapalooza]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lollapalooza confirms 2013 lineup, day-by-day breakdown|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2013/04/lollapalooza-confirms-2013-lineup-day-by-day-breakdown/|publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]]|date=April 1, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> ''Acid Rap'' was listed on multiple 50 best albums of 2013 lists, including 26th for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-albums-of-2013-20131202/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap-19691231|title=50 Best Albums of 2013|publisher=Rolling Stone|date=December 2, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> 12th on [[Pitchfork Media|Pitchfork]]'s list,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/9293-the-top-50-albums-of-2013/4/|title=Top 50 Albums of 2013|publisher=Pitchfork|date=December 18, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> and ranked 4th by ''Complex''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-50-best-albums-of-2013/chance-the-rapper-acid-rap|title=The 50 Best Albums of 2013|last=Gleckman|first=Alexander|publisher=Complex|date=December 9, 2013|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> It was also listed as one of [[NPR Music]]'s 50 Favorite Albums of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/bestmusic2013/2013/12/10/249243871/npr-musics-50-favorite-albums-of-2013|title=NPR Music's 50 Favorite Albums Of 2013|publisher=[[NPR Music]]|date=December 10, 2013|accessdate=June 18, 2014}}</ref> Bennett began his ''Social Experiment Tour'' in [[Champaign, Illinois]], on October 25, 2013, lasting until December 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://static.squarespace.com/enwiki/static/5105d89ee4b0869f6416d903/t/52474ce8e4b0b4dd6e2410b2/1380404472496/Social%20Experiment%20Tour.jpg?format=1000w |format=JPG |title=Chance The Rapper's Social Experiment : Tour Poster |publisher=Static.squarespace.com |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref>',
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79 => 'In March 2014, Bennett appeared in a shoppable online video for [[Dockers (brand)|Dockers]], promoting the brand's spring line, in which Bennett talks his style, love for creating music, and how it feels to live in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2014/03/28/chance-rapper-x-dockers-spring-2014-shoppable-video/|title=Chance The Rapper x Dockers Spring 2014 Shoppable Video|work=BallerStatus.com|date=March 28, 2017|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hypetrak.com/2014/03/chance-the-rapper-dockers-pair-up-for-shoppable/|title=Chance The Rapper & Dockers Pair Up For Shoppable Video & Interview|last=Brooks|first=Richard|work=HYPETRAK|date=March 29, 2014|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freshnessmag.com/2014/03/28/chance-rapper-x-dockers-shoppable-video/|title=Chance The Rapper x Dockers – Shoppable Video – FreshnessMag.com|work=Freshness Mag|date=March 28, 2014|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On May 5, 2014, ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' revealed Bennett was included in [[XXL (magazine)#XXL Annual Freshman List|their annual freshman class]], alongside fellow up-and-comers [[Isaiah Rashad]], [[Ty Dolla $ign]], [[Rich Homie Quan]], Vic Mensa, [[August Alsina]], [[Troy Ave]], [[Kevin Gates]], [[Lil Bibby]], [[Jon Connor]], [[Lil Durk]] and [[Jarren Benton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/05/xxl-freshmen-2014-cover-revealed/ |title=XXL Freshmen 2014 Cover Revealed – XXL |last=Sia|first=Nicole|publisher=XXLmag.com |date=May 5, 2014|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> During Fall 2014, Bennett and other artists participated in Verge Campus tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/chance-the-rapper-to-headline-the-2014-verge-campus-fall-tour|title=Chance The Rapper to Headline the 2014 Verge Campus Fall Tour|last=Frydenlund|first=Zach|date=September 2, 2014|work=Complex|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In November 2014, Bennett was presented Chicago's "Outstanding Youth of the Year Award" by Mayor [[Rahm Emanuel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/57377-chance-the-rapper-receives-chicagos-outstanding-youth-of-the-year-award-from-mayor-rahm-emanuel/|title=Chance The Rapper Receives Chicago's Outstanding Youth of the Year Award From Mayor Rahm Emanuel|author=Minsker, Evan|date=November 9, 2014|work=Pitchfork|accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref>',
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81 => 'In January 2015, Bennett was listed number 7 on the "Forbes 30 Under 30" 2015 music list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-2015/#/music|title=Forbes' 30 Under 30 2015: Music|author1=Zack O'Malley Greenburg|author2=Natalie Robehmed|date=January 5, 2015|work=Forbes.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> In March 2015, Bennett released a [[short film]] called ''Mr. Happy'', which was directed by [[Colin Tilley]]. ''Mr. Happy'' centers around the main character, named Victor, who is struggling from depression and was attempting to commit suicide. After many failed attempts to kill himself, he discovers Mr. Happy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theblenderwmuc.com/chance-rapper-stars-mr-happy/|title=Chance The Rapper Stars in "Mr. Happy"|work=TheBlenderWmuc.com|date=March 24, 2015|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6516762/chance-the-rapper-mr-happy-film-interview|title=Chance the Rapper Admits It Was Hard to Act Depressive in His Film Debut 'Mr. Happy'|work=Billboard|access-date=December 19, 2017}}</ref> On April 30, 2015, Bennett gave a lecture at [[Harvard University]]'s Hiphop Archive & Research Institute.<ref name=thefader20150506>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/05/06/chance-the-rapper-harvard-lecture|title=All The Best Quotes From Chance The Rapper's Lecture At Harvard|last=Leight|first=Elias|work=The FADER|date=May 6, 2015|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref>',
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83 => 'Just before midnight on May 28, 2015, ''[[Surf (Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment album)|Surf]]'' was released for free on the American iTunes store as an iTunes Exclusive. The album received high acclaim from music critics, receiving an aggregate score of 86 on review site [[Metacritic]], which indicates "universal acclaim", based on 17 reviews. In June 2015, Bennett performed at the [[Bonnaroo Music Festival]] in the superjam concert collection. He also made a guest performance with fellow rapper [[Kendrick Lamar]], on stage with [[Earth, Wind & Fire]]. On July 19, 2015, Bennett and [[Lil B]] announced that they recorded a collaborative mixtape. The two rappers released it on August 5, titled ''[[Free (Based Freestyles Mixtape)]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/07/chance-the-rapper-and-lil-b-say-they-recorded-an-album-together/ | title=Chance The Rapper and Lil B say they recorded an album together | publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]] | date=July 19, 2015 | accessdate=July 27, 2015 | last=Young | first=Alex}}</ref>',
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85 => 'On October 13, 2015, Bennett released a video for a new song, titled "Family Matters", on his website. The song, which shares the same name as his fall 2015 tour with D.R.A.M., [[Metro Boomin]], Towkio (and [[Hiatus Kaiyote]] on select dates), is a rework of the [[Kanye West]] song "Family Business" from his 2004 album ''[[The College Dropout]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCI2cK7AeEg |title=Chance The Rapper – "Family Matters" |publisher=YouTube |date=October 13, 2015 |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6648418/chance-the-rapper-family-matters-tour |title=Chance the Rapper Announces North American 'Family Matters' Tour |last=Weatherby |first=Taylor |publisher=Billboard |date=July 29, 2015 |accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/61627-chance-the-rapper-covers-kanye-wests-family-business-in-family-matters-video/ |title=Chance The Rapper Covers Kanye West's "Family Business" in "Family Matters" Video |last=Minsker |first=Evan |work=Pitchfork |date=October 13, 2015 |accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> A few days before this, a video surfaced online of Bennett performing a new song live, ending the song by saying the words "third mixtape", leading many to believe the wait might be coming to a close for his next release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-performs-new-song-mentions-third-mixtape-news.18129.html |title=Chance The Rapper Performs New Song, Mentions Third Mixtape |last=Schwartz |first=Danny |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=October 12, 2015 |accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On October 27, 2015, Bennett premiered a new song, titled "Angels" featuring Saba, on ''[[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]''. On December 12, 2015, Bennett performed on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', on a new song, titled "Somewhere in Paradise".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-somewhere-in-paradise-feat-jeremih-and-r-kelly-new-song.1967651.html|title=Chance The Rapper – Somewhere In Paradise Feat. Jeremih & R. Kelly {{!}} Stream [New Song]|last=Walker|first=Angus|work=Hotnewhiphop.com|date=December 13, 2015|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>',
