Chancelor Jonathan Bennett is a rapper, singer, songwriter, activist, and actor born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, US.
Chance the Rapper started his musical career with the release of his mixtape “10 Day” in 2012 and began to gain mainstream recognition in 2013 as a result of his “Acid Rap” mixtape release.
After releasing “Coloring Book” in 2016, Chance the Rapper won three Grammy Awards including Best Rap Album; peaking at number eight on the Billboard 200 charts.
Chance the Rapper released his debut studio album in July 2019, debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200 – becoming his highest charting entry rate until today.
In addition to music, Chance the Rapper has played a prominent role in campaigning alongside his father for Obama’s presidential campaign and continues to vocally criticize the Trump administration’s policies.