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  • Chance the Rapper. Black man in black sweatshirt and black hat with blue "3" performs while holding black and grey microphone in front of blue and white screen

    Chance the Rapper Channels 'Hope' for Debut Musical Movie

    The artist, philanthropist and activist is making a film about art, community and Chicago.

    Sameer Rao Nov 14, 2018 1:13PM EST
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    Chance the Rapper Purchases Chicago-Focused News Website

    In his new song “I Might Need Security,” the rapper confirms that he purchased Chicagoist “just to run you racist bitches out of business.”

    Sameer Rao Jul 19, 2018 11:35AM EDT
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    Chance The Rapper Drags Heineken, Company Pulls 'Lighter is Better' Ad

    Colorism sells, huh?

    Sameer Rao Mar 28, 2018 4:13PM EDT
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    Chance the Rapper Confronts Batman's Racist Policing, Dedicates Slow Jam to Barack Obama on 'SNL'

    The Chicago artist and philanthropist hosted the late-night sketch program for the first time.

    Sameer Rao Nov 20, 2017 1:06PM EST
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    WATCH: Jamila Woods and Chance the Rapper Showcase Beauty of Windy City in 'LSD' Video

    The video—which depicts friends of color enjoying a chill BBQ—was written by Chicago Public Schools students.

    Sameer Rao Aug 15, 2017 4:19PM EDT
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    Must-Read Roundup: 3 Boundary-Pushing Black Artists Spill on Creativity and Politics

    Kendrick Lamar, Donald Glover and Chance the Rapper each discuss their work and influence in a trio of new interviews.

    Sameer Rao Aug 9, 2017 5:29PM EDT
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