Chance The Rapper Talks Fatherhood, Black Lives Matter & a Secret Project with Stephen Colbert

[@13eatrix]

Chance is beyond underrated.. Acid Rap is euphorically beautiful.

[@theiankennedy3825]

+Fred Berger That's your opinion, remember that. Your entitled to your own opinion. Over rated, under rated it's no matter.

[@ErichWilhelmVW]

+metro thuggin I ate shrooms and listened to Acid Rap in its entirety and it changed my life.

[@GoblinGamingChannel]

I like the shit he did on surf but I didn't like both acid rap and 10 day but the new shit coming out has me hyped for the project

[@davidawonaike1188]

+metro thuggin nothing about him is underrated he doesn't even have solo album yet, how is he underrated ?

[@yummytummy135]

+metro thuggin chance *was beyond underrated now he deserves it

[@risamiller594]

Why do I love him he is educated and humble and has a wonderful voice and has dreams of making a difference Bless him

[@georgeslapahoe8373]

Why did you ask why you love him then?

[@TheTabSeries]

the way he described being a father was so beautiful. the way he speaks in general, soul food for sure.

[@SchamaNoel]

Respect.

[@123LOPOT]

+Schama Noel Cant wait to see you like that man

[@ryanfyffe4714]

Respeck

[@zachkeegan4832]

+Ryan Fyffe4 hahahaha put some respek on it

[@XXXemoguitarheroXXX]

Hip-hop needs more artists like Chance, and Killer Mike, and Kendrick. Real artists making dope music that want to do positive things with their art. Nothing but respect.

[@okb477]

Isaish Rashad?

[@Sedrick]

+Oryah Brown You don't wanna play that game. Let Johnny live, it's not like he was going to be able to list every hip-hop artist he considers to be "real and making dope music", or at least it's not like he'd be able to list all that you or most of that mindset would consider to meet that criteria. That's why it's now necessary for us to all work together to formulate a definitive list of hip-hop artists that are "real artists making dope music" on this comment thread and into the future more and more can be added infinitely. That should solve this problem. I imagine Isaiah Rashad makes the cut. Alright, so who wants to continue the list?

[@okb477]

Sedrick Just seeing if the artist I mentioned met that criteria....... Sorry for not being descriptive enough.

[@Sedrick]

Oryah Brown Oh, well if you were just asking him if that artist met his standards then that makes sense. It's just that normally when people reply with "[insert name here]?" they mean it in a, "Hey you forgot this person, you need to add this person to your list." I was making fun of that response, but clearly I misinterpreted what you meant by your comment. I apologize.

[@ChanceBerryman]

+Johnny Athey everyone was waiting to hear this guy from outside hip hop culture tell us what we need.

[@ChaleykiOnline]

sooooo well spoken. Nice to see in a young black man .

[@ChaleykiOnline]

agreed

[@Hov..]

+Hiphop4life2011 He somewhere in the suburbs trolling that why 😂

[@Maaaaars]

+Chaleyki Leshauna, as if you don't see many around already. Your attraction must only be fucbois

[@ChaleykiOnline]

Oh Yes, please, tell me about who i've come in contact with. I would never say they are not around, i've met very few, so this is always refreshing to me.

[@Maaaaars]

Chaleyki Leshauna "i've met very few". exactly! Meaning, your're in more contact with fucbois which i was implying. Never said you haven't came in contact with "well" spoken black males. Maybe, those "well spoken" ones are hard for you to come by because of your preference or area of demographic. Perhaps?

[@kodabarnett6371]

I always love how real he kept his interviews. Never tried to sound ghetto or rep something that wasn't him. Always had respect for him.

[@vanessabarksdale7616]

10:15 is so beautiful. "She smiles and she looks at me in my eyes and its the meaning of life, the purpose of life you know..."

[@KushDawg8892]

Every time I see him now, all I can think of is Mr. Happy.

[@juniortim33]

Haha word

[@anniespring9483]

+That one guy Yeah his music puts off good vibes

[@KushDawg8892]

+Annie Spring Not sure what that has to do with his short film, but I agree. lol

[@jawkcow5792]

Shit man his acting in that was good

[@KushDawg8892]

+Jawk Cow It was great. Really deep movie.

