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I would support this organization because it helps with primarily LGBT issues, which calls to me due to the fact that I fall under that demographic. My connection to being LGBT means that I want to help support other people in that specific community.

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I would say the United Way of Metro Chicago since they are helping other small organizations. By helping UWM, you support other small charities and our community's growth.

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Chicago’s Youth Charity - Donate & Volunteer | SocialWorks

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SocialWorks is the Chicago charity of Chance the Rapper, supporting youth and those experiencing homelessness. Volunteer or donate at socialworkschi.org

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A Rundown on Chance the Rapper’s Inspiring Philanthropy

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Chance the Rapper donates $1 million to Chicago Public Schools | CNN

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After a disappointing meeting with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner last Friday, Chance the Rapper has decided to address Chicago Public Schools' funding deficit himself.

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Donnie Trumpet & the Social Experiment - Sunday Candy "Short Film"

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Project Swish Chicago Celebrity Softball Game

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Project sWISH Chicago celebrates 4th anniversary with big events this weekend

CHICAGO(CBS) - A South Side nonprofit organization will host two big events this weekend while celebrating its 4th anniversary.

Project sWISH is set to host a back-to-school and community festival followed by a celebrity softball game Sunday.

The event will take place from noon to 6 p.m. at the DuSable Black History Museum Plaza, located at 740 E. 56th Place.

The festival will include a book bag and school supply giveaway, vaccinations, immunizations, bouncy houses, food, music, resource tables, and haircuts.

Celebrities and influencers will also be in attendance including Chicago-based rappers G-Herbo, Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, musical artist Lil Zay Osama along with several NBA players.

Project sWISH Chicago has reached over 2,000 youth and provides free basketball leagues and open runs in underserved communities during statistically high crime times to provide a safe haven and build a sense of community.

The program also offers non-traditional therapeutic programs such as yoga and art therapy with licensed instructors with the goal of promoting healing and providing youth and young adults with a platform to be vulnerable and have a voice.

"Project sWish was created with the goal of uniting the community and providing a safe and supportive environment for Chicago youth," said Project sWish founder McKinley Nelson. "With support from so many, my heart is full as we enter the fourth year of this yearly celebration. With this event, we have created a safe space for students, parents, and others to come together, celebrate, and prepare for the time-honored tradition of heading back to school."

The event is free and open to the public. More information about the event can be found at projectswishchicago.com.

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Des Plaines Area Charities and Volunteer opportunities

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Opportunities in the community

Many excellent local organizations needs volunteers. We have tried to provide direct links to information about volunteering at each of these organizations. Don't see an organization that interests you? Try these ideas from Des Plaines Patch.

52 E. Northwest Highway
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone ~ 847.768.5944 ex. 222

1665 Elk Blvd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 823-0453

No experience necessary--training provided! Most positions are available on a flexible-time basis. Some opportunities are friendly visiting, shopping and errands, photography, holiday gift delivery and office duties.

Center of Concern Teen Board

1665 Elk Blvd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
224-585-4372

For teens ages 13-18. Court-ordered volunteering is welcome. Civic-minded teens who serve as leaders, who come together as volunteers, to plan, organize and participate in opportunities to serve and further the mission of the Center of Concern. Please email pmccarthy@centerofconcern.org or call 224-585-4372 for more information and to sign up.

606 N. Potter Road, Des Plaines Il. 60016
Office: 800-570-8809| Cell Phone: 847-867-0956
Kbatson@seasons.org

Looking for caring Volunteers who would like to make a difference in the lives of people facing the end of their life. We have many special opportunities offered; training will be provided: Vigil Volunteer, Pet Therapy Visits, Legacy Projects, We Honor Veterans Program, Supportive Presence, Bereavement Caller, Administrative Support and Sewing Team Memory for our Memory Bear and Pillow Projects.

Locations in Schaumburg and Libertyville. Visit www.fmsc.org for more information. They provide court-ordered community service hours, as well as genereal volunteer opportunities for families and groups.
Accepts Court Ordered Community Service Volunteers
P.O. Box 32
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-224-8592
www.cleanupgiveback.org

Clean Up - Give Back is seeking volunteers to help the community through Trash cleanup campaigns. Campaigns generally last 2 ½ hours. Call DonnaOr email info@cleanupgiveback.org to join in on a campaign.

