Chance The Rapper
- Real Name: Chancelor Johnathan Bennett
- Nickname: Chano
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
- Label: Independent
Three Years Later: How The Social Experiment Turned Friendships Into Indie Rap History
'Surf' also made digital music history.
Rap Songs About Moms Are My Emotional Kryptonite
"I realized I have a soft spot for rap songs about moms."
5 Years Later, ‘Acid Rap’ Showed Us What a Little Happiness Can Do
Five years on, Chance The Rapper's breakout project is proof that happiness is a potent form of resistance.
10 Most Infamous Rapper Tweets
From Lil B to Chance The Rapper, let's take a walk down memory lane.
Chance The Rapper & Young Thug Have Discussed a Collaborative Project
We're still waiting on that collabo project with Donald, Chance.
A Virtual Portrait Series in Celebration of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, DJBooth has partnered with AT&T to highlight influential figures in Black history.
Rap, Writing, and Finally Giving My Grandmother Her Flowers
This is the formal start of her final bouquet.
10 Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums of 2018, Ranked
From Kanye to Chance to Drake and beyond, these are the albums we're most looking forward to next year.
30 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of the Decade (So Far), Ranked
The 30 best hip-hop and R&B LPs since January 1, 2010.
Chance The Rapper to Joe Budden: "N*gga, I Am the Culture"
"I fuck with Joe Budden, and I know that he has to do his thing because he has a talk show now."
In Defense of Chance The Rapper Making "Happy" Music
If being happy and positive is his roast-worthy sin, well, we need more sinners in the church of Chancellor.
Report Card: Chance The Rapper is Flawless, Kendrick Can’t Save Rich The Kid
And Nas Elevates Joe Fox.
Lawsuit Against Chance The Rapper Latest Reminder You Can Be Sued for a Sample on a Free Mixtape
Chance joins Kendrick Lamar and Mac Miller as the latest big-name rapper to be sued over an unauthorized sample.
Chance The Rapper Previews a New Song Dripping In '90s R&B Nostalgia
Chance's new record samples Soul For Real's classic '90s jam, "Every Little Thing I Do."
How Becoming a Parent Changed Chance's Approach to Making Music
"I just can't be at the studio all night because I have a daughter."
Chance The Rapper (Again) Teases New Music With Childish Gambino
"Me and Donald [Glover] have more songs together."
Beat Break: Cam O'bi Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
The GRAMMY-winning producer sheds light on his soul-soaked beats for Chance The Rapper, Isaiah Rashad, SZA and more.
Chance The Rapper Performs "Juke Jam," Debuts Poem for NPR Tiny Desk
"I haven't written a poem in a long time."
Chance The Rapper Apologizes to Dr. Dre for Making Fun of Aftermath
"I set out to empower and I completely missed the ball and I know that now."