By Jamie Parker | News Editor
Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, also known as Chance the Rapper, has been making moves lately that show how different he is from other rappers. In the beginning of March, Chance donated one million dollars to Chicago Public Schools. This along with his message he raps, show that he is shining a whole new light on modern day rappers.
Chance the Rapper is a product of the Chicago Public Schools, which have gotten a lot of negative attention recently for their current state. This is what sparked his idea for the donation. Rising to fame without the help of a label has put Chance in a unique position of unrestrained artistry, and freedom. He seems to be using this freedom to convey a holistic sense to his listeners. With the message of God flowing strongly throughout his newest album, “Coloring Book,” he is truly proving to be doing the work of a greater being.
Another reason for his sizable donation is his daughter, who is just over one-year old. He refers to this in his song, “Angels,” when he talks about cleaning up the streets of Chicago – because no one else has – so his daughter can “have somewhere to play.”
Hopefully Chance the Rapper can keeps his messages of positivity high, and more rappers will take the lead in helping with improvements to their communities.
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