Chance the Rapper is an American rapper, producer, composer, and record producer from the Windy City of Chicago, who has been dubbed “the next big thing in rap.” Chance considers Kanye West to be his idol, as he was born in the same city as Chance. Chance rose to international prominence after being nominated for three Grammy Awards as a free independent artist, winning Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance. He was also the first independent musician to be nominated for a Grammy without having signed with a major music label.

He has three mixtape albums to his credit, all of which were distributed for free on DatPiff: 10days, Acid Rap, and Coloring Book. In addition to his solo work, he is a member of Save Money and The Social Experiment, a Chicago Collective band.

The Early Years Of Chance The Rapper’s Career

Chance is another name for Chancellor Johnathan Bennett. The Rapper was born to father Ken-Williams Bennett and mother Lisa Bennett on April 16, 1993, in the southern section of Windy City Chicago. Ken Williams, his father, worked for the mayor of the city and later for former US President Barack Obama while he was still a senator.

He is of American nationality, of black ethnicity, and of Christian faith. Tyler Bennet, his younger brother, is also a rapper. Bennett was a student at Jones College Prep Higher School, but he struggled academically and was frequently suspended.

Chance Michael Jackson, who died at the age of 89 after a protracted battle with illness, and Kanye West impacted the rapper’s early music career. He feels West to have had a significant impact on his hip-hop career, claiming that he was the one who motivated him to pursue a career as a rapper. Chance began rapping at the age of six and spent the most of his junior year penning the first draft of his upcoming debut album, 10 days.

He recorded his first full-length mixed tape, 10 Days, while still in college and suspended for marijuana possession. Complex Magazine included him in an article titled “10 New Chicago Rappers to Watch Out” in February 2012.

Professional Work of Chance the Rapper

Chance’s first mixtape, 10 Days, was published in April 2012 and has received over 5,00,000 downloads since then. The record was a hit on DatPiff, a mixtape-sharing website, and it helped him develop connections in the Rap scene. A year later, in April 2013, he released his second mixtape, Acid-Rap, which included Twista and Gambino.

The record aided him in furthering his career and was an instant hit on DatPiff, with over 1.5 million downloads. It was certified diamond and ranked number 26 on the Rolling Stones’ Top 50 albums of the year list. In May 2016, Chance released his third mixtape Coloring book, dubbed Chance 3.

Chance is also the lead singer of the band The Social Experiment, in addition to his solo work. Surf, the group’s debut album, was published as a free download on iTunes in May 2015. Chance is a self-employed artist that is not affiliated with any labels. He’s also been as a guest on shows including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Saturday Night Live, and The Eric Andre Show, and was named to XXL magazine’s annual freshmen class in 2013.

He voiced the character of Bob Marley in the animated television series Black Dynamite (2014). Chance the Rapper won three Grammy Awards for Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album (Coloring Book) at the 2017 Grammy Awards, making history in the sense that he won without selling his records physically, i.e. only through the internet, and without signing with any major labels.

Chance the Rapper’s Salary And Net Worth

He is one of the most successful unsigned musical artists of all time, despite not having a major label record deal. According to celebrity net worth, his net worth is believed to be $35 million as of May 2019. He does not benefit from the sale of his songs, but he does profit through tours, merchandise, endorsements, and sponsorship.

His yearly salary is expected to be $117,467, but due to his Grammy award-winning and rising recognition, he will almost certainly see a rise in the near future. Between September 2016 and September 2018, the musician earned approximately $32 million through various sponsorship deals.

Chance the Rapper is rumored to be purchasing a $4.025 million condo in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. He once shared a residence in Hollywood, L.A. with James Blake, which he considers “Ungodly” or immoral. Chance is extremely active on Instagram, where he has over 9.6 million followers as of 2019, and where he makes the most of his money.

Wife, Daughter, Married, and Relationship of Chance the Rapper

Chance the Rapper presently resides in Chicago, Illinois. He was dating Kirsten Corley at the time. In 2013, the pair met and began dating. Kensli, the couple’s kid, was born in September of 2015. Her whereabouts were unknown until December 2016, when Chance shared an Instagram photo of his daughter.

In May 2016, the couple divorced shortly after the birth of their daughter. Corley then took Chance to court to force him to pay child support. After some disagreements over the topic, both parties are said to have reached an understanding. On March 21, 2017, the matter was settled outside of court.

On July 4, 2018, the reunited couple got engaged, and on March 9, 2019, they married.

Aside from his musical contributions, Chance is also a social activist who has worked with his father to promote the #SaveChicago movement to reduce gun violence in Chicago. He was elected Chicago’s Outstanding Youth by Mayor Rahm Emmanuel in November 2014.

Chance Age, Height, and Other Facts About The Rapper

Chance As of 2019, the Rapper is 25 years old.
Height of the rapper: He is 5′ 10″ tall (1.78 m).