Visit the website for more info: https://www.desplaines.org/government/comms/youth.htm

For junior high and high school students. Help out with events for families and other fun opportunities and earn service credit hours.

769 Holiday Ln
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 375-1443

Volunteers must be 18 and over. Those under 18 can volunteer with a parent, call for more details.

1775 Dempster St.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-6105

Opportunities for volunteers 16 and older. Minimum commitment of four hours per week for six months. In addition, there is a special summer service program for students.

1717 Rand Rd.
Des Plaines IL 60016
(847) 376-2118

Catholic Charities offers a broad range of services from locations throughout Cook and Lake counties. Volunteers are certain to find a place that corresponds to their interests. Some opportunities include working a food pantry, visiting nursing homes and teaching crafts.

2121 S. Goebbert Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 228-1320

Provides liaison service between volunteers and agencies that need volunteer assistant. Placement for teens-seniors.

1001 Rohlwing Road
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
(847) 524-8800

Kenneth Young Center collaborates with individual and group volunteers to provide direct service and support on many levels. Opportunities include visiting, assisting or shopping for seniors; delivering Meals on Wheels; being a friend to someone with serious mental illness or helping at KYC's Resale Shop.

1700 Ballard Rd.
Park Ridge, IL 60068 Dayna Berman:
(847) 297-2510

Volunteers provide services to help Maine Township departments. The goal of the G.I.F.T.S. program is to spark volunteer interest in community agencies that help Township residents. Volunteer opportunities and social service agencies are highlighted in Mainely News, the Township's newsletter.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Des Plaines
(847) 593-2849

Links Des Plaines residents in need with neighborhood volunteers for short-term, non-professional assistance such as shoveling snow, raking leaves and minor repairs. Recruits volunteers of all ages who are reliable and have a willingness to help others. Assists volunteers in selecting tasks on the basis of ability, frequency of service, time and preference.

161 Northfield Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 784-6000

Here are some suggestions to consider: Gift Shop, Information Desk, Library, Friendly Visitor, Money Management, House of Welcome, a driver for the Escorted Transportation Service or an administrative assistant for Lifelong Learning, Social Services or their business office.

Hosted by Oakton Community College, but classes are also held in local schools, churches, synagogues and other locations
(847) 635-1426

Oakton offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adult non-native speakers of English who need to acquire listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to function in their new American culture.

917 North Shore Drive in Lake Bluff, IL

Info at http://berniesbookbank.org/volunteer/ Individuals or individual families are welcome at drop-in volunteer times shown listed on the website.

Other places to search

If you're still looking for volunteer opportunities, try one of these sites that list nation-wide volunteer opportunties.

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Chance the Rapper ft. Joey Bada$$ - The Highs & The Lows (2022) | [Official Music Video]

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Chance the Rapper had some very important weekend plans.

In a video posted to Instagram Sunday, the 29-year-old artist gave a glimpse into the Chance & Bri's Books & Breakfast event he attended in his hometown of Chicago with his two young daughters.

"Chicago I would never tell u to bring your kids somewhere, that I don't trust to bring my own kids," he captioned the cute clip, where he walked around with daughters Marli, 2, and Kensli, 6, looking at stacks of books, making crafts, and sharing hugs.

"They love it every time," he added on his Instagram Story with a wide-eyed emoji.

Chance & Bri's Books & Breakfast is a program for 3-8-year-olds established through a partnership between Boundless Early Education, the Chicago Park District and the Grammy Award-winning musician that "supports families in nurturing strong early readers," according to the nonprofit.

Chance and Boundless Early Education founder/director Briana McLean, an author and early childhood educator, started hosting the Books & Breakfast programming in July 2021, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. The events offer free breakfast, free books, story time, family photos and more.

As seen in Chance's recap, in a lighthearted moment, both Marli and Kensli, whom he shares with wife Kirsten Corley Bennett, seized the opportunity to pull off their dad's iconic "3" baseball cap.