[@anthonycarrillo6142]

Most humble amazing person can't wait to see him perform In LA I love chance the rapper

[@Ohslicknsilly]

+Anthony Carrillo I saw him in kansas city and got to meet him prior to the show and it was the best concert I've been to

[@anthonycarrillo6142]

+Tristan Thacker that's dope I'm going to see him November 25 can't wait

[@deesquared90s]

+Anthony Carrillo Saw him perform in NYC. Have most if not all of his set on video, peep it on my channel.

[@Jenncysworld]

"i thought i know how to love but now i know how to love a lot better" urgh he is so precious

[@zayy4real]

Chance the Poet out here looking like Mario 64

[@KrysStyle]

Ooo naaaaa😂😂

[@Phenomfly]

That hat and that mustache 😂😭😭

[@shilisabranch9100]

Lol hahaha

[@tinicoleofficial]

😂😂💀

[@818guy6]

Lmao

[@raphael7252]

This guy got me into hip hop

[@Classikh]

Welcome.

[@frandavis1990]

Sad to hear that bro

[@raphael7252]

Francisco Davis Loool why

[@raphael7252]

Francisco Davis actually yeh fair enough. Took me long enough

[@frandavis1990]

Ratta Touillie chance is dope tho but yea i took you long enough lol. Dont let anyone tell you rap is "just this or that" there are thousands of styles to choose from both positive and negative

[@henrico909]

Chance I swear,you're the only rapper today that when i hear you I feel happy and I feel like I can do something big like you're doing.You inspire me a fucking lot,to be for the world and give what you have,I don't even what to say more man.You a true fucking idol.

[@CASSOBLVCK]

Where that new project at tho?

[@falltxn7412]

for reallllll

[@kennykeepgoing]

+BLVCK LORD just chill, he's working on it

[@tickeymickey360]

Fr, Chance need to stop playin'

[@Quallsss]

Go listen to surf and wait smh thirsty for them likes😛😂😂😂😂

[@CASSOBLVCK]

InkyJayEastCoast 😕 You really worrying about KZbin likes? 😂😂😂 fuck is wrong with you niggas? Lol

[@502crazzyjack]

"My daughter, she has a father, she has a Chance" Ill be accepting my ghost writing check anytime in the next month. Thanks.

[@zzGore324]

That would be a great line for him. Lol

[@maxcampos1876]

So Much Props For That Line Lol

[@HitchProductionz1837]

+502crazzyjack that's a heavy line man lol straight sat for minutes unpicking it

[@cvrnell]

+502crazzyjack That was fire

[@ThoughtDaughterRegan]

Use it chance!!

[@EGO-Online]

"Im fucking lying i smoke weed everyday." best part.

[@willanderson2430]

Marcus Easterling time stamp?

[@EGO-Online]

23:46 onward

[@UnknownUPO]

I feel like Chance is going to be a Mayor one day.

[@mileskookman]

+Will Greene President...2020

[@chito_392]

+sel!mkookman You mean 2024 Yeezus got on 2020

[@Ceeejayen]

+sel!mkookman He'll only be 27 in 2020...You have to be at least 35.

[@DjRoyJOfficial]

+Will Greene "They screaming Chano for Mayor, I'm thinking maybe I should!"

[@JuanCarlos-ei1yh]

+Ceejayen so 2028 it is

[@AlchemistVentures]

This interview is much more potent and impactful after hearing Coloring Book!

[@elmacias1639]

I'm saying

[@natnael13]

ikr

[@Lalaphive]

This was a great interview real brothers dropping real knowledge. And to know Chance is this aware at his age is just amazing to see young hiphop with a purpose like this.

[@NICKPAYNEMUSIC]

Where that chance x childish gambino tape!!??

