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Born in West Chatham, Chicago to middle-class parents. His father worked in the Obama campaign and Chance met Obama as a kid, who later personally invited him to perform at the 94th National Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
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Featured in Complex Magazine as one of "10 New Chicago Rappers to Watch Out For"
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Independently releases first mixtape, 10 Day, for free, which was recorded during a 10-day suspension in his senior year of high school, gaining huge critical acclaim and catching the attention of many media outlets.
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Independently releases second mixtape, Acid Rap, to high critical acclaim, debuting at number 63 on Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums due to bootleg iTunes and Amazon downloads
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Receives "Outstanding Youth of the Year" award from Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel
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Chance's daughter, Kensli, is born with atrial flutter, a heart defect. Inspires him to return to his Christian faith and write his next album, Coloring Book
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Joins with nonprofit "Warmest Winter 2016" to distribute 1,000 high-tech coats/sleeping bags to the homeless of Chicago
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Independently releases third mixtape, Coloring Book. Features multiple religious themes and references his daughter changing his life. Debuts at number 6 on Billboard Top Rap Albums of 2016-17
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Starts Twitter campaign #May23 to stop Chicago gun violence for 42 hours
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Wins 3 awards at 59th Annual Grammy Awards for Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance
