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Chancelor Johnathan Bennett (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as Chance the Rapper, is an American hip hop recording artist from the West Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. In 2013, he began to gain recognition following the release of his second mixtape, Acid Rap. Apart from his solo career, he is also a member of the Chicago collective Save Money (along with frequent collaborator Vic Mensa), and has worked as the lead vocalist for the band The Social Experiment. They released the widely lauded album Surf in May 2015. In May 2016, Bennett released the mixtape Coloring Book to further critical acclaim. This is Bennett's third mixtape, which has received three Grammy nominations, including Best Rap Album. Coloring Book was the first streaming-only album to ever receive a Grammy nomination. And at the 2017 Grammy Awards, Chance won “Best New Artist”, “Best Rap Performance”, and “Best Rap Album”. In November 2014, Chance was named Chicago's Outstanding Youth of the Year by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Chance has actively fought to combat gun violence in his hometown and in 2014, along with his father, promoted the "#SaveChicago" campaign. The campaign sought to stop gun violence over Memorial Day Weekend, and saw Chicago go 42 straight hours without a shooting. Chance 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 men of color to address their unique challenges and to promote racial justice, with other musicians, including Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes, Janelle Monáe, J. Cole and others. Chance started a Twitter campaign for May 23, 2016 using #May23 to stop gun violence for 42 hours. #kubitees #100blackpeople

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11 questions

11 questions tag game (answer 11 questions, then make 11 of your own).

thank you so much @arthurshelbyy! je t’aime ma belle!! 💕🌷💕

it’s long so i thought a keep reading was necessary

1. Who is your favourite superhero?

You had to ask this one! probably (definitely) spiderman or the winter soldier (yes he counts) or black widow, that’s as small as the list will get.

2. What is one song that always makes you cry (good or bad)

sick of losing soulmates by dodie!

3. If you could have any career (no limitations to get the one you want) what would it be?

i low key want to de an actress just to work with all the people that I idolize but I’m way too shy and I’m horrible at acting or a psychiatrist, a psychiatrist is more realistic.

4. What is your favourite sport?

i dont play any sports but i guess diving and gymnastics are fun to watch!

5. Who is your idol and why?

chance the rapper! he has done so much stuff for chicago! (i don’t live anywhere near Chicago but it’s still amazing) he had the #savechicago campaign in 2014 and Chicago went 42 hours without any gun violence over the Memorial Day weekend, the warmest winter campaign, socialworks- a charity he co-founded to support the youth of chicago, he also donated $1 million to chicago public schools and an additional $10 000 to nine other schools and all his music is free! (he only makes money from tours and merchandise)

6. If you could live during any histrocial event, what one would it be?

I guess Martin Luther Kings “I Have a Dream” speech, that would be amazing to hear live?

7. You are given the aux cord at a party, what is the first song you play?

humble by Kendrick Lamar??

8. Team red or team blue?

9. What element would you control?

water!

10. What is your zodiac sign?

gemini

11. What is your best feature/ what do you most like about yourself?

I love my pink hair I guess? I also think my lips are pretty cute!

my questions for you:

1. Dream Vacation?

2. What would the perfect day look like and who would you spend it with?

3. Favorite Band or Singer?

4. Dark, white or milk chocolate?

5. Favorite Actor/Actress

6. Favorite Vilain/ Anti-Hero

7. Favorite nickname?

8. If you could be best friends with anyone who would it be?

9. Tea or Coffee?

10. Dogs or Cats (or neither)?

11. Favourite compliment you love receiving

Tagging: @spideyparkerfilms @hufflepuffholland @midtownhoe @danielisnotonbranding @zendmylife @peterandchurros @iamnesta @the person reading this? I hate annoying people by tagging them so none of you are obligated at all to do this (obviously) but i also want all my followers to do this so let me know if I can tag you in stuff like this!

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Born With a Chance: Chance the Rapper by: John Teufel

Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, or better known as Chance the Rapper is a rapper out of Chicago, Illinois. Chance the Rapper had a decently comfortable upbringing due to his father being a politician. He started rapping in the sixth grade under the name “Chano”, which he still shouts out as one of his ad libs in his songs today. He eventually formed a group with one of his childhood friends and called it Instrumentality. After this childhood group disbanded in high school he started working on his own solo mixtapes and that is when he came out with “10 Day”. This was a mixtape he released on a free streaming website called DatPiff. This mixtape alone put Chance on the map as one of Chicago’s hottest up and coming rappers at that point in time.