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87 => '=== 2016–present: ''Coloring Book'' and ''The Big Day'' ===',
88 => '{{main|Coloring Book (mixtape)|The Big Day (album)}}',
89 => 'In 2016, Bennett was a prominent figure on Kanye West's album ''[[The Life of Pablo]]'', co-writing and appearing on several tracks, including "[[Ultralight Beam]]", "[[Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1]]", "[[Famous (Kanye West song)|Famous]]", "Feedback", and "Waves". According to West, the album's release was delayed due to Bennett's desire for "Waves" to make the album's final cut.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Kanye West: "Ultralight Beam" [ft. Chance The Rapper, The-Dream, Kelly Price, and Kirk Franklin]|url = http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/17987-kanye-west-ultralight-beam-ft-chance-the-rapper-the-dream-kelly-price-and-kirk-franklin/|last=Dombal|first=Ryan|website = Pitchfork|date=February 12, 2016|access-date = October 25, 2017|language = en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = 'Blame Chance': Kanye West Explains 'Life of Pablo' Album Delay|url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/blame-chance-kanye-west-explains-life-of-pablo-album-delay-20160213|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|work=Rolling Stone|date=February 13, 2016|access-date = October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett was also featured on a track titled "Need To Know" on [[Macklemore & Ryan Lewis]]'s album ''[[This Unruly Mess I've Made]]''. The following March, Bennett was featured on [[Skrillex]]'s remix of [[Hundred Waters]]' "Show Me Love".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2016/03/skrillex-chance-the-rapper-moses-sumney-robin-hannibal-hundred-waters-show-me-love-remix-listen/|title=Skrillex Recruits Chance the Rapper, Moses Sumney, Robin Hannibal for Hundred Waters' 'Show Me Love' Remix|last=Brown|first=Harley|work=Spin|date=March 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On April 16, 2016, Chance and other musicians, including [[Alicia Keys]], [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Janelle Monáe]], and [[J. Cole]], met with [[Barack Obama|President Obama]] at the [[White House]] to discuss the [[My Brother's Keeper Challenge]] initiative.<ref name="pitchfork.com">{{Cite web|title = President Obama Meets With Nicki Minaj, Chance The Rapper, J. Cole, More to Discuss "My Brother's Keeper" Initiative|url = http://pitchfork.com/news/64849-president-obama-meets-with-nicki-minaj-chance-the-rapper-j-cole-more-to-discuss-my-brothers-keeper-initiative/|last=Pearce|first=Sheldon|website = Pitchfork|date=April 16, 2016|access-date = October 25, 2017}}</ref>',
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91 => 'On May 12, 2016, Chance's third mixtape, ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]'' (promoted as ''Chance 3''), was released, streaming exclusively on [[Apple Music]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radio.krcb.org/post/chance-rappers-coloring-book-sports-shades-gospel#stream/0|title=Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' Reveals Shades Of Gospel|first=Kiana|last=Fitzgerald|publisher=KRCB|date=May 15, 2016|accessdate=October 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730140713/http://radio.krcb.org/post/chance-rappers-coloring-book-sports-shades-gospel#stream/0|archive-date=July 30, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the first week, the mixtape was streamed over 57.3 million times, which was equivalent to 38,000 units sold, debuting at number eight on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart. It became the first release to chart solely on streams.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7378361/chance-the-rapper-coloring-book-first-streaming-exclusive|title=Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book' is First Streaming-Exclusive Album to Chart on Billboard 200|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|work=Billboard|date=May 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> The mixtape was met with widespread acclaim from music critics, and on review aggregator site [[Metacritic]], received an average score of 89, based on 21 critics, which indicates "universal acclaim".',
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93 => 'On July 13, at the [[2016 ESPY Awards]] show, along with [[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]], he performed a tribute song titled "I Was A Rock" for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-to-honor-muhammad-ali-at-tonights-espy-awards-news.22832.html? |title=Chance The Rapper To Honor Muhammad Ali At Tonight's ESPY Awards|last=Rooney |first=Kyle |work=HotNewHipHop |date=July 13, 2016 |access-date=July 15, 2016}}</ref> On August 16, 2016, Chance wrote the single "We the People" paired in a [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] commercial titled "Unlimited Together", a film directed by Hiro Murai. A second commercial was released on October 4, by [[Nestlé]], to promote the [[Kit Kat]] bar, with Chance starring in costume remixing their jingle. On September 15, 2016, Chance began his [[Magnificent Coloring World Tour]] in [[San Diego]].',
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95 => 'Bennett announced the Magnificent Coloring Tour with an event called Magnificent Coloring Day Festival at Chicago's [[Guaranteed Rate Field]], with a line up including [[Lil Wayne]], [[Young Thug]], [[Skrillex]], [[Tyler, the Creator]] and [[Lil Uzi Vert]], taking place on September 24, 2016, being the first-ever music festival at U.S. Cellular Field.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/07/25/chance-the-rapper-magnificent-coloring-day-festival-2016-lineup/ |title=Chance's Magnificent Coloring Tour |last=Lobenfield |first=Claire |date=July 25, 2016 |website=[[Factmag]] |access-date=July 25, 2016}}</ref> This one day festival event also featured a surprise appearance by [[Kanye West]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/09/25/kanye-chance-the-rapper-magnificent-coloring-day|title=Watch Kanye’s Surprise Set At Chance The Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring Day Festival|website=The FADER|language=en|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref> Bennett launched a campaign in conjunction with rapperradio.com to get his music on the radio on August 17, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-launches-campaign-to-get-his-music-on-the-radio-news.23527.html?|title=Chance the Rapper launches campaign to get music on the radio|last=Low|first=Carver|work=HotNewHipHop|date=August 17, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>',
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97 => '[[File:Chance the Rapper --- Red Rocks --- 05.02.17 (33630241313) (cropped).jpg|right|thumb|190px|Chance the Rapper performing at [[Red Rocks]] in 2017]]',
98 => 'In September 2016, [[H&M]] solicited Bennett to headline their new campaign.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-is-the-face-of-handm-x-kenzos-new-campaign-news.24264.html? |title=H&M chooses Chance the Rapper to headline campaign |last=Rooney |first=Kyle |work=HotNewHipHop|date=September 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In November 2016, he continued on the Magnificent Coloring World Tour, but cancelled the rest of his shows on the European leg due to personal reasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-cancels-remaining-europe-concerts-news.25672.html? |title=Chance The Rapper Cancels Remaining Europe Concerts |last=Feig |first=Zakk |date=November 23, 2016 |work=HotNewHipHop |access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In November 2016, Bennett announced during an interview with DJ Semtex that he was working on his debut album.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/70028-chance-the-rapper-is-working-on-his-debut-album/|title=Chance the Rapper Is Working on His Debut Album|last=Lozano|first=Kevin|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|date=November 23, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett was offered a chance to sign with Kanye West's [[GOOD Music]] in December 2016, though he refused due to his popularity as an independent artist and the freedom of not being attached to a label.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-says-it-wasnt-easy-turning-down-kanye-wests-offer-news.26617.html|title=Chance The Rapper Says It Wasn't Easy Turning Down Kanye West's Offer|last=Feig|first=Zakk|work=HotNewHipHop|date=December 22, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In an August interview about his debut album, Bennett said he may sell the album, a departure from his previous projects' free distribution format.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/03/13/chance-the-rapper-may-sell-his-debut-album/|title=Chance the Rapper May Sell His Debut Albumwebsite=Rap-Up|date=March 13, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> After a report was leaked claiming that audio distribution platform [[SoundCloud]] was close to bankruptcy and had laid off most of its workers,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2017/07/13/soundcloud-report-50-days-money-left/|title=SoundCloud only has enough money to last 50 days, according to reports|date=July 13, 2017|last=Wilson|first=Scott|website=FACT Magazine|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Bennett had a phone call with SoundCloud CEO Alex Ljung.