In April 2020, the doting dad told PEOPLE that Marli was starting to learn a few words - and bringing some much-needed humor to the family as they isolated at home during the pandemic.

"Her first word was 'Dada,' which I'm proud to say both of my girls' first words were 'Dad' basically," he said. "She calls everybody 'Dada' now. She even calls her toys and her pacifier 'Dada,' so that's just her go-to phrase now."

"I was making a bite for Kensli, and [Marli] was in her little walker. She wobbled over to me and I was like, 'Heyyyy' and she responded the exact same little 'Heyyyy' back to me," Chance added at the time. "It was in key and matched my energy perfectly. I was like 'Damn, can you talk? That's crazy.' That was a crazy moment for me. I laughed at it."

He went on to say he had an even stronger appreciation for his loved ones: "I've been waking up daily with newfound gratitude and being very grateful that I'm married right now," he said. "The fact that me, my daughters and my wife all live in one house together is a huge, huge blessing, so I've just been taking that in."

The "No Problem" rapper often gives back to his hometown. In April, in celebration of his 29th birthday on Saturday, Chance organized a meal giveaway through his non-profit SocialWorks.

"Happening now Chicago! Holiday Meal Giveaway 8560 S. Cottage Grove. 1,500 free meals for the community," Chance wrote on Instagram with a video of the event.

In the clip, the camera follows volunteers and people in cars as they exchange food. The post also shows off Chance's Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor "Mint Chocolate Chance."

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As the year winds down, Grammy Award-winning musician Chance the Rapper is gearing up for an array of endeavors, including an annual free event held at a museum in his hometown to empower kids through art and education.

"We like to create experiences for those in need, an opportunity to get out the house, to get some food, to get some entertainment," he said of his nonprofit organization, Social Works, which he founded in 2016. "And obviously we like doing stuff for free for people that don't always get access to stuff."

The fourth annual "Night at the Museum" will be held on Wednesday at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring new or gently used winter clothing and toys which will be distributed to shelters and those experiencing homelessness in February.

After Christmas, Chance the Rapper, born Chancellor Bennett, said Social Works continues to serve the community by providing free haircuts, passing out food, clothing drives, and establishing "warming centers."

"It's good to see all those families smiling and everybody just connecting, you know, [during] what's sometimes the coldest part of the year," he told CBS News.

The entertainer is also looking forward to a new music festival in 2023 to be held in Ghana. He made the announcement with fellow hip hop star Vic Mensa earlier this year after what Bennett said was a life-changing trip to Africa.

"For Black Americans and a lot of diasporas around the world, we don't have that, you know, very easy access to the continent," he said. "We're typically taught our whole lives that it's out of reach and it's obviously extremely expensive to travel but once you finally get out to the continent, especially West Africa, you learn about the connections and the similarities and just the richness of the culture."

He also has an upcoming album being released called "Star Line Gallery" that he says is in honor of Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey.

"All of the new pieces of music that I've been putting out have been in collaboration with Black fine artists," he said. "So not only am I like focused on the music but focused on the visuals, the art that's connected to it."

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The goal of Warmest Winter 2016, a project co-created by Chicago artist Chance The Rapper and a Detroit-based nonprofit called The Empowerment Plan, is to give 1,000 coats to Chicago's homeless.

This project, though, isn't your ordinary coat drive.

For one thing, the coats manufactured by Warmest Winter 2016 are high-tech creations that the project says can save lives.

"The EMPWR coat is a water-resistant and self-heating jacket, which can transform into a sleeping bag, or be worn as an over-the-shoulder bag when not in use," the website says, adding that the coats can reduce the number of deaths of homeless people due to hypothermia by 20 percent.

Additionally, the coats are manufactured at the Empowerment Plan factory in Detroit, which hires "homeless parents from local shelters to become full time seamstresses so that they can earn a stable income, find secure housing, and gain back their independence for themselves and for their families."

Though distributing coats to people experiencing homelessness in Chicago is the project's immediate plan, the ultimate goal of the partnership is to open an Empowerment Plan factory in Chicago to bring jobs to the city as well.

Chance The Rapper, who was a guest on NPR's Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me in August, has been promoting the project on his Twitter page. According to the Los Angeles Times, more than $7,500, or 75 coats, had been raised within hours of the artist's first tweet about the project. By Friday afternoon, nearly $25,000 had been donated.

