Chance The Rapper is a famous American hip-hop recording artist, singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor. He gained immense popularity with the release of his second mixtape, Acid Rap, in 2013.
His third mixtape ‘Coloring Book’ became the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy and earned him three Grammy Awards altogether.
Chancelor is also a member of the Chicago collective Savemoney as well as the lead vocalist for the band the Social Experiment. He is an activist and has associated himself with various charities, where he lives. As of 2024, Chance the Rapper has a net worth of $25 million.
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Biography
Chance The Rapper was born on the 16th of April 1993, in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. His age is 28 as of 2024.
| Birth Name | Chancelor Johnathan Bennett |
| Nickname(s) | Chano, Chance The Rapper |
| Date of Birth | April 16, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aries |
| Profession | Singer, Rapper, Actor, Record Producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Religion | Christianity |
Family
- Father – Ken Williams Bennett (Deputy Chief of Staff to Mayor Rahm Emanuel)
- Mother – Lisa Bennett
- Siblings – Taylor Bennett (Younger Brother) (Rapper)
Education
Johnathan Bennett attended the Jones College Prep High School. There he was a member of the Jewish Student Union. He later enrolled to a community college but dropped out after a week to pursue a career in music.
Chance the Rapper Girlfriend
Chance The Rapper began dating Kirsten Corley in 2013. In September 2015, she gave birth to their daughter, Kensli. They both got engaged on July 4, 2018.
When I write, I work off of a theme, an emotion, a narrative – thinking of it and then expounding on it.
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Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 10 inches Centimeters – 178 cm Meters – 1.78 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 77 kg Pounds – 170 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
I think when you’re in my position as an artist, I can say what I want and talk about the issues that matter.
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Professional Statistics
Singing Debut
Chance the Rapper released his debut mixtape, 10 Day on April 3, 2012. A year later, he released his second mixtape, Acid Rap to critical acclaim.
His third mixtape Coloring Book was released on May 12, 2016, streaming on Apple Music. He received seven nominations at the 59th annual Grammy Awards, winning 3 Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album.
Film Debut
Chance The Rapper hasn’t been cast in a feature film. However, in 2015, he appeared in a short film ‘Mr. Happy’, directed by Colin Tilley.
He makes his debut as a voice actor in the 2020 animated film, ‘Trolls World Tour’.
Television Debut
In 2013, Chance appeared in the Adult Swim’s comedy series ‘The Eric Andre Show’.
Famous For
Though Chance The Rapper might be still in his early career, he is one of the finest hip hop artist out there. He is best known for his mixtape, ‘Coloring Book’, which debuted at #8 on Billboard 200, becoming the first release to chart solely on streams. It received three Grammy nominations including Best Rap Album. It also became the debut streaming-only album ever to receive a Grammy nomination.
Brand Endorsements
Chance has appeared in a number of TV commercials including H&M, Nike, Subaru Impreza, New Era, Kenzo, Kit Kat, Texture App, Myspace, 2017 Firefly Music Festival, Apple Music and ESPN’s NBA.
Chance The Rapper Favorite Things
- Favorite Movie – The Brothers Bloom (2008)
- Favorite TV Shows Boardwalk Empire or Workaholics
- Favorite Comedians – Mitch Hedberg, Aziz, Hannibal Burress, Dave Chappelle, Nick Thune, Eddie Murphy
- Favorite Video Games – Mario Kart, Fight Night and Zombies
- Favorite Song – We Don’t Care by Kanye West
- Favorite Sandwich – Cheeseburger with lettuce
I still think that God means everything to everyone, whether they understand it or not or can see for themselves.
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Chance The Rapper Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Chance the Rapper has a net worth of $25 million. He has many cars to his car collection, including a Lamborghini and a Land Rover.
Chance The Rapper Facts
He developed a love for music after listening to Michael Jackson songs and continued to listen Billie Holiday and Sam Cooke music while growing up.
He cites Kanye West as his biggest musical influences. Bennett and West met each other in August 2014 at Bonnaroo Music Festival.
Bennett’s music has been described as versatile and uplifting. His music generally contains jazz-inspired melodies and gospel influences.
He became the first artist to be nominated for a Grammy with a streaming-only album.
In November 2014, Mayor Rahm Emanuel awarded Chance the Rapper with Chicago’s Outstanding Youth of the Year Award for his social work.
In 2015, Forbes magazine placed Chance on the 7th spot in the “Forbes 30 Under 30” music list.
In May 2017, He was included in TIME magazine’s “The 100 Most Influential People” issue with an homage written by Common.
Chance the Rapper has also appeared with artists such as Jeremih, R. Kelly, James Blake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Young Thug, Future, T-Pain, Skrillex, Common, Madonna, Busta Rhymes, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
