Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper rode through the streets of his Chicago hometown as grand marshal of the city’s back-to-school parade.
The 24-year-old rapper sat atop a white convertible waving at the crowds during Saturday’s Bud Billiken Parade, which welcomes Chicago children back for the new school year.
It’s not the first time Chance has been involved with Chicago Public Schools. Earlier this year he donated $1 million. He was also was part of an effort to distribute thousands of free backpacks stuffed with school supplies at the parade. He’s also urged politicians to help the schools.
He told WLS-TV he wants to “make sure everything is a little easier” for students, teachers and parents.
The rapper, whose name is Chancelor Bennett, won three Grammys in February. The parade started in 1929.
Gomlichi on August 13rd, 2017 at 22:44 UTC »
He is very deserving of the fame and wealth he's attained. He sincerely is just trying to make difference. His music spreads a positive message as well. A damn good guy, I hope that those of you who have not listened to any of his music yet find the time to do so
plee87 on August 13rd, 2017 at 22:35 UTC »
Hey Mr. chance! What you gonna do, what you gonna do, make our dreams come true!
my_soul_must_be_iron on August 13rd, 2017 at 22:25 UTC »
Backpack rapper