Chance the Rapper’s first mixtape cover 10 Day (Pictured Above)

The next mixtape Chance the Rapper released was the one I feel put him on the map, making him the independent, activist artist he is today. On April 30, 2013 Chance the Rapper released another free streaming mixtape to the public called “Acid Rap”. Another free mixtape that anyone could stream with services like “Soundcloud”, “Youtube”, etc. sent shock to record labels that had been trying to sign him since his first album “10 day”. This was it though, this put Chance in the rap game as one the few independent artists who consistently turned down record companies. By being an independent rapper Chance can pick and choose what songs he wants to release as well as what kind of music he wants to release. Lately Chance the Rapper has stopped releasing his typical upbeat rap style and changed up his genre towards more old school gospel. He has even messed around with old school R&B and jazz throughout his career. Chance the Rapper is an independent artist who makes his off strictly off touring and selling his merchandise. His active community work and donations are also another thing Chance the rapper is known for by his fans. Chance the Rapper is centrally involved in the #SaveChicago campaign which is a anti-violence initiative in a city known for crime and high murder rate. This is is just one of the many reasons why Chance the Rapper is known for his Chicago activism.

What makes Chance the Rapper such a different artists compared to the rest of the industry around him is his ability to be different. Like stated before Chance the Rapper is an independent artist, which means he has no people that “technically”own him. Record labels are corporations who take in new artists and musicians and promote them to basically become a product of the media. What I mean by that is that they try to get this new artist they have signed to sell as much music as possible to make the corporation money. This is where Chance the Rapper differs himself from the rappers who do sign with record labels. Chance has shown new and young artists that it is possible to make a career by releasing free music. In fact, Chance the Rapper was the first artist ever to win a Grammy from a streaming-only album. The album was called “Coloring Book” and this changed the game for all up and coming rappers.

Chance the Rapper becomes the first artist to win a Grammy from a streaming-only album (Pictured Above)

Chance the Rapper highly credits the streaming site called SoundCloud. This streaming site was on its way out in 2017. Chance is said to be the one of the main reasons as to why this streaming website is still letting new and young  get their music out there for free. It is safe to assume since Chance is known for being friends with the CEO of Soundcloud and his tweets like “SoundCloud is here to stay” that he indeed made some generous donations. These type of acts do not go unnoticed and are also the types of acts we as fans do not see from the majority of people in the music industry.

Chance is starting to become widely known around America for his activism in the African American community as well. Dahleen Glanton from the Chicago Tribune states “Chance also is an activist for justice, a voice of reason and a vivid reminder that young black men are worth fighting for.” One of the many things Chance has done for his highly populated African American hometowns, Chicago, was writing a one million dollar check to Chicago public schools. This helped him be put on “Times Magazine” top 100 most influential people of 2017. Another aspect of activism he has displayed for his African American community is the donation of his own Grammy, which he won by releasing only free music to the public, to the Dusable Museum of African American History. In a city for being known for violence and high rates of poverty it is astonishing to see someone to make it out of there successfully. Then come back to where his roots are and do everything in his power to make Chicago a cheerful place.

Chance the Rapper credits most of his popularity to his cult like fan base. This developed from his first mixtape “10 Day.” Which was actually named that because he got suspended during his high school days for ten days. The album alone received 400,000 downloads. What makes Chance the Rapper stand out from the rest of the mainstream rappers is his way of being independent in the rap industry and his activism within his hometown community. In certain ways he is also countercultural towards the rap community as well. We see many of the mainstream rappers today doing something called flexing their wealth. Which is basically showing off their jewelry or cars on social media. With Chance we don’t see much of that, instead he gives his wealth back to the people less fortunate. In my opinion this is a better way to makes use of his success and wealth. At some point isn’t too much money enough money? Or even isn’t better so your kids and their kids don’t have to work for it?

References 

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/chance-the-rapper-grammys-record-deal-a7578031.html

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/glanton/ct-chance-the-rapper-dahleen-glanton-met-20170628-column.html

https://www.biography.com/musician/chance-the-rapper

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/02/why-chance-the-rapper-music-is-free-and-how-he-makes-money

https://www.factinate.com/people/32-facts-chance-rapper/

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Chance the Rapper Will Become “Chance the Commencement Speaker” for Dillard University's Graduating Class of 2018