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/chance-the-rapper-soundcloud-here-to-stay-amid-financial-struggles-2017-7|title=Chance the Rapper says SoundCloud is 'here to stay,' after a report says its cash will run out in 50 days|last=Lynch|first=John|work=Business Insider|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Following the phone call, Bennett went onto Twitter, posting that SoundCloud is "here to stay".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/chance-the-rapper-says-soundcloud-is-here-to-stay-in-cryptic-tweet-1202496118/|title=Chance the Rapper Says 'SoundCloud Is Here to Stay' in Cryptic Tweet|last=Aswad|first=Jem|date=July 14, 2017|work=Variety|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> It was later reported that Bennett was just reflecting on what Ljung had previously published in a press release following the leak.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/07/soundcloud-is-not-going-out-of-business-thanks-to.html|title=Updated: Chance the Rapper Just Saved SoundCloud|last=Sharples|first=Grant|work=Paste Magazine|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Soon after, Bennett released a SoundCloud exclusive track with [[Young Thug]] called "Big B's" to benefit the platform, a surprise move that was planned in response to the SoundCloud bankruptcy leak.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/2017/07/17/537708951/chance-the-rapper-and-young-thug-dedicate-big-bs-to-soundcloud|title=Chance The Rapper And Young Thug Dedicate 'Big B's' To SoundCloud|last=Carmichael|first=Rodney|work=NPR|date=July 17, 2017|access-date=December 9, 2017|language=en}}</ref>',
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100 => 'In February 2017, Bennett performed at the 59th annual [[Grammy Awards]], receiving 7 nominations and winning 3 Grammys.<ref>[http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2017/02/13/chance_the_rapper_s_took_the_grammys_to_church_with_joyful_performance_video.html Chance the Rapper took the Grammys to church] slate.com 2017/02/13</ref> His performance featured [[Kirk Franklin]] and [[Tamela Mann]], along with a [[gospel choir]] and orchestra conducted by [[Tom Brooks (music producer)|Tom Brooks]].',
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102 => 'On July 13, Bennett performed a [[Tiny Desk Concerts|NPR Tiny Desk Concert]] where he recited an original poem. The poem, entitled "The Other Side", was crafted on his ride from his hotel, in Washington D.C., to the NPR music offices and was written with black marker on typing paper. Chance also performed, "Juke Jam", a song off of his album [[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]], and a cover to [[Stevie Wonder]]'s song "[[They Won't Go When I Go]]" released in 1974.<ref>Robin Hilton {{Citation|last=NPR Music|title=Chance The Rapper: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert|date=2017-07-17|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kWbZvVU-e0|access-date=2019-04-23}}</ref>',
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104 => 'In July 2017, Bennett was nominated for an [[Emmy Award]] for his song "Last Christmas" that was performed on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''. He shares the nomination with [[Kenan Thompson]], Eli Brueggemann, and Will Stephen in the category for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics|Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics]]. In August 2017, Bennett headlined day three of [[Lollapalooza]] at Grant Park in his hometown of Chicago.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Swartz|first1=Greg Kot, Kevin Williams, Jessi Roti and Tracy|title=Lollapalooza day three: Chance the Rapper mixes boldness, controversy and choppy momentum|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/lollapalooza/ct-lollapalooza-2017-day-three-20170804-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chance The Rapper's Homecoming, Banks' Final Festival Stop & More at Lollapalooza Day Three|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/music-festivals/7890092/lollapalooza-2017-day-three-chance-the-rapper-banks-the-xx|website=Billboard|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref> His performance drew record crowds with some estimates making it the largest attended performance in the event's history.<ref>{{cite web|title=Concert Review: Lollapalooza – Saturday, August 5, 2017 In Grant Park – Glass Animals, Royal Blood, Live, alt-J And Chance The Rapper|url=http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-at-night/2017/08/concert-review-lollapalooza-saturday-grant-park-glass-animals-royal-blood-live-alt-j-chance-the-rapper/|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref>',
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106 => 'In November 2017, Bennett curated and headlined the [[Obama Foundation]] community event at the [[Wintrust Arena]] in Chicago.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Swartz|first1=Tracy|title=Chance the Rapper headlines concert closing out Obama center leadership summit|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chicagoinc/ct-ent-chance-the-rapper-obama-concert-20171101-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref> The event capstoned the inaugural Obama Summit event which featured special guests including former President [[Barack Obama]], First Lady [[Michelle Obama]], [[Andra Day]], [[Gloria Estefan]], [[Aziz Ansari]], [[Lena Waithe]], [[Lin-Manuel Miranda]], and more.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hope|first1=Leah|title=Barack Obama, Prince Harry kick off Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago|url=http://abc7chicago.com/politics/obama-foundation-summit-kicks-off-tuesday-in-chicago/2587944/|website=ABC7 Chicago|accessdate=November 4, 2017|date=October 31, 2017}}</ref>',
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108 => 'In 2018, he featured on "Logout", a song from Saba's album ''[[Care for Me]]''<ref>{{cite web| last1=Blistein|first1=Jon|title=Chance the Rapper, Saba Rap About Digital Problems on New Song 'Logout'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chance-the-rapper-saba-join-on-new-song-logout-w518745|work=Rolling Stone|date=April 5, 2018}}</ref> and "Best Life" from [[Cardi B]]'s debut album ''[[Invasion of Privacy (album)|Invasion of Privacy]]'', and released 4 new songs in July.<ref>{{Citation|last=Chance The Rapper|title=I Might Need Security (Audio)|date=July 18, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZAc41N2QRU|access-date=August 7, 2018}}</ref>',
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110 => 'Bennett performed at Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life on October 31, 2018, a tribute concert celebrating the recently passed rapper [[Mac Miller]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/mac-miller-tribute-concert-chance-the-rapper-ty-dolla-sign-john-mayer-1203017180/|title=Mac Miller Celebrated by Chance the Rapper, Ty Dolla $ign and John Mayer|last=Smith|first=RJ|date=2018-11-01|work=Variety|access-date=2018-11-02|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vulture.com/2018/11/mac-miller-a-celebration-of-life-was-a-just-sendoff.html|title='Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life' Was the Send-off He Deserved|last=Herwees|first=Tasbeeh|work=Vulture|access-date=2018-11-30|language=en}}</ref>',
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112 => 'On November 29, 2018, Bennett released 2 new songs, "My Own Thing" and "The Man Who Has Everything",<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/1068372164578082817|title=Chance The Rapper on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=2018-11-30|language=en}}</ref> and announced on February 11, 2019, that his debut album would be released sometime in July of that same year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/1095148121011687424|title=Chance The Rapper Announces Album|work=Twitter|access-date=2019-02-12|language=en}}</ref> During [[Super Bowl LII]] Bennett appeared alongside [[The Backstreet Boys]] in a commercial for [[Doritos]] with the two artist performing a remix of "I Want it That Way" <ref>{{cite web |last1=Yoo |first1=Noah |title=Chance the Rapper Is In a Super Bowl Doritos Commercial With the Backstreet Boys |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/chance-the-rapper-is-in-a-super-bowl-doritos-commercial-with-the-backstreet-boys/ |website=Pitchfork |accessdate=23 June 2019}}</ref> In May of that year Bennett was featured in [[Ed Sheeran|Ed Sheeran's]] song "[[Cross Me]]" <ref>{{cite web |last1=Legaspi |first1=Althea |title=Hear Ed Sheeran, Chance the Rapper, PnB Rock's New Song 'Cross Me' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ed-sheeran-chance-the-rapper-pnb-rock-cross-me-song-listen-839425/ |website=Rolling Stone |accessdate=24 June 2019|date=2019-05-24 }}</ref> On July 26, 2019, Bennett released his debut studio album ''[[The Big Day (album)|The Big Day]]''.',
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114 => 'In 2019, he wrote the song "True Kinda Love" for [[Steven Universe: The Movie]] alongside [[Rebecca Sugar]], [[James Fauntleroy]], [[Macie Stewart]], and Julian Sanchez, with vocals being performed by [[Estelle (musician)|Estelle]] and [[Zach Callison]].',
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116 => 'In December 2019, Bennett cancelled his "The Big World Tour" for the second time in order to spend time with his newborn daughter.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/chance-the-rapper-cancels-the-big-tour-for-a-second-time-2587700 |title = Chance the Rapper cancels 'The Big Tour' for a second time | NME|date = 2019-12-16}}</ref>',