[@peezy888]

+Nick Ezkidd really？

[@NICKPAYNEMUSIC]

yeah there suppose to have been working on one

[@stephaintdeadyet]

+Peezy Roc it's been in planning for two years now

[@americangirdolllover]

Ikr!!! I know that Gambino said they "weren't in the same place" or something like that, but I want that EP!😤😤😤

[@peezy888]

The project with both Chance and Gambino on it has to be dope. At least,as long as Gambino is still working on music, I'm very happy. But, is he?

[@chillhomie7]

laura always looks at people like shes in love...

[@RODDYRODDX]

Thought the same lol

[@KushDawg8892]

She didn't look at Dro like that.

[@JuanCarlos-ei1yh]

i paused the video to read comments and when i saw this one i looked at her and shes paused starring at him smiling like shes blushing lol

[@euphoriairohpue]

she's actually doing something called active listening and actually caring what people have to say

[@kushdaddy144]

+kenneth madden Which you do only if you trying to smash.

[@Bratattack333]

Chance your probably never going to see this but I LOVE WHAT YOUR DOING. I'm 13 years old and I love your music. My dad is a music producer and I have been raised on music. I was very sad I couldn't come to your concert in ATL . But I love that you believe that the music is for THE PEOPLE. You aren't even signed to a record label your very independent and inspiring. Keep doing what ya doing brother man!!❤️

[@kensley6705]

seeing him say his daughters name is absolutely the sweetest thing ever he smiled like such a proud daddy

[@dutchhiphopfan050]

As a white man I think the protests for Black Lives Matter are necessary (protests, not riots). HOWEVER, I think the name of the movement, while being a powerful one that's easy to remember, is making it too easy to dismiss by simply saying 'All lives matter'. Saying black lives matter is not meant as in 'only black lives matter'. But not everyone will get that. It's unfortunate because now you only reach the people that already understand, instead of making those not knowing understand.

[@JuanCarlos-ei1yh]

i think the riots to an extent are also necessary no major news source would cover a damn protest fr more than 5mins but the attack on individual citizens and small buisness are not needed

[@dutchhiphopfan050]

***** The people who exploit are rich and powerful. Nothing more, nothing less. All lives matter the same but not all get treated as such. Black lives matter focuses on one single race. And are black people treated unjust? Obviously, its been just a few decades after public racism was banned (not exterminated nor excluded from the police force tho). A deep cut will leave scars. One cannot simply cure a crooked mindstate. Us versus them is a powerful but dangerous mentality which puts different folks up against eachother and has caused some of the biggest genocides of our time. I just hope Black Lives Matter doesnt make mistakes about who 'them' consists of. basing who they are on facts and not suspicions due to race/income/nationality.

[@dutchhiphopfan050]

***** Obviously those that know the movement know it's not about black vs white. My main point is people that DONT know because of a lack of correct media coverage/coming from a neighborhood where said issues sound foreign to you wont be able to tell. So it was easy to say 'But but but ALL lives matter right?'. And all those people will blindly follow that, A petty but easy excuse to dismiss the entire movement, while this ENTIRE argument would be much harder to use when the 'Black lives matter' name was different. Im not saying Black lives matter is a bad movement, I think it's necessary to be honest. As an european I have my own additional theories about why America has so much police violence (obviously the racial profiling/profiling of low income citizens is a HUGE part of it) though. I still believe it's not the best name, maybe Fuck the Police lol?

[@dutchhiphopfan050]

***** It shouldnt be an appealing name, it should be a name that is a brutally honest statement that inspires, but isn't easy to dismiss with a bullshit argument. Black lives matter is a great statement and sentence that automatically stirs conversation, but to the ignorant its easy to dismiss. I am not offended by it nor do I think it needs to be more political. Hell, call it 'fuck off you racist cunts' for all I care. That's bold, in your face but at the same time the only reaction you can make towards is 'but I'm not racist' which you can beatifully tackle with pure facts. Another great example to me is'Hands up, dont shoot' which is much better in my opinion.

[@dutchhiphopfan050]

***** Lol for real? I thought it was at least somewhat of an organization but it's just something people say? With all the talk about it not a single person decided to turn it into a real thing?

[@chanaco2010]

40 mins of chance holy shit yes!