The project runs from Dec. 16 through Jan. 13. Donors can give various amounts and are entered in raffles to win tickets to Chicago Bulls games, White Sox games or Chance The Rapper shows.

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It's never too early to start giving back and volunteering as a family. There are many charities in Chicago and the suburbs that are helping children in need. Read on to see some local charities and organizations to get involved with.
We're updating our website as quickly as we can, but changes may occur due to COVID-19. Please double check with the organization on their volunteering opportunities and donation collections before heading out.
Bernie's Book Bank is the leading provider of quality books to at-risk children in the Chicagoland area. Spend a weekend day sorting, applying stickers and packing bags of books to go out to the community. If you cannot make it in person, only $6 will provide a year of books for one child or donate your own books.

By the Hand is an after-school program that wants to take kids by the hand and help them grow. There are many ways to give to the organization such as investing in a child or volunteering in person.

Chicago Hopes for Kids provides educational support for children living in Chicago's homeless shelters. The most popular volunteer option is the after-school program which allows community members to spend time helping with homework and focusing on literacy support. If you cannot volunteer, donate instead.

Children's Advocacy Center and its partners are the frontline responders in Chicago to reports of child sexual abuse. They are Chicago's only not-for-profit organization that coordinates the efforts of child protection, law enforcement, medical experts, mental health services and more under one roof. As a family, you can donate new or gently used toys and games to help contribute to a relaxing environment during the children's appointments at the center.

Cradles to Crayons helps offer essential items that children need to thrive through "The Giving Factory." At the headquarters, the organization helps package up books, clothing, learning toys and more to provide for families in their communities. C2C accepts volunteers as young as 10 and will encourage your child to roll up their sleeves in a hands-on volunteer experience. You can also host a socially distant product collection.

Enchanted Backpack strives to support under-resourced elementary and middle schools. The organization collects school supplies, athletic equipment, winter coats and other items. These materials are then packed into mobile vans and delivered directly to schools across the Chicagoland area throughout the school year.

While this organization has done incredible things for Chicago, one of the main goals is to empower underprivileged youth to experience opportunities beyond their neighborhood. These programs include youth-led tours and Youth-Senior Connect. Your family can help by volunteering at upcoming events or donating.
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Is Chance using his fame for good OR is he using his good for more fame?  Does it matter? (Explain by making a comment.)

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Chance the Rapper - Child of God (2022) | [Official Music Video]

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A weekend of no shootings.

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Buzzing Chicago artist Chance The Rapper (pictured) was instrumental in a social media campaign that led to a quieting of the escalating gun violence in the Windy City for 42 hours straight. Using Twitter to spread a message of hope, Chance partnered with his father in an ambitious mission to combat the rising murder rate in his beloved hometown.
SEE ALSO: Kaylen Woodard: 6-Year-Old Chicago Boy Saves Friend From Abduction [VIDEO] The campaign was largely a secret, and Chance explained the impetus behind the #SaveChicago movement in a series of tweets earlier Tuesday.

"[W]hen i was in LA My pops asked me to help with a project. He was tryin to get Community Org's in CHI to prevent every murder on Memorial Day," tweeted Chance.

Chance The Rapper's tweets related to the event below:

"He had talked to Churches, Schools, Outreach Prog's and Business's, trying to get them to commit to saving every life possible yesterday. The plan was to get these mass numbers of people out on street corners Friday night with posters and banners with the plea "#SAVECHICAGO."

His plan was to get radio stations like @WGCI and @Power92Chicago to say "PUT YOUR GUNS DOWN CHICAGO" every hour on the hour the wk before. all he asked of me was to say something on social media. and so i did ambiguously through tweets that hinted at an album, or a song #MAY23rd.

And even though i was outta town i checked in constantly. come to FIND OUT WE WENT 42 HOURS FROM THURSDAY TO SATURDAY NIGHT W/O ONE SHOOTING.