[caption id="attachment_429212" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Chance the Rapper performs in concert on the second day of week two of the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 14, 2017 in Austin, Texas. SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images[/caption] Ladies and gentlemen, Chance the Rapper will become “Chance the Commencement Speaker” on May 12th and bless over 200 members of Dillard University's 2018 graduating class with words of encouragement and inspiration (maybe even in verse format) to fuel their futures. The independent musical genius, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, became the first artist to be nominated and win a Grammy for a streaming-only album. However, the fact that the 25-year-old is already so much more than the music has earned him the love, respect, and admiration of millions both young and old. Chance's philanthropic efforts and bouncy, infectious positivity are in part what prompted Dillard President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough to dub him as "the artist that your grandmother would love." The AP reports: "Kimbrough says Chance is part of a new wave of artists who can openly talk about faith while being in hip hop, balancing the secular and the sacred....Kimbrough, who’s known as the Hip-Hop Prez, teaches a class on ethics and hip-hop and has sought Bennett to appear on campus for two years. Bennett has been intentional with using his ever growing popularity to give back to his hometown of Chicago, especially the youth who admire him. In 2014, Chance used #savechicago to stop gun-violence for 42 hours and since then, he’s forged ahead. And for three years, whether through hosting monthly high school OpenMike series at Chicago’s Public Libraries, raising over $100,000 to bring sleeping-bags and coats to Chicago’s homeless, or raising over $4 million for his local Chicago Public School System, Bennet makes helping others a priority. Bennett is also the founder and president of SocialWorks, a nonprofit created to empower youth through the arts, education, and civic engagement, and it’s his aim to reshape the possibilities through freedom and access for the youth of Chicago and the globe. 'The activism is a bonus with Chance,' Kimbrough said. 'I thought he made for a great commencement speaker because of his spirit of being entrepreneurial and authentic. But his civic engagement, including encouraging people to vote and willingness to speak out on issues, like his recent opposition to a Heineken ad, are just as paramount.'" To Chance, we say, keep on Chance-ing and may God bless you with continued success! - Dante Spellman

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Stop The Violence.. #Savetheyouth #Savethebronx #theyouthareourfuture #Justiceforjunior #justiceforsincear #Justiceforjosevelez #Vlana #Savetheyouth #Lovepeople #Stoptheviolence #Iammycommunityinc #justiceforvlana #Justiceforjustinmorris #Weneedchange #chicago #savechicago https://www.instagram.com/p/ByCysp1FWqQ/?igshid=ea9f0g4gxzqx

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Chance the Rapper Responds to Thank You Letter From Chicago Public School Students

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Earlier this month, Chance the Rapper announced a $1 million dollar donation to Chicago Public Schools. (He is also encouraging fans to donate via his website.) Now, three CPS students—Alex Rojas, Alondra Cerros, and Annelisse Betancourt of Lake View High School—have shared an open letter thanking Chance, via Billboard. “There are many big celebrities from Chicago, but you are one of the few that really give back,” they wrote. “It is evident that you sincerely care for the youth here. This is why you are an inspiration to us. We appreciate you for not only representing us through your music, but also through your actions.”

The students continued, “All of the things that you do for our city never go unnoticed. All of the free concerts you host and all the time you spend here in the city really show you care. We notice it. We look up to you because the fame usually takes humility away from artists, but it hasn’t changed you.”

They also addressed his support of the 2014 #SaveChicago campaign, which resulted in Chicago going 42 hours without a gun-related homicide.

Read the full letter over at Billboard.

In response to the letter, Chance tweeted, “I appreciate you guys, and you’ll be happy to know the work has only just started. Huge things to come over the next 2 weeks.” 

Michelle Obama also recently thanked Chance for his donation.

Read “Charting Chance the Rapper’s Unsigned Success,” as well as Chance’s foreword to Kevin Coval’s A People’s History of Chicago on the Pitch.

I appreciate you guys, and you'll be happy to know the work has only just started. Huge things to come over the next 2weeks. https://t.co/tplZMMW9DS

— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 15, 2017

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Chance the Rapper Responds to Thank You Letter From Chicago Public School Students

Earlier this month, Chance the Rapper announced a $1 million dollar donation to Chicago Public Schools. (He is also encouraging fans to donate via his website.) Now, three CPS students—Alex Rojas, Alondra Cerros, and Annelisse Betancourt of Lake View High School—have shared an open letter thanking Chance, via Billboard. “There are many big celebrities from Chicago, but you are one of the few that really give back,” they wrote. “It is evident that you sincerely care for the youth here. This is why you are an inspiration to us. We appreciate you for not only representing us through your music, but also through your actions.”

The students continued, “All of the things that you do for our city never go unnoticed. All of the free concerts you host and all the time you spend here in the city really show you care. We notice it. We look up to you because the fame usually takes humility away from artists, but it hasn’t changed you.”