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118 => 'In January 2020, it was announced that Bennett will be the host of the reboot of [[Punk'd]] that will air on the streaming service [[Quibi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chance-the-rapper-punkd-quibi-942938/|title=Chance the Rapper to Host 'Punk'd' Revival|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|last2=Kreps|first2=Daniel|date=2020-01-25|website=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-29}}</ref>',
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120 => '== Artistry ==',
121 => '=== Musical style ===',
122 => 'Bennett has stated in interviews with ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' and ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' that [[Kanye West]], [[James Brown]], [[MC Hammer]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Lupe Fiasco]], [[Common (rapper)|Common]], [[Young Thug]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Esham]], [[Eminem]], [[Souls of Mischief]] and [[Freestyle Fellowship]] have influenced him.<ref name="xxl-freshmen-chance">{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-freshmen/2014/05/chance-rapper/ |title=Chance The Rapper – XXL |publisher=XXLmag.com |date=May 9, 2014 |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref> When asked about the gospel influences in his music, he also has stated that [[Kirk Franklin]] is one of his favorite artists, and his favorite composer.<ref name="thefader20150506" />',
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124 => 'Bennett's music has been described as versatile<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/news/a56117/chance-the-rapper-tiny-desk-video/|title=This Proves Chance the Rapper Is the Most Versatile Artist in Hip-Hop|last=Miller|first=Matt|work=Esquire|date=July 5, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and uplifting.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/the-pure-and-joyous-uplift-of-chance-the-rapper/2016/10/07/dcf79c2e-8c91-11e6-bff0-d53f592f176e_story.html|title=The pure and joyous uplift of Chance the Rapper|last=Kelly|first=Chris|date=October 7, 2016|work=The Washington Post|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}}</ref> His music generally contains jazz-inspired melodies and gospel influences.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/13/chance-the-rapper-chicago-music-coloring-book-hip-hop|title=How Chance the Rapper redefined the music business's boundaries|last=Kelly|first=Robert|date=May 13, 2016|work=The Guardian|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Bennett's lyrics usually have references to Christian theology,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21909-coloring-book/|title=Chance the Rapper: Coloring Book Album Review {{!}} Pitchfork|last=ex|first=kris|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|date=May 17, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> his struggles with his faith<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://australia.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-great-is-his-god-a-review-of-chance-the-rappers-coloring-book|title=How Great Is His God?: A Review of Chance the Rapper's 'Coloring Book'|last=Driscoll|first=Faf|website=The Gospel Coalition Australia|language=en|date=June 3, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> and his upbringing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mic.com/articles/143417/the-chance-the-rapper-coloring-book-lyrics-that-ll-awaken-the-90s-kid-in-you#.ayQQqoVDP|title=The Chance the Rapper 'Coloring Book' Lyrics That'll Awaken the '90s Kid in You|last=Swartz|first=Anna|work=Mic|date=May 13, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Chance incorporates choirs into his music to attempt to maximize the gospel undertones.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/grammys/7686260/chance-the-rapper-performs-gospel-infused-coloring-book-medley-at|title=Chance the Rapper Performs Gospel-Infused 'Coloring Book' Medley at Grammys|last=Havens|first=Lyndsey|work=Billboard|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> Sharde' Chapman at ''[[HuffPost]]'' has described Bennett's lyrics as "creative" and "colorful".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sharde-chapman/kaleidoscope-of-meaning-coloring-book_b_12441304.html|title=Kaleidoscope Of Meaning: Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' And Making Religious Meaning In The Intersection|last=Chapman|first=Sharde'|date=October 12, 2016|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>',
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126 => 'Bennett often does traditional singing songs,<ref>{{Citation|last=BBC Radio 1|title=Chance The Rapper - All We Got in the Live Lounge|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U256owjhxDc|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref> and possesses a light-lyric [[tenor]] voice with an expansive vocal range that spans three octaves. Bennett's vocal range reaches its extreme low at the bass F''♯'' (F''♯''2), and rises to its peak high at the tenor high F (F5).<ref>{{Citation|last=SimsBGCTV|title=Chance The Rapper - Vocal Range (F#2)A2-B4-F5|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tf3hgyySqI|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref>',
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128 => '=== Fashion ===',
129 => 'Bennett's fashion style is a large part of his public image, and he has taken interest in the industry. Bennett has designed hats for the [[Chicago White Sox]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2016/04/07/170980006/chance-the-rapper-designs-white-sox-caps|title=Check out the new White Sox hats designed by Chance the Rapper|last=Cosman|first=Ben|website=Major League Baseball|language=en-US|date=April 7, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> ''The Hollywood Reporter'' has said that Bennett is "redefining fashion" with his style of generally wearing overalls and contesting traditional hip-hop fashion norms.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chance-rapper-stylist-talks-overalls-michael-jackson-inspiration-961196|title=How Chance the Rapper Is Redefining Hip-Hop Style, One Pair of Overalls at a Time|last=Reed|first=Sam|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=January 5, 2017|access-date=October 27, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett wore a suit that was meant to imitate [[Michael Jackson]] at the [[BET Awards 2017|2017 BET Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/a10223375/chance-michael-jackson-suit-bet-awards/|title=Chance the Rapper Paid Tribute to Michael Jackson on His Death Anniversary|last=Gonzales|first=Erica|date=June 26, 2017|work=Harper's BAZAAR|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett was seen wearing [[Thom Browne]] clothing at the [[59th Annual Grammy Awards|2017 Grammys]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vogue.com/article/chance-the-rapper-thom-browne-grammy-2017|title=Chance the Rapper Sweeps the Grammys in Thom Browne|last=Carlos|first=Marjon|work=Vogue|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=November 1, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett has been known to wear a signature hat with the number three on it. “I’ve rationalized it to myself that it stands for the third mixtape, the Holy Trinity, and the three-pronged family of myself, my daughter, and my girl.” Bennett said in an interview in regards to the meaning of the number three.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/10/18/chance-the-rapper-3-hat-meaning/|title=Why Does Chance the Rapper Always Wear a 3 Hat?|date=18 October 2017|website=Highsnobiety}}</ref>',
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131 => '== Activism and politics ==',
132 => 'Bennett's father, Ken Bennett, has been involved in [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] politics on the local and national level. Ken Bennett worked for Barack Obama as a presidential appointee<ref name=":2" /> and as an aide.<ref name=":5" /> Ken Bennett also worked on [[Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign|Obama's presidential campaign]] in 2008,<ref name=":2" /> and has worked as an aide to Mayor of Chicago [[Rahm Emanuel]] and as 2019 Chicago mayoral campaign co-chair for [[Toni Preckwinkle]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140103/downtown/former-obama-aide-become-rahms-neighborhood-liaison|title=Ex-Obama Aide, Chance the Rapper's Dad Named Rahm's Neighborhood Liaison|website=DNAinfo Chicago|access-date=August 23, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824053531/https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140103/downtown/former-obama-aide-become-rahms-neighborhood-liaison|archivedate=August 24, 2017}}</ref><ref name="ChanceToni">{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Marty |title=Chance the Rapper made a second mayoral endorsement, and this time it's Toni Preckwinkle |url=https://www.timeout.com/chicago/news/chance-the-rapper-made-a-second-mayoral-endorsement-and-this-time-its-toni-preckwinkle-032119 |website=Time Out Chicago |accessdate=26 March 2019 |language=en |date=21 March 2019}}</ref> Despite his family's ties to the Democratic Party, Bennett has called himself an independent voter, though he has a history of supporting Democrats.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=chancetherapper|number=738505483300929537|title=I'm voting for the democratic nominee.|date=June 2, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.avclub.com/chance-the-rapper-is-modeling-a-thank-you-obama-fashi-1798257392|title=Chance The Rapper is modeling a "Thank You Obama" fashion line|last=Chavez|first=Danette|work=News|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett volunteered with [[Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2012|Barack Obama's reelection campaign]] by phonebanking in [[Hyde Park, Chicago]]<ref name="Galil">{{Cite news|url=https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2012/11/21/chance-the-rapper-on-obama-lsd-and-being-pigeonholed-as-a-high-school-mc|title=Chance the Rapper on Obama, LSD, and being pigeonholed as a high school MC|last=Galil|first=Leor|work=Chicago Reader|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and has given speeches at the [[University of Chicago Institute of Politics]].<ref>{{Citation|last=UChi Pol|title=Chance the Rapper and the Art of Activism|date=June 1, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG64tfEjHwg|accessdate=April 26, 2018}}</ref>',