[@RealestGuyInTheRoom-]

I admit that I wasn't a fan of his music before because I didn't understand it but I've always noticed how much of a positive influence he is and we need more people like him. I'm the same age as him so will definitely be following his work.

[@Kaylen84]

This was such a beautiful interview. So introspective. So insightful. I'm really happy for Chance and just genuinely excited for the new "bullet points" in his life. Glad I got to see this.

[@Teddyjjdoesitall]

This was a great interview, love just about everything Hot97 does, I prefer when Ebro runs interviews like this without Peter cuz that Def Loaf interview Peter ran he bombed it, cuz he was talking about himself most of the time and I feel like I didn't get to know Def loaf like I was hoping, but I learned a lot about chance the rapper n ima go look up more of his work now

[@thealessi]

+Jose-Thierry Joseph "What's Back to the Future?" - Dej Loaf Yeah... I dont wanna know her

[@MistaGeeFunk]

+Jose-Thierry Joseph They had to drag every word out of her, she would have made the interview horrible with anybody.

[@MoreArtThanHuman]

+Jose-Thierry Joseph He's an awesome artist, you'll enjoy every piece of art he has out.

[@LandonAaronp]

That's it I got to see Chance the (my favorite) Rapper perform in person. Awesomely socially aware artist just trying to contribute something special, trying to create something real. Total respect for this guy.

[@TheBest-ut4vw]

One of my favorite artists! Love the love he spreads and the positivity he provides for his community.

[@Ash-ij5dy]

So down to earth and genuine, hope chance never changes . Definitely one of my favorite rappers the past few years

[@cadenunger3514]

I like how chance's hat looks as old as he is 😂

[@ksanaebeauty]

I love him aw he's so soft spoken and so talented and unique. I just admire him he's so humble.

[@williamdizon5687]

Hella hyped for a chance and j cole collab

[@jalendavis4869]

oh yea

[@noahsims8741]

already happened with warm enough

[@mir1214]

the fader tweeted that chance had a song w jeremih, big sean and j cole for coloring book but it was stopped

[@HehHehHehYea]

+Miracle V that song came out, its called living single.

[@1289aaron]

I've been hoping for this for so long. He is such a great artist and is doing awesome things. Props to him!

[@HolaMeLlamoChino]

Great interview! Love you Chance 👌🏾

[@aisha0350]

he's so calm, it feels like a cold wave over my head when he speaks

[@BSCLU]

Chance got his own style, respect that, especially in the state of Hip Hop right now.

[@blackfuryan]

definitely one of Hot 97 best interviews as a whole. amazing

[@JoshuaXRamey]

I like how you didn't sell yourself to the industry like Vic did.

[@PavementChasers]

+Joshua Ramey How did Vic sell himself to the industry the whole point is progression and growth. Gotta Glo up someday

[@JoshuaXRamey]

***** Glo up???? Chicago ass nigga. I don't fuck with the music he makes now. It's too mainstream. Chance is progressing and he doesn't need a record deal so that's bullshit.

[@intro06]

+Joshua Ramey how is he too mainstream? Quit tryna sound like your different

[@PavementChasers]

***** I'm from Cali lol, but it's just my opinion that's like comparing Drake and J. Cole. Two different styles and lanes everyone can eat without the hate & technically they're both in "the industry" so it's silly to compare their moves.

[@JoshuaXRamey]

Sahid Kromah he drastically changed his sound. Listen to his latest work. Nobody is trying to do anything. Just stating facts.

[@EricNygma]

I'm about to go see Chance live right now. Love this

[@Ohslicknsilly]

amazing interview. great mind, great writer, great person

[@In4mous1]

I Must Salute You On This One Ebro This The First Interview I Seen That Mattered Aside From Your Judgement On The Music Industry Great One

[@salm4919]

when you see that notification and now you get to relax and watch a chance interview

[@taylorpettway2650]

I so appreciate this conversation.

[@williamrhodes8611]

it seems brothers from Chicago are either the most articulate people in hop hoo the lupe fiasco ,common etc or completely lack articulation skills chief keef etc

[@Fr3shTiger]

True

[@alejandroserrano7755]

+william rhodes So True! Then Kanye must be a mix of those?

