Born and raised in Chicago, Chance made history in 2017 by becoming the first artist to win a Grammy for a streaming-only mixtape, earning three awards for "Best New Artist," "Best Rap Performance," and "Best Rap Album" for his now-iconic Coloring Book. Notably, Chance has never signed a record deal, choosing instead to make his music available for free. 

Chance forever changed the course of music history with his groundbreaking mixtape Acid Rap, which remains a defining symbol of independent hip hop. When Acid Rap was released on digital streaming platforms in 2019, it soared to #5 on the Billboard 200, solidifying Chance's status as a voice of his generation.

Coming from a long line of activists and community organizers, Chance was raised with a strong sense of purpose and a dedication to giving back. Through his nonprofit organization SocialWorks, he aims to inspire and empower youth through arts, education and civic engagement. Since 2016, SocialWorks has contributed $12M to the Chicagoland community, impacting over 50k students. Chance recently organized a self-funded free festival in Accra, Ghana that drew upwards of 52,000 attendees. The “Black Star Line Festival” was founded with a mission to foster cultural exchange between Black people of The Continent and the global Diaspora.