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134 => 'In November 2014, Emanuel named Bennett as Chicago's Outstanding Youth of the Year for his activism.<ref>JON GRAEF, [http://chicagoist.com/2014/11/09/chance_the_rapper_recieves_chicago.php Chance The Rapper Receives 'Outstanding Youth Of The Year' Award From Mayor] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413062349/http://chicagoist.com/2014/11/09/chance_the_rapper_recieves_chicago.php |date=April 13, 2016 }}, November 9, 2014</ref><ref>[https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2014/11/chance-the-rapper-wins-chicagos-outstanding-youth.html Chance the Rapper Wins Chicago's "Outstanding Youth of the Year Award"] John Riti, November 10, 2014</ref> Bennett's work to support Chicago youth includes hosting Open Mike nights for Chicago-area high school students in collaboration with Chicago Public Library, which drew the attendance of fellow Chicago natives and celebrities like [[Hannibal Buress]] and [[Kanye West]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/07/17/malcolm-london-interview-chance-the-rapper-open-mikes|title=The Inspiring Story Behind Chance the Rapper And Malcolm London's Open Mike Nights|work=The FADER|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en}}</ref> In December 2015, Bennett joined with Detroit-based nonprofit group [[Empowerment Plan]] to start an initiative called Warmest Winter 2016. The initiative raised money to give 1,000 specially manufactured coats, which doubled as sleeping bags and shoulder bags, and were manufactured by homeless citizens of Detroit, to homeless citizens of Chicago.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/12/18/460296647/chicagos-chance-the-rapper-joins-with-nonprofit-to-give-coats-to-homeless|title=Chicago's Chance The Rapper Joins With Nonprofit To Give Coats To Homeless|work=NPR.org|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en}}</ref> In June 2016, he hosted the Teens in the Park event, a free youth festival on Chicago's [[Northerly Island]] that drew an attendance of 3,300.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chance-the-rapper-doing-it-for-the-kids-with-a-northerly-island-festival/|title=Chance the Rapper doing' it for the kids – with a Northerly Island festival|work=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427045622/https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chance-the-rapper-doing-it-for-the-kids-with-a-northerly-island-festival/|archive-date=April 27, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>',
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136 => 'Bennett co-created a new nonprofit called [[SocialWorks]] in September 2016, an extension of his Open Mike program which aimed to create youth programs for residents of Chicago, among other goals. Open Mike nights and the Warmest Winter initiative later became part of SocialWorks.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.pursuitofdopeness.com/2016/09/chance-the-rapper-friends-start-new-nonprofit-socialworks/|title=Chance The Rapper & Friends Start New Nonprofit: SocialWorks|date=September 23, 2016|work=Pursuit Of Dopeness|access-date=April 26, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About SocialWorks: Chance the Rapper's Charity {{!}} SocialWorks |url=https://www.socialworkschi.org/about-us/ |website=Social Works}}</ref>',
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138 => 'Bennett has actively fought to combat [[Gun violence in the United States|gun violence]] in his hometown of [[Crime in Chicago|Chicago]] and in 2014, along with his father, promoted the "#SaveChicago" campaign. The campaign sought to stop gun violence over Memorial Day Weekend. During 2014's Memorial Day weekend, Chicago went 42 straight hours without a shooting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/57377-chance-the-rapper-receives-chicagos-outstanding-youth-of-the-year-award-from-mayor-rahm-emanuel/|title=Chance The Rapper Receives Chicago's Outstanding Youth of the Year Award From Mayor Rahm Emanuel|website=Pitchfork|access-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref> Bennett met with President Obama at the [[White House]] on April 16, 2016, to discuss [[My Brother's Keeper Challenge]], an initiative of the [[United States Federal Government]] to promote intervention by civic leaders in the lives of young [[Person of color|men of color]] to address their [[Racial inequality in the United States|unique challenges]] and to promote [[Racial inequality in the American criminal justice system|racial justice]], with other musicians, including [[Alicia Keys]], [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Janelle Monáe]], [[J. Cole]], and others.<ref name="pitchfork.com" /> Bennett started a [[Twitter]] campaign for May 23, 2016 using #May23 to stop gun violence for 42 hours.<ref>Chandler, D. L., [http://newsone.com/3011373/chicagos-chance-the-rapper-chicago-violence/ "Chicago’s Chance The Rapper Helps Stop Gun Violence In City For 42 Hours"], ''Newsone''.</ref>',
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140 => 'On March 6, 2017, after a meeting with Governor [[Bruce Rauner]] that did not go well only days before,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chance-the-rapper-bruce-rauner-met-0304-20170303-story.html|title=Chance the Rapper, Rauner offer different takeaways from Friday meeting|first=Kim|last=Geiger|publisher=}}</ref> Bennett announced his intention to donate $1,000,000 to [[Chicago Public Schools]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chance-the-rapper-chicago-schools-plan-met-20170306-story.html|title=Chance the Rapper writes $1 million check to CPS as a 'call to action'|first=Juan Perez Jr., Monique|last=Garcia|publisher=}}</ref> in order to help offset the lack of government funding provided. Following this, a movement arose to try and inspire Bennett to run for mayor of Chicago.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chance-the-rapper-mayoral-push-met-20170405-story.html|title=Chance the Rapper for mayor?|last=Vivanco|first=Leonor|work=chicagotribune.com|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/article/4xeek9/fans-urge-chance-the-rapper-to-run-for-mayor-of-chicago|title=Fans Urge Chance the Rapper to Run for Mayor of Chicago|website=Noisey|language=en-us|access-date=August 12, 2017|date=2017-04-06}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> This was backed by fellow media personalities including musician [[Drake (musician)|Drake]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/drake-backs-chance-rapper-become-mayor-chicago-2036222|title=Drake backs Chance the Rapper to become Mayor of Chicago|date=April 6, 2017|work=NME|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>',
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142 => 'Bennett is an outspoken critic of President [[Donald Trump]], having criticized him numerous times and drawn comparisons to former President Barack Obama.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/08/04/chance-the-rapper-barack-obama-birthday-tweet-tribute-integrity/|title=Chance The Rapper Slams Trump In Barack Obama Birthday Tribute|last=Wilson|first=Samantha|date=August 4, 2017|website=Hollywood Life|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> During the 2016 Presidential election, Bennett said he was not scared of a Trump presidency.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7654284/chance-the-rapper-gq-interview-kanye-west-donald-trump|title=Chance The Rapper Covers 'GQ,' Talks Kanye West & Donald Trump Presidency|work=Billboard|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> When asked why by [[GQ]], Bennett said "You gotta just understand, like, shit has been fucked-up, right? Like, 'Make America Great Again', that's not a real thing because shit ain't really switched up for [white middle class]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gq.com/story/chance-the-rapper-profile-2017|title=The Gospel According to Chance the Rapper|last=Green|first=Mark Anthony |date=February 14, 2017|magazine=GQ|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Bennett endorsed Democratic candidate [[Hillary Clinton]] on October 6, 2016, expressing concerns about the way she was treated in the media and also expressing that she could "fix Chicago"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/07/politics/chance-the-rapper-hillary-clinton-donald-trump/index.html|title=Chance the Rapper backs Clinton|last=Zaru|first=Deena|website=CNN|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> and led a "march" to numerous polling stations with thousands of [[Demographics of Chicago|Chicagoans]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fuse.tv/2016/11/chance-the-rapper-chicagoans-polls-election-day|title=Chance the Rapper Leads Thousands of Chicagoans to the Polls|work=Fuse|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> Following the victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, Bennett said "Trump was going to win, anybody in the world who's surprised by the election of Donald Trump has been ignorant of racism, and the tides and patterns of American history and world history."