They also addressed his support of the 2014 #SaveChicago campaign, which resulted in Chicago going 42 hours without a gun-related homicide.

Read the full letter over at Billboard.

In response to the letter, Chance tweeted, “I appreciate you guys, and you’ll be happy to know the work has only just started. Huge things to come over the next 2 weeks.” 

Michelle Obama also recently thanked Chance for his donation.

Read “Charting Chance the Rapper’s Unsigned Success,” as well as Chance’s foreword to Kevin Coval’s A People’s History of Chicago on the Pitch.

I appreciate you guys, and you'll be happy to know the work has only just started. Huge things to come over the next 2weeks. https://t.co/tplZMMW9DS

— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 15, 2017

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The Central Europe Loop

When I recently traveled to Central Europe, I met many other travelers who were going to the same cities I was. The most popular cities in this part of Europe are all situated in a loop, which makes it pretty easy to go from one to another and still land back in the city you flew into. You can really start anywhere with this loop and go clockwise or counterclockwise, but for the sake of organization, I will be following the route that I took.

Destination #1 - Krakow

My journey started and ended in the south of Poland, in the history rich city of Krakow. This city can be pretty well explored in only a couple days. Its small, but full of culture, good food, and lovely little markets. When in Krakow, I suggest taking a day trip to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. It's such an important part of history, and while it's a somber experience, it really helps put everything into perspective, and helps us to not forget the atrocities that were committed in the past. For a full list of things to do in Krakow, check out Kraków, Poland -Things to do on a Weekend Trip

Destination #2 - Prague

Next is the gorgeous city of Prague, Czech Republic. The transition between Krakow and Prague is the longest, sitting at about 6 hours by train. There are other options like flying, but that doesn't always fit a tight travel budget. I chose to take an overnight train, and my one regret with this was booking a normal seat and not a sleeper car. I honestly didn't even see an option for sleeper car tickets, so when the train came in and I saw car after car with sleeping compartments, I was bummed. Moral of the story, if you go by night train, be more diligent than I was and find tickets to the sleepers if you plan on actually getting good rest. Prague has a lot to offer; beautiful architecture, history, a castle, a booming nightlife (if you look in the right places), and great parks to relax in. I would suggest staying about 3 days in Prague, as it isn't that big of a city (most in this region aren't). This is truly one of the most beautiful cities I've ever seen. Make sure to add the Prague Castle complex to your itinerary, especially Golden Lane. This row of little buildings inside the castle walls used to be homes and shops during the medieval era, and every one of them tells a story about what used to go on there.

Destination #3 - Munich & Salzburg

From Prague, you take either a 6 hour bus or train to Munich, Germany. The train or bus will drop off at the same station, Munchen HBF, which is west of city center. I'm not going to lie, this station confused me at first, especially the bus station. I couldn't figure out how to get to the underground from the bus station, but I think I just didn't walk far enough. Getting from the train station to the underground, or vise versa, is pretty simple. Although I took the bus, I would recommend taking the train because the Munich bus station is not the greatest, not during the early hours of the morning anyway. There was trash and broken glass on the floor, and nowhere to sit because all of the food stops were closed at that hour. The train station is pretty nice though. I would say it's a pretty standard European train station with coffee counters and mini food markets that give you the opportunity to grab last minute refreshments before hopping on your train. Germany as a whole was one of my favorite stops on this trip because German culture is so fun! Expect to have a good time and to eat lots of heavy, tasty food, and wash it all down with a beer. Munich is amazing, but if you'd like to get out and see something different on one of the days you're there, a great day trip from Munich is Salzburg, Austria. Salzburg is right over the border of Austria, and is only a couple hour train ride from Munich. Almost everyone I've talked to who has been to Salzburg has fallen in love with it, me included. The whole city is surrounded by beautiful snow capped mountains, while the city itself has large mountain type hills, some with trails so you can climb up and get breathtaking views. Salzburg is most known for being the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the backdrop for the Sound of Music. You can tour the former home of the Mozart family or walk around and see sites where the Sound of Music movie was filmed. Salzburg castle is also an excellent addition to your itinerary. This castle will allow you to step back into medieval Austria and will also teach you about battles fought by the Austrian military. Whether you're a Sound of Music fan or a classical music enthusiast, there's so much to experience in Salzburg!

