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My Take
Chance the Rapper changed the rules just by refusing to sign a record deal, and Coloring Book winning a Grammy as a free streaming-only project felt like a genuine turning point for the industry. His sound, gospel choirs, juke-influenced bounce, and that joyful, slightly cracking voice, is unmistakably Chicago, and Acid Rap remains a near-perfect snapshot of a young artist finding himself. What I admire most is how seriously he takes his hometown; the millions he's poured into Chicago Public Schools and youth arts are not a publicity stunt. The post-Coloring Book output has been spottier, but his impact and generosity are undeniable.
Overview
Chance the Rapper (born 1993) is an American rapper, singer, and activist from Chicago, Illinois. He rose to prominence through a series of independent mixtapes, most notably Acid Rap and Coloring Book. In 2017 he won three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album for Coloring Book, becoming a notable example of an artist achieving major success while remaining unsigned to a record label. He is also known for his philanthropy and activism in Chicago.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chance the Rapper
- Name (Japanese)
- チャンス・ザ・ラッパー
- Reading
- ちゃんす・ざ・らっぱー
- Born
- April 16, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- Rapper / Singer / Songwriter / Music producer / Activist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Best New Artist
- 2017 Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- 2017 Best Rap Album
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.