<ref>{{Citation|last=BBC Radio 1Xtra|title=Chance The Rapper – The DJ Semtex Interview|date=November 23, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQvEStCsSaA|accessdate=August 23, 2017}}</ref> In February 2017, Bennett posted publicly on Twitter that he was worried President Trump was going to change constitutional term limits.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.42276/title.chance-the-rapper-is-worried-about-donald-trump|title=Chance The Rapper Is Worried About Donald Trump|last=http://hiphopdx.com|first=HipHopDX -|work=HipHopDX|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett has compared Trump's fascination with Chicago to "going to war".<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chance-the-rapper-trump-sounds-like-hes-going-to-war-with-chicago-w467243|title=Chance the Rapper: Trump Sounds Like He's 'Going to War With Chicago'|work=Rolling Stone|access-date=August 12, 2017}}</ref> In August 2017, Bennett claimed to have a "bigger voice than [[Donald Trump]]".<ref name="nme.com">{{Cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/chance-rapper-bigger-voice-donald-trump-2123463|title=Chance The Rapper: "I have a bigger voice than Donald Trump"|date=August 10, 2017|work=NME|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett also became an outspoken critic of Chicago Mayor Emanuel later in his term, though his father had worked for Emanuel and he himself had earlier accepted Emanuel's support.<ref name="CTactivism" />',
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144 => 'Bennett has been an active Twitter user, with several of his tweets on social issues going [[viral phenomenon|viral]]. For example, Bennett garnered attention from [[TIME|''Time'' magazine]] when he tweeted criticism of an article titled "In Wake of Weinstein, Men Wonder If Hugging Women Still OK".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://time.com/5052335/chance-the-rapper-on-gross-men/|title=Chance the Rapper Wants 'Gross' Men to Stop Hugging Women|website=Time|language=en|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> Following [[Kanye West#Politics|Kanye West's Tweets announcing his support of Donald Trump]] in April 2018, Bennett tweeted in support of West's freedom to choose to be Republican, sparking controversy among his fanbase.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/chance-on-kanyes-trump-tweets-black-people-dont-have-to-be-democrats/|title=Chance on Kanye's Trump Tweets: "Black People Don't Have to Be Democrats" {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/25/politics/chance-the-rapper-kanye-west-donald-trump/index.html|title=Chance the Rapper: 'Black people don't have to be Democrats'|first=Deena |last=Zaru|work=CNN|access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> Trump later tweeted thanking Bennett for his support of West, though Bennett disavowed Trump's praise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/chance-the-rapper-responds-to-president-trumps-praise/|title=Chance the Rapper Rejects President Trump's Praise {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=April 28, 2018}}</ref>',
145 => '',
146 => 'In July 2018, Bennett purchased the Chicago journalism website [[Gothamist|Chicagoist]] from [[WNYC]].<ref name="chicagoist">{{cite web |title=Chance The Rapper Bought Chicagoist And Announced It In Newly Released Song |url=http://gothamist.com/2018/07/19/chance_the_rapper_chicagoist.php |website=Gothamist |accessdate=July 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719043135/http://gothamist.com/2018/07/19/chance_the_rapper_chicagoist.php |archive-date=2018-07-19 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref> The website had been inactive since it was abruptly shut down by former owner [[Joe Ricketts]] in November 2017, and Bennett planned to relaunch the website later in 2018.<ref name="chicagoist"/> Chicagoist did not relaunch in 2018, and it is currently planning a 2019 reopening, according to its website.<ref>{{cite web |title=I'm Voting on February 26th |url=https://chicagoist.com/ |website=chicagoist.com |language=en |access-date=2019-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327150708/https://chicagoist.com/ |archive-date=2019-03-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref>',
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148 => 'In the [[2019 Chicago mayoral election]], Bennett was an active supporter of [[Amara Enyia]]. Bennett initially endorsed Enyia at a press conference in October 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chance-the-rapper-chicago-mayor-race_us_5bc78ed3e4b0a8f17ee8d2cb|title=Chance The Rapper Endorses Chicago Mayoral Candidate Amara Enyia|last=Richards|first=Kimberley|date=2018-10-17|work=Huffington Post|access-date=2018-10-19|language=en-US}}</ref> Bennett campaigned with Enyia and made major donations to her mayoral bid. Fellow rapper and Chicago native Kanye West also donated to Enyia's campaign.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amara Enyia |url=https://www.facebook.com/amaraforchicago/photos/no-theres-not-a-concert-saturday-were-currently-exploring-dates-for-a-campaign-e/2439319229442898/ |website=www.facebook.com |accessdate=26 March 2019 |language=en |date=8 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ruthhart |first1=Bill |title=Chance the Rapper gives $400K to Chicago mayoral candidate Amara Enyia |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-chance-the-rapper-amara-enyia-chicago-mayor-20190115-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |accessdate=26 March 2019 |date=15 January 2019}}</ref> In the February 2019 election, Enyia finished fifth out of fourteen candidates, and did not advance to the mayoral runoff.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chicago 2019 Mayor and Alderman Election Results - Chicago Sun-Times |url=https://elections.suntimes.com/results/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329204017/https://elections.suntimes.com/results/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 March 2019 |accessdate=29 March 2019 |date=29 March 2019}}</ref> [[Lori Lightfoot]] and Preckwinkle, who had hired Chance's father as campaign co-chair, instead advanced to the runoff. In the runoff, Bennett endorsed Preckwinkle, criticizing Lightfoot as having worked against the interests of Chicago's black community.<ref name="ChanceToni" />',
149 => '',
150 => 'In 2020, Bennett will be honored by Unicef at their annual gala in Chicago with the UNICEF Chicago Humanitarian Award.<ref>{{cite web |title=The 12 Biggest Charity Galas to Attend in 2020 |url=https://better.net/philanthropy/get-involved/the-biggest-charity-galas-to-attend-all-year-round/ |website=Better |accessdate=9 January 2020}}</ref>',
151 => '',
152 => '== Personal life ==',
153 => 'Bennett lives in his hometown, [[Chicago]]. Bennett once shared a house in [[North Hollywood, Los Angeles|North Hollywood]] with [[James Blake (musician)|James Blake]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gq.com/story/how-chance-the-rappers-life-became-perfect|title=How Chance the Rapper's Life Became Perfect|last=Baron|first=Zach|date=August 24, 2016|work=GQ|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Describing his time in North Hollywood, Bennett called it "ungodly".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2017-03-03-chance-the-rapper-chicago-to-la|title=Why Chance The Rapper Returned to Chicago After "Ungodly" Experience in LA|work=DJBooth|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> After graduating from high school, Bennett attended a community college for a week before dropping out.<ref>{{Citation|last=Power 106 Los Angeles|title=Chance The Rapper Talks Kanye Collab Project, The Beyonce VMA Moment, + Struggles To Success|date=September 21, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnda_oShRLc|accessdate=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Bennett has taken numerous recreational drugs during his lifetime, including [[Lysergic acid diethylamide|LSD]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chance-the-rapper-explains-how-taking-acid-affected-acid-rap-news.5620.html|title=Chance The Rapper Explains How Taking Acid Affected "Acid Rap"|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> and [[Alprazolam|Xanax]], but has since stepped away from them.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/a/how-xanax-nearly-ruined-chance-the-rappers-music-career|title=How Xanax Nearly Ruined Chance The Rapper's Music Career|website=Genius|language=en|access-date=July 14, 2018}}</ref>',
154 => '',
155 => '=== Family ===',