[@Thethmesongguy]

+william rhodes You dont understand chief keef cos he not speaking english

[@shyscham8998]

thats a lot of places

[@kadeemsmith65]

+william rhodes all about how someone was raised and their environment.

[@dannywood19]

I wish I was friends with chance he seems like such a genuine, intelligent, happy person, let alone talented af.

[@LoveNia_]

Bring Acid Rap to Spotify pleaseeeee!!!!!

[@mr.69yomoma31]

Right!! He needs to be getting paid for that mixtape

[@devious141]

Or just go on Soundcloud

[@RavieNicole1]

Tidal got it

[@nickmclawhorn5559]

+LoveNia Just download on Datpiff app?

[@doctorbnasty1859]

+LoveNia yesss, they have no chance the rapper songs except his features, so dissapointing

[@malikporter7004]

he's so humble and down to earth, its rare to find people like him nowadays

[@MichaelXboxEvolved]

The way he give eye contact directly to the camera on certain points is funny lol, that's real shit.

[@brayisme]

definitely one of the best ones yet

[@cyndirose9015]

I'm so in love with him.

[@bayshark7o7]

+hot 97 really awesome interview. thanks Chance and Hot97!

[@seanstroman6087]

My Boy Chancellor

[@kandicekarsyn5767]

Sean U chancelor

[@seanstroman6087]

Lucky Lemons Respect 🙏

[@WintermutesHome]

Watched this whole thing, such good vibes.

[@Alex513x]

Favorite rapper BO$$-KEY-YACHT$

[@themettaphorce1]

Great interview. Very inspiring.

[@iamkingsis]

as a new artist, how do you get so many amazing artists like Busta, Erykah Badu, and Janelle Monae in the room with u to brainstorm and write on ur project for free?? I understand Chance put out his first mixtape about 3 years ago, but he's still a new artist

[@BEDCORN]

Cuz he is dope

[@dirtballkd13]

to me, having legends on his tape is an amazong thing to accomplish but im amazed by the rappers that you dont expect to join a FREE project, example is Quavo of Migos on "Familiar" from the SURF project. A rapper that raps about cars, women, and money, agreed to do a free project because of the name and message, that itself is dope af to me

[@dirtballkd13]

+PayPay McFly amazing*

[@76sant]

this dude has no limits when it comes to his style and especially look at just how humble and positive this dude is, its like how cna you not like him?

[@RithMic]

that was such a different interview in such an amazing way

[@jg6007]

best jewel: "you're a value and your gonna profit more than what they can offer being independent"

[@thadlu]

you're a value and you're gonna profit more than what they can being independent. Sometimes when you sign to these labels, you become less valuable

[@kykithepisces3217]

Awww shucks! It's so cute how Ebro & Chance's eyes light up when they talk about their daughters. It's the most handsome, driven, beautiful thing seen. Sooooo cute!!!! Omg let me cry real quick... *sniff* *tear drop* *wipes tear* Okay I'm good! :P

[@FarFigSchitter]

Chance got the richard pryor moustache goin on, i fux wit it

[@stevencross6189]

man.. he just seems like a good fuckin person. I'm happy he's getting out there and being influential on others, we need more people like him as role models for kids and young adults.

[@malachibrown8286]

I actually am starting to like chance the rapper more than I used to. I don't like church music that much but his flow and type of music he likes to write it soo good. so i downloaded "Colouring book", "10 days". I listened to a few songs but one of my favourite songs of the mixtape is called Brain cells

[@GuysOfFilm]

malachi brown Acid Rap? That's just as dope

[@gmanstyler7382]

Awesome young man he is going to go far creative and very intelligent man that makes excellent music

[@myface191]

Chance is a reincarnated early 2000s nicer kanye.

[@W0NDERW0MANNN]

Ye was never this humble, even as an amateur... Just not his character.

[@malignantastralinfestation5834]

+myface191 Chance is like that but he's also way cooler. He doesn't act like he's the best rapper in anything, he says straight up "I'm just doing me"

[@benja303]

+myface191 No Comparison at all. They are completely different artists and people.