However, Chance would point out that on Monday, a man was killed and seven others were shot on the actual Memorial Day holiday throughout the city. There isn't any proof that Chance and his father's street-level campaign actually held the violence at bay, but it does give some measure of hope that the city can turn its fortunes around.
Chance posted an article from the Chicago Tribune highlighting the killing and shootings, ending it with a plea saying:

"Read that from top to bottom and then come help us #SaveChicago."

Chance The Rapper's 2013 breakout mixtape, "Acid Rap," catapulted him on to the national stage. He has toured with actor/rapper Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) and has addressed gang violence in Chicago on his last release.
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Chicago is known for its large activist community. Here are 12 non-profit organizations that could use your help.

Here at Secret Chicago, we care about giving back to the community, so we put together 12 non-profits doing great work in Chicago. We encourage you to donate to or volunteer at any of these great organizations or another cause you care about.

Howard Brown Health is an LGBTQ+ focused healthcare organization with multiple clinic locations across Chicago. The nonprofit provides quality, affordable care to Chicagoans who might not be able to access it otherwise. Some of these services include primary care, AIDS/HIV care, reproductive healthcare, transgender and gender nonconforming healthcare, counseling, and much more. They also have a community center for homeless teens and youth, the Broadway Youth Center, which provides a number of important services to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. You can support this organization by visiting howardbrown.org.

Assata's Daughters, named after the civil rights activist Assata Shakur, is a Black women-led organization that mentors and organizes young Black people in Chicago to fight for Black liberation. Its programs provide political education, community organizing training, and assistance with everyday problems faced by the community including food insecurity, mental health resources, and career services. Assata's Daughters also does public speaking, host events, and organizes direct actions to create positive social change. Its website has a myriad of resources on issues such as police brutality, community organizing, curriculums for teachers, and more. You can support this organization by visiting assatasdaughters.org.

The Alliance for the Great Lakes works to preserve and protect the Great Lakes and its ecosystem. This organization has a number of projects all aimed at taking care of our lakes for today and years to come. In addition to raising awareness of water pollution and cleaning up beaches, the nonprofit has been successful in championing a federal ban on microbeads in personal care products, releasing important reports on the Lakes' welfare, and fighting to keep Great Lakes water in the lakes. Last year, nearly 15,000 volunteers participated in the organization's "Adopt-a-Beach" program! You can support this organization by visiting greatlakes.org

The Greater Chicago Food Depository provides food to families and individuals struggling with food insecurity. The nonprofit has a number of food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters across Cook County to ensure that nutritious meals are available 365 days a year. GCFD also does community outreach to SNAP-eligible residents to make nutritious meals accessible to those who need it most. This organization is particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic as many Chicagoans are experiencing a higher rate of food insecurity. You can support this organization by visiting chicagosfoodbank.org.

Public libraries are one of the most important public services in the nation and Chicago's 80-branch system is one of the best in the world. Chicago Public Libraries not only offer free books to check out, but also provide important services like job hunting, safe public spaces, language resources, free digital media, printing services, children's programming, study rooms, and more!

Despite their importance, library funding is constantly on the chopping block. That's where the Chicago Public Library Foundation comes in. They fund important programs and day-to-day operations of libraries with the help of donor contributions. You can support this organization by visiting cplfoundation.org.

RefugeeOne is an organization that helps refugees resettle in the US. The nonprofit offers immigration assistance, English language training, job hunting aid, and wellness programs. Every year, RefugeeOne helps more than 2,500 refugees and immigrants who are fleeing their homes due to violence, persecution, and war. The largest resettlement agency in IL, RefugeeOne is with refugees every step of the way from the moment they arrive at O'Hare International Airport. You can support this organization by visiting refugeeone.org.

The American Indian Center is a community center that provides resources and programming to Native people living in Chicago. The AIC is the oldest urban-based native community organization and was founded in 1953 to help Native people cope after the Indian Relocation program transported thousands of Native Americans to Chicago, a city that did not have a large in-state reservation. Today the AIC provides academic, cultural, health, and social services to Native people as well as hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year. You can support this organization by visiting aicchicago.org

The Transformative Justice Law Project provides free legal services and educational resources to transgender and gender non-conforming Chicagoans. The nonprofit's main focus is providing affirming, holistic criminal legal services including criminal defense, criminal record expungement, and advocacy for trans prisoners. TJLP also provides assistance with legal name changes and gender marker changes as part of its Name Change Mobilization program.You can support this organization by visiting tjlp.org.

