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2023 is likely to feature a ton of coverage surrounding the 10th anniversary of Chance the Rapper’s beloved mixtape Acid Rap, the milestone-commemorating revisiting of which will see key track “Juice” finally being made available on streaming. Reflecting on the impact of the tape in a conversation with Complex, Chance called the project a “cult […]

Chance the Rapper says he “probably would have died” if he hadn’t changed the lifestyle he was leading during his Acid Rap era. In an interview with Complex, Chance looked back on his dalliances with “excess” during this pivotal moment in his career. The chat comes in the wake of fans finally having been given official […]

Acid Rap, arguably Chance the Rapper’s best project, also represents the era that could have killed him.  “I think if I hadn’t had my spirit tugged on, literally, and a calling to become a better version of myself, then I would’ve died,” Chance says calmly from Complex’s New York City studio, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the […]

Chance the Rapper is a beacon of independence. The 30-year-old Chicago rapper has built his career from being a community-driven artist, garnering a cult-like fanbase thanks to his authenticity, commitment to his craft, and creativity behind the mic. From leveraging the mistake of a high school suspension into his breakout mixtape 10 Day to finding […]

Chance the Rapper’s Acid Rap mixtape will soon turn 10 years young. To celebrate this milestone, Chance has announced a special hometown show for later this year. Announced Tuesday, Chance will return to the United Center in Chicago for an Acid Rap anniversary-celebrating show on Aug. 19. Providing support for the show, which marks Chance’s […]

The Big Day wasn’t Chance the Rapper’s biggest moment, but three years after his debut album’s release, any perceptions of a fall-off haven’t stuck with him. On the Breakfast Club on Tuesday, Charlamagne tha God asked Chance, “How hard is it to not feed into criticism you may see of yourself online? Because there is a lot […]

Chance the Rapper‘s 10 Day and Acid Rap mixtapes have been released to streaming services. Earlier in the day, Chance took to social media to announce that the projects, as well as the pre-order for his debut album, were on the way. He also thanked fans for their support and dropped a short video clip. Proud to announce that […]