Destination #4 - Vienna

From Munich, the next natural stop is Vienna, Austria. Vienna has a long history of being Austria's center of music, which started when Mozart moved from Salzburg and made a home in this city. By boarding a train at Munchen HBF, you can expect to arrive in Vienna in about 4 hours. Two of the biggest highlights of Vienna for me were the market and the Austrian National Library. If you choose to go to the market, be aware that the vendors are extremely pushy and don't like to take no for an answer. Make sure you hold your ground and only accept samples if you are truly interested in buying something. Things at the market can also be quite expensive if you don't pay close attention. I had stopped at a stand to buy dried fruit and tea, and ended up spending more than I had hoped because the vendor filled the bags instead of letting me do so. Just pay attention and be firm if you tell someone no. The National Library is a must when in Vienna because its so breathtakingly beautiful! It's lavishly decorated in deep wood, stone, gold, and gorgeous frescoes on the ceiling. I felt a little like I had stepped into the library from Disney's version of Beauty and the Beast, which for any Disney kid turned bookworm is a dream come true. Vienna feels lavish as a whole, so you can definitely tell its the capital of Austria. Again, this is a small city, so you only need a few days here.

Destination #5 - Budapest

The last city on the list - and my personal favorite - is Budapest, Hungary. Budapest is really quite close to Vienna. You could board an early morning train in Vienna and be in Budapest by mid morning. This city has so much life! I would call it the European city that never sleeps because in Budapest, parties go all night long! Budapest's big draws are the thermal baths, which are thought to be healing, the giant indoor market (pictured below), the unique architecture, and the bar/ nightclub culture. When you get there you'll hear everyone talking about ruin bars, which are these huge buildings with multiple bars and countless dance floors. If night life is your jam, I can guarantee you'll end up at a ruin bar at some point. I would suggest keeping your daytime plans light in Budapest because there's a good chance you'll be out until the wee hours of the night, and waking up late. Because of this, I would recommend staying in Budapest for 4 to 5 days, so you can see everything you want to. I only had a few days in Budapest and wish I could have stayed for much longer. But I guess that just means that I have to go back!

After a thrilling stay in Budapest, I made my way back to Krakow on an overnight bus. While this city jumping form of travel may seem like a lot, its so great, especially because like I said, these cities are all fairly small and can be seen in a few days. I had two weeks to make this loop, but I would have loved to extend that. If you don't have that much time, you can always do just a part of the loop instead of the whole thing. Central Europe is definitely a unique experience, and I'm so glad I was able to take this trip! For more information about a specific city, I will be posting about each of them very soon. Take a chance, be a little crazy, and hop around Central Europe!

Happy Travels!

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Chance the Rapper Will Become “Chance the Commencement Speaker” for Dillard University's Graduating Class of 2018

[caption id="attachment_429212" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Chance the Rapper performs in concert on the second day of week two of the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 14, 2017 in Austin, Texas. SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP/Getty Images[/caption] Ladies and gentlemen, Chance the Rapper will become “Chance the Commencement Speaker” on May 12th and bless over 200 members of Dillard University's 2018 graduating class with words of encouragement and inspiration (maybe even in verse format) to fuel their futures. The independent musical genius, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, became the first artist to be nominated and win a Grammy for a streaming-only album. However, the fact that the 25-year-old is already so much more than the music has earned him the love, respect, and admiration of millions both young and old. Chance's philanthropic efforts and bouncy, infectious positivity are in part what prompted Dillard President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough to dub him as "the artist that your grandmother would love." The AP reports: "Kimbrough says Chance is part of a new wave of artists who can openly talk about faith while being in hip hop, balancing the secular and the sacred....Kimbrough, who’s known as the Hip-Hop Prez, teaches a class on ethics and hip-hop and has sought Bennett to appear on campus for two years. Bennett has been intentional with using his ever growing popularity to give back to his hometown of Chicago, especially the youth who admire him. In 2014, Chance used #savechicago to stop gun-violence for 42 hours and since then, he’s forged ahead. And for three years, whether through hosting monthly high school OpenMike series at Chicago’s Public Libraries, raising over $100,000 to bring sleeping-bags and coats to Chicago’s homeless, or raising over $4 million for his local Chicago Public School System, Bennet makes helping others a priority. Bennett is also the founder and president of SocialWorks, a nonprofit created to empower youth through the arts, education, and civic engagement, and it’s his aim to reshape the possibilities through freedom and access for the youth of Chicago and the globe. 'The activism is a bonus with Chance,' Kimbrough said. 'I thought he made for a great commencement speaker because of his spirit of being entrepreneurial and authentic. But his civic engagement, including encouraging people to vote and willingness to speak out on issues, like his recent opposition to a Heineken ad, are just as paramount.'" To Chance, we say, keep on Chance-ing and may God bless you with continued success! - Dante Spellman

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