[@DonzillaTV]

Im actually starting to tune back into hot97 big up Chance

[@rtswift]

there's like absolute no hate in the comments about chance. either u tube got better at filtering or it shows how great of a person chance is. whatever it is keep up the good work chance.

[@zotzcrew1893]

chance is one of the realest. great music, and great social message

[@grubmane2030]

Lupe and Chance are my favorite rappers... If they do a project, even just one song together, im losing my marbles.

[@ericamador4078]

bro don't do that. keep them in one of those mesh bags. it might be a while until you're able to gather all of them again

[@grubmane2030]

+Eric Amador LMao

[@Thekidskaterquentin]

This interview is amazing. No bullshit. An actual interesting conversation.

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

Chance: *says something super profound * Radio guy: that's dope 😂😂

[@teaxlemonade]

Chance is one of my favorite rappers. He's complex and is more than a surface. He has depth which can not be said about a lot of rappers

[@stunnareal6230]

This dude is my inspiration

[@SigurTibbs]

Chance is shaping up to be a legend. You can hear when he speaks that he's got a good head on his shoulders and he really is trying to change things.

[@devious141]

Yeeeesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!......Chi-Town stand up

[@michaeldiffinx]

Honestly Appreciate this guys email so much

[@S51121]

Why Chance look like Super Mario.

[@SpectroSolo]

Chano said "You know" about a hundred times this interview

[@devious141]

Great interview

[@EmantheHeartbreak]

Finally got him on here.

[@MyriamTMTC]

Was at his concert in Montreal wednesday 😌🙆🏽

[@CeezusWalks]

We Highkey need a solo Chance project

[@aarond9563]

Chance is my favorite rapper right now and has been for a while. I've been watching interview upon interview and listening to song upon song and I really enjoyed this for the most part. Great insight into his family life because he deems it very important which I've wanted to know more about.

[@harveyrc96]

I met Chance when he was in Mcdonalds in london, I tried to buy this food for him lmao

[@Classikh]

He said *AAAHH!* and ran out.

[@harveyrc96]

I was like "yoo chance i'm a big fan, let me buy this for you (as like a thank you)" he said " you dont have to, it's cool brooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo".... I ended up getting a really shitty photo with him

[@joceboss_]

SUCH AN AMAZING artist and human being. His music speaks volumes and his heart is pure Gold on some deep, real shit.

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

Drop that debut

[@mixedbyellag]

Such a well spoken guy. Totally just zone out when he talks about making music, he seems like someone i'd love to kick it with

[@PudWhacker]

Chance! Acid Rapper

[@miamila3568]

New Fan Here . Based on his knowledge and demeanor I've become a new fan. #ChicagoLove

[@dr3693]

HE JUST DROPPED A TRACK CALLED ANGELS

[@saucedajuicegod6529]

One of the most educated Interviews that I've ever listened to. Praise Chance The Rapper (A.k.a.) Chancelor Bennett.

[@MLGadizzle]

Acid rap 2 pls

[@mattwalker2877]

Just happy to listen to a rapper who can articulate himself, but still bring that heat is refreshing. Get ish sir!

[@vincetoms]

Slap yourself every time he says you know

[@brothermars1372]

I didn't even notice how many times he said it until I saw this comment😂😂

[@deuceone7272]

How hard?

[@LamarFrancis]

That was awesome.

[@zorid8463]

When you realize chance the rapper isn't too far out of your age range and could be bae one day.

[@KidatHeart3]

The second half of the conversation is very good.

[@shldntbhere]

Brain overload. Did I just watch an interview that was informative and not combative on an "urban" radio station? Was there no mention of being "ratchet" or negative gossip and actual dialogue about mentally progressive BOOKS and ARTICLES? Maybe I'm being a Stan, but this was the best interview I've seen in a long time at a radio station with a "hip-hop artist". Salute to Chance man and 97 for this one. I'm a journalist myself man and I'd love a chance to interview this man for some positive and progressive conversation. Tweet @ARTISCEND and @Chance to help me make it happen.