PAWS Chicago is a no-kill animal shelter and animal advocacy organization. The nonprofit not only assists with pet adoption and advocates for no-kill shelters, but it also provides resources to prevent animal homelessness, make spay and neutering accessible, and provides crisis aid. PAWS has multiple locations across Chicagoland. You can support this organization by visiting pawschicago.org.

The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless advocates for the wellbeing and advancement of those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Their main focus is fighting for public policies to eventually end homelessness such as increasing accessibility to public education, health care, public housing, and job opportunities. CCH also provides free legal services, community outreach, and college scholarships for students who do well in school despite their living situation. You can support this organization by visiting chicagohomeless.org.

826CHI is a chapter of 826National and is dedicated to inspiring ages six to 18 through creative and expository writing. 826CHI works in 114 Chicago schools, serving 48 zip codes with a staff of 287 volunteers. Its programs include a Teen Writing Studio, 826 Digital resources, field trips, afterschool tutoring, and student publications. You can support this organization by visiting 826chi.org or by shopping at the Secret Agent Supply Co in Wicker Park.

Since 1987, Meals on Wheels Chicago has delivered food to seniors and those with disabilities. Many of the people the nonprofit serves face challenges that make food security difficult, such as mobility issues and/or lack of access to transportation. Meals on Wheels makes sure food is accessible regardless of age or ability. You can support this organization by visiting mealsonwheelschicago.org.

Thank you for taking the time to support nonprofits in Chicago. Do you have a favorite we didn't list here? Let us know about it by tagging us on social media.
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What connection can you make between what you learned about Hebru Brantley earlier in the week and Chance the Rapper? (dig deep!). (Explain by making a comment.)

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Chance on Fallon re: Ghana Connection - 6 min

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This summer Chance responded to critics who claimed he "fell off."  Read his response below (edited).  You can watch it on video, but language warning alarm! This is long, but watch 5-10 min. 

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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 of chatter online that they like to say Chance the Rapper fell off, that’s their language.”

“Man. I don’t know,” the 29-year-old replied just after the 41-minute mark above. “To me it’s like, I could do one of two things: I could either agree with it, or I could live my life. If I agree with it, then that means the Breakfast Club fell off, ’cause y’all don’t have people that fell off sitting in your chair I don’t think, usually. And so I feel like I gotta stay on my path.”
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Chano assured the Breakfast Club team he’s a lifelong creator who’s here to stay, noting the fall-off narrative reminds him of the type of commodification he’s strived to avoid as an independent musician. “I could listen to people that think about artists like they’re f--kin’ Pokémon cards, like these commodified trading cards that’s like, ‘Oh, your f--kin’ 2K rating just went down.’ Like, f--k them n***as, these n***as is lame as hell!” he said. “They’ve never been on. If I fell off, at least I was on.”

https://www.complex.com/music/chance-the-rapper-weighs-in-on-fans-saying-he-fell-off

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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 of chatter online that they like to say Chance the Rapper fell off, that's their language."

"Man. I don't know," the 29-year-old replied just after the 41-minute mark above. "To me it's like, I could do one of two things: I could either agree with it, or I could live my life. If I agree with it, then that means the Breakfast Club fell off, 'cause y'all don't have people that fell off sitting in your chair I don't think, usually. And so I feel like I gotta stay on my path."

The creator of Acid Rap and Coloring Book remembers people telling him he'd lost his fastball almost as soon as he got started. "N***as was saying I fell off when I was in high school," the Chicago native said, getting particularly animated. "I made four mixtapes! N***as was telling me in high school, 'Your last tape was better.' I'm like, 'N***a, I'm 15!' ... I can joke about it, but it is tough, but it's like, I don't know, what can I say? Tell people that my feelings are hurt?"

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Chance the Rapper Weighs in on Fans Who Say He 'Fell Off'

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Charlamagne asked Chance about people saying he fell off, leading the rapper to lambast listeners that "think about artists like they're f*ckin' Pokémon cards."