156 => 'His younger brother, [[Taylor Bennett (rapper)|Taylor Bennett]], is also a rapper.<ref>Bleakmax {{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-chance-the-rapper-join-brother-taylor-bennett-on-broad-shoulders-20151119|title=Hear Chance The Rapper Join Brother Taylor Bennett on 'Broad Shoulders|work=Rolling Stone|date=2015-11-19}} Rollingstone.com. Retrieved January 20, 2016.</ref> Both brothers began rapping at the same time and have a similar style.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.michigandaily.com/section/arts/chance-rappers-brother-taylor-bennett-sounds-awful-lot-him|title=Chance the Rapper's brother, Taylor Bennett, sounds an awful lot like him|work=The Michigan Daily|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Both the rappers also draw inspiration from Chicago native Kanye West.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://chicagoist.com/2014/03/03/taylor_bennett_chance_the_rapper.php|title=Taylor Bennett Is Headed For Big Things, Just As Soon As He Graduates High School|work=Chicagoist|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301053624/http://chicagoist.com/2014/03/03/taylor_bennett_chance_the_rapper.php|archivedate=March 1, 2017}}</ref>',
157 => '',
158 => 'In July 2015, Bennett announced that he was expecting his first child with his girlfriend Kirsten Corley, whom he began to date in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://genius.com/Oyster-magazine-chance-the-rapper-oyster-magazine-interview-annotated |title=Chance The Rapper Oyster Magazine Interview |work=Oyster Magazine |publisher=Genius Media Group | location = Brooklyn, New York |accessdate=October 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6641837/chance-the-rapper-expecting-baby-girlfriend?mobile_redirection=false | work = [[Billboard.com]] | first = Colin | last = Stutz | date = July 23, 2015 | title = Chance The Rapper Announces He's Expecting a Baby | publisher = Prometheus Global Media | accessdate = October 27, 2015 }}</ref> In September 2015, Corley gave birth to their daughter, Kensli.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/09/chance-the-rapper-baby-daughter|title=Chance The Rapper Welcomes His First Child, a Daughter|website=Fuse|access-date=April 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chance The Rapper Talks Fatherhood, Black Lives Matter & a Secret Project with Stephen Colbert|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peCXQAyvp2I|website=Youtube}}</ref> Kensli was kept out of social media until December 31, 2016, when Bennett posted a picture of her on [[Instagram]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://people.com/babies/chance-the-rapper-daughter-obamas/|last1=Adams |first1=Char |date=January 1, 2017 |title= 'Say Cheese!' Chance the Rapper Posts Sweet Photo of Daughter Meeting the Obamas |website=People}}</ref> In May 2016, after they had stopped living together, Corley wanted the courts to declare Bennett as the father of their daughter, requiring him to pay [[Child support in the United States|child support]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stephens|first1=Brittney|title=It's Complicated: Get the Details on Chance the Rapper's Relationship Status|url=http://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Chance-Rapper-Girlfriend-Daughter-43164884|website=POPSUGAR Celebrity}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Walsh|first1=S.M.|title=Kristen Corley, Chance the Rapper's Girlfriend: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know|url=http://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/02/kristen-corley-chance-the-rapper-girlfriend-baby-mama-child-daughter/|website=Heavy.com|date=February 13, 2017}}</ref>',
159 => '',
160 => 'In February 2017, Bennett's child support case reopened in an attempt to work out child support terms and a parenting schedule as Bennett and Corley moved to separate residences.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/71522-chance-the-rapper-child-support-dispute-back-in-court/|title=Chance the Rapper Child Support Dispute Back in Court {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> The ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' published an article about a dispute between the two in March 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-chance-the-rapper-in-child-support-dispute/|title=Mitchell: Child-support spat could hurt Chance the Rapper's image|work=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824054312/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-chance-the-rapper-in-child-support-dispute/|archive-date=August 24, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bennett replied to the article saying "Y'all better do y'all jobs and stop worrying about how good my family is. Just a friendly reminder. Don't let anybody get between you and your family."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/chance-the-rapper-child-support-claims-2011220|title=Chance The Rapper responds to child support claims|date=March 10, 2017|work=NME|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> On March 21, 2017, the dispute was [[settled out of court]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/agreement-reached-in-chance-the-rapper-child-support-case/|title=Agreement reached in Chance the Rapper child support case|work=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=November 25, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201045009/https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/agreement-reached-in-chance-the-rapper-child-support-case/|archive-date=December 1, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.spin.com/2017/03/chance-the-rapper-child-support/|title=Chance the Rapper's Child Support Case Has Been Resolved|date=March 21, 2017|work=Spin|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Corley and Bennett reconciled, and on July 4, 2018, they became engaged after 5 years together.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Perez|first1=Lexy|title=Chance the Rapper Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend Kirsten Corley|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chance-rapper-engaged-longtime-girlfriend-kirsten-corley-1125034|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=July 4, 2018|access-date=July 4, 2018}}</ref> The two married on March 9, 2019 at the Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach, California with guests including [[Kim Kardashian]] and [[Kanye West]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.etonline.com/chance-the-rapper-marries-kirsten-corley-121078 |title=Chance the Rapper Marries Kirsten Corley |website= [[Entertainment Tonight]] |first=Antoinette |last=Bueno |date= March 10, 2019 |accessdate=March 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/music/chance-the-rapper-marries-kirsten-corley/|title=Chance the Rapper Marries Longtime Girlfriend Kirsten Corley — See the Photos!|website=PEOPLE.com}}</ref>',
161 => '',
162 => 'Bennett spends much of his free time with his daughter, and frequently takes her on outings. These have included a [[Chicago Bulls]] basketball game,<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=http://people.com/babies/chance-the-rapper-daughter-cheer-on-chicago-bulls/|title=Chance the Rapper Takes Daughter Kensli to a Basketball Game — See the Cute Video!|date=April 13, 2017|work=PEOPLE.com|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> meeting the [[Family of Barack Obama|Obamas]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://people.com/babies/chance-the-rapper-daughter-obamas/|title='Say Cheese!' Chance the Rapper Posts Sweet Photo of Daughter Meeting the Obamas|date=January 1, 2017|work=PEOPLE.com|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BOs3-bnBM9n/|title=Instagram post by Chance The Rapper • Jan 1, 2017 at 12:11am UTC|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> and working out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BSyfgJTDT8K/|title=Instagram post by Chance The Rapper • Apr 12, 2017 at 2:38pm UTC|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":6" />',
163 => '',
164 => 'In September 2019, Chance's wife Kirsten announced they had their second daughter named Marli.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B2E9j2ip3WK/|title=Kirsten Bennett on Instagram: "Our sweet baby girl, Marli, is here."|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=2019-09-06}}</ref>',
165 => '',
166 => '=== Christianity ===',
167 => 'Bennett is a [[Christians|Christian]] and refers to [[Jesus Christ]] in many of his songs.<ref>Dark, David, [http://www.mtv.com/news/2882185/i-speak-to-god-in-public-chance-the-rappers-faith/ "I Speak To God In Public: Chance The Rapper's Faith"za], MTV, May 18, 2016.</ref> Bennett was raised as a Christian by his grandmother but later fell out of the faith.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christiantoday.com/article/chance.the.rapper.says.his.grandmas.turn.to.dust.prayer.helped.him.find.his.way.back.to.god/104132.htm|title=Chance The Rapper Says His Grandma's 'Turn to Dust' Prayer Helped Him Find His Way Back to God {{!}} Christian News on Christian Today|website=www.christiantoday.com|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> He rediscovered his faith when his daughter was born with [[atrial flutter]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2016/8/26/chance-the-rapper-says-daughters-health-scare-brought-my-fai.html|title=Chance the Rapper Says Daughter's Health Scare "Brought My Faith Back" – Music News|website=ABC News Radio|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Speaking about the situation, Bennett said "[I just] pray a whole lot, you know, and need a lot of angels and just see shit in a very, like, direct way. And…you know, God bless everything, it worked out well."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blog.godreports.com/2017/01/chance-the-rappers-grandmother-helped-him-find-his-way-back-to-god/|title=Chance the Rapper's grandmother helped him find his way back to God {{!}} God Reports|website=blog.godreports.com|language=en-US|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett wrote on Twitter following the situation on January 31, 2016, "Today's the last day my old life, last day smoking cigs. Headed to church for help. All things are possible thru Christ who strengthens me."<ref>{{Cite tweet|Cite tweet|user=chancetherapper|number=693833227987980290|title=Today's the last day my old life, last day smoking cigs. Headed to church for help. All things are possible thru Christ who strengthens me.|date=January 31, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref>',
168 => '',
169 => 'Bennett has labelled himself as a Christian rapper following the release of his mixtape ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7800145/chance-the-rapper-interview-teen-vogue-kanye-west|title=Chance the Rapper Says Working With Kanye West is 'Life-Affirming'|work=Billboard|access-date=August 23, 2017}}</ref> Bennett believes that God is to thank for his blessings and his success.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/05/30/kendrick-lamar-chance-the-rapper-right-about-god-christian-schneider-column/102160680/|title=Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper are right about God|work=USA TODAY|access-date=August 23, 2017|language=en}}</ref> He has attended multiple dates for Kanye West's [[Sunday Service (group)|Sunday Service]], most notably performing his verse on "Ultralight Beam" at [[Sunday Service Coachella performance|Coachella 2019]] and in his hometown at Chicago's [[Huntington Bank Pavilion]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/2019/09/kanye-west-brings-out-chance-the-rapper-at-chicago-sunday-service-watch/ |title=Kanye West and Chance the Rapper Perform "Ultralight Beam" at Chicago "Sunday Service": Watch |last=Arcand |first=Rob |date=2019-09-08 |website=Spin |access-date=2019-09-16}}</ref>',
170 => '',
171 => '==Discography==',
172 => '{{main|Chance the Rapper discography}}',
173 => '',
174 => '* ''[[10 Day]]'' (2012) ',
175 => '* ''[[Acid Rap]]'' (2013) ',
176 => '* ''[[Coloring Book (mixtape)|Coloring Book]]'' (2016)',
177 => '* ''[[The Big Day (album)|The Big Day]]'' (2019)',
178 => '',
179 => '== Filmography ==',
180 => '{| class="wikitable"',
181 => '|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"',
182 => '! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Film',
183 => '|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"',
184 => '! Year',
185 => '! Film',
186 => '! Role',
187 => '! Notes',
188 => '|-',
189 => '| 2018',
190 => '| ''[[Slice (film)|Slice]]''',
191 => '| Dax Lycander',
192 => '| ''Credited as Chance Bennett'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/movies/2017/10/31/chance-the-rapper-slice-trailer/|title=Chance the Rapper's upcoming murder mystery Slice debuts new trailer|website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=Josh|last=Glickman|date=October 31, 2017|accessdate=August 6, 2018}}</ref>',
193 => '|-',
194 => '|2019',
195 => '|''[[The Lion King (2019 film)|The Lion King]]''',
196 => '| Bush Baby (voice)',
197 => '|<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/07/chance-the-rapper-lion-king-nostalgia-consultant-voiced-characters-1202158712/ |title = Chance the Rapper Turned His 'Nostalgia Consultant' Role on 'The Lion King' into a Voice Acting Gig|date = 2019-07-17}}</ref>',
198 => '|-',
199 => '|2019',
200 => '|''[[Between Two Ferns: The Movie]]''',
201 => '| Himself',
202 => '|<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Brandon Friederich |title=Zach Galifianakis Takes on Matthew McConaughey, Will Ferrell, Chrissy Teigen in ''Between Two Ferns: The Movie'' Trailer |magazine=[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]] |date=September 4, 2019 |url=https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/between-two-ferns-the-movie-trailer-2019-9 |access-date=September 17, 2019}}</ref>',
203 => '|-',
204 => '|2020',
205 => '|''[[Trolls World Tour]]''',
206 => '|(voice)',
207 => '|''In production''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Galuppo |first1=Mia |title=Chance the Rapper Joins the Cast of 'Trolls 2' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chance-rapper-joins-cast-trolls-2-1110763 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |accessdate=June 13, 2018}}</ref>',
208 => '|-',
209 => '|}',
210 => '{| class="wikitable"',
211 => '|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"',
212 => '! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Television',
213 => '|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"',
214 => '! Year',
215 => '! Show',
216 => '! Role',
217 => '! Notes',
218 => '|-',
219 => '| rowspan="2"| 2013',
220 => '|''[[The Eric Andre Show]]''',
221 => '| rowspan="2"| Himself',
222 => '|',
223 => '|-',
224 => '|''[[The Arsenio Hall Show]]''',
225 => '|',
226 => '|-',
227 => '| 2014',
228 => '|''[[Black Dynamite (TV series)|Black Dynamite]]''',
229 => '| [[Bob Marley]]',
230 => '| [[Voice acting|Voice role]]',
231 => '|-',
232 => '| rowspan="2"| 2015',
233 => '|''[[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]''',
234 => '| rowspan="7"| Himself',
235 => '|',
236 => '|-',
237 => '|''[[Saturday Night Live]]''',
238 => '|[[Musical guest]]',
239 => '|-',
240 => '| rowspan="2"|2016',
241 => '|''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]''',
242 => '|',
243 => '|-',
244 => '|''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]''',
245 => '|',
246 => '|-',
247 => '| rowspan="2"|2017',
248 => '|''[[Wild 'N Out]]''',
249 => '|',
250 => '|-',
251 => '|''[[Saturday Night Live]]''',
252 => '|[[Guest host]]',
253 => '|-',
254 => '| 2019',
255 => '|''[[Saturday Night Live]]''',
256 => '|[[Guest host]] and [[musical guest]]',
257 => '|-',
258 => '|2019',
259 => '|’’[[Late Late Show W/ J Corden]]’’',
260 => '| rowspan=“2”|Himself',
261 => '|[[Guest Host/Musical Guest]]',
262 => '|-',
263 => '|2019',
264 => '|Rhythm and Flow ',
265 => '|Himself',
266 => '|Judge ',
267 => '|-',
268 => '|2020',
269 => '|Punk'd',
270 => '|Himself',
271 => '|Host',
272 => '|}',
273 => '{| class="wikitable"',
274 => '|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"',
275 => '! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Short films',
276 => '|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center',
277 => '!',
278 => '!Film',
279 => '! Role',
280 => '! Notes',
281 => '|-',
282 => '|2013',
283 => '|''[[Clapping for the Wrong Reasons]]''',
284 => '| Marcus',
285 => '|',
286 => '|-',
287 => '|2015',
288 => '|''Mr. Happy''',
289 => '|Victor',
290 => '|',
291 => '|-',
292 => '|2019',
293 => '|''[[Steven Universe: The Movie]]''',
294 => '|Songwriter, Co-executive producer<ref>https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/1139261200519184384</ref>',
295 => '|TV movie<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2019/06/steven-universe-the-movie-chance-the-rapper-patti-lupone-cartoon-network-1202631825/ |title = 'Steven Universe the Movie' Adds Chance the Rapper, Patti LuPone and More to Musical|date = 2019-06-13}}</ref>',
296 => '|}',
297 => '',
298 => '== Concert tours ==',
299 => '* [[Magnificent Coloring World Tour]] (2016)',
300 => '* [[Be Encouraged Tour]] (2017)',
301 => '* [[The Big Tour (Chance the Rapper)]] (2019)',
302 => '',
303 => '== Awards and nominations ==',
304 => '{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Chance the Rapper}}',
305 => '',
306 => '== See also ==',
307 => '* [[Chance the Snapper]]',
308 => '',
309 => '== References ==',
310 => '{{Reflist}}',
311 => '',
312 => '== External links ==',
313 => '{{Commons category}}',
314 => '* {{Official website}}',
315 => '* {{Discogs artist|Chance The Rapper|Chance the Rapper}}',
316 => '',
317 => '{{Chance the Rapper|state=expanded}}',
318 => '{{Navboxes',
319 => '| title = [[List of awards and nominations received by Chance the Rapper|Awards for Chance the Rapper]]',
320 => '| list =',
321 => '{{ConsequenceOfSoundArtistBand}}',
322 => '{{Grammy Award for Best New Artist}}',
323 => '{{Grammy Award for Best Rap Album}}',
324 => '}}',
325 => '',
326 => '{{Authority control}}',
327 => '',
328 => '[[Category:Chance the Rapper| ]]',
329 => '[[Category:1993 births]]',
330 => '[[Category:Living people]]',
331 => '[[Category:American male film actors]]',
332 => '[[Category:American male television actors]]',
333 => '[[Category:American male voice actors]]',
334 => '[[Category:African-American Christians]]',
335 => '[[Category:African-American male rappers]]',
336 => '[[Category:African-American singer-songwriters]]',
337 => '[[Category:Alternative hip hop musicians]]',
338 => '[[Category:American hip hop singers]]',
339 => '[[Category:American male singer-songwriters]]',
340 => '[[Category:American performers of Christian hip hop music]]',
341 => '[[Category:Grammy Award winners for rap music]]',
342 => '[[Category:Hip hop activists]]',
343 => '[[Category:Indie rappers]]',
344 => '[[Category:Rappers from Chicago]]',
345 => '[[Category:Songwriters from Illinois]]',
346 => '[[Category:21st-century American rappers]]',
347 => '[[Category:21st-century American singers]]',
348 => '[[Category:21st-century male singers]]'
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