How Chance The Rapper's Manager, Pat Corcoran, Reimagined the Music Business | Blueprint

Pat "The Manager" Corcoran and Chancelor "The Rapper" Bennett, two self-taught kids from Chicago, set the bar for what independent artists can achieve. Pat the Manager details how the two met, the backlash around the release of Coloring Book, and the one thing that threatened their independence.
Subscribe to Complex on KZbin: goo.gl/43ac5w
Check out more of Complex here:
www.complex.com
/ complex
/ complex
/ complex
plus.google.com/+complex/
COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.

[@tarekadambenchouia]

this dude responded to me personally in 2013 about a t shirt order. bro is a grinder

[@mlrdmn]

great comment :)

[@MOTIVATIONBYDAR]

Tarek Benchouia That's REAL customer service.

[@acharich]

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@33bb33bb]

-*_#JAYLYNSHEA_* -*_#JAYLYNSHEA_* -*_#JAYLYNSHEA_*

[@threlonmusketeers9371]

shows humility, he got no reason to do that since he's already a multimillionaire trust fund man

[@DanielGomez-nn7qk]

"We were learning - which was really fun." That's the key.

[@Walnutt30]

Y'all keep hating and you're gonna miss a fucking master class. This man Pat made it off genuine personality and a fuck-ton of hustle. Much respect where respect is due.

[@everydaydre1185]

Joseph Thornton This story doesn't hold water. A manager who can't stand up to his parents?

[@everydaydre1185]

Joseph Thornton We also all know theyre hardly 100% indie.

[@everydaydre1185]

Joseph Thornton Master Class is based in your level of knowledge and level of play.

[@traceyrwaugh9267]

yes ndeed! I take notes on all points in each video!

[@Keesha_Hardy]

Mr. Cato What are you talking about? He totally stood up to his parents.

[@joshyyy23]

Pat seems like a really down to earth cool dude

[@SmartRapperTV]

This interview was very insightful. I'll be sure to pass this information along to my audience.

[@alejandropuentes5727]

Smart rapper gang!

[@kingech_B15]

You everywhere bro lol

[@36savage61]

Can you make a video about why artist dont make it pls

[@yy-te7nw]

By stealing the info and charging a fee for the course 😂😂 you just became a smarter rapper

[@FlyingDogz07]

Who's here after Chance apparently betrayed him. So now he's suing for 3 million dollars

[@christufuhh]

Came here and instantly looked for this comment

[@SX1995able]

I see a fellow man of culture who watched Shawn Cee

[@scott07s23]

🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Wwise_sounds]

I'm taking a music industry class and they were talking about this. so what happened with the sue?

[@baileybutterfly320]

@@Wwise_sounds chance counter sued him. It’s really sad

[@ankitbbpssingh]

This guy Pat and Chance are so passionate about music as an art form its unreal. Not signing with a music label as a struggling artist, not chasing the royalties, giving the music out for free all this is so inspiring. I hope more people follow suit and appreciate their hustle and grind. Major props.

[@nemo2327]

This is one of the most inspirational stories I've seen in a while. Thank you for such an insightful video on an amazing journey!🙏🏽

[@monicamanns9208]

FLuX Nemo is

[@FreddieJulee]

Forreal

[@33bb33bb]

-*_#JAYLYNSHEA_* -*_#JAYLYNSHEA_* -*_#JAYLYNSHEA_*

[@rianarmstrong9593]

Artist need more videos like this...I love how complex, and XXL and other platforms how they really expose the life of how people move and came up.

[@nissan_skyline]

I love how he was so determined to make it in his early days doing internships or putting on shows for artists, falling on his ass and getting back up during the process. He didn't rely on his parents despite how wealthy they are. Not a lot of rich kids/young adults have that kind of work ethic or would be willing to beg for jobs or to grab someone else's coffee, knowing that they can just fall back on their parents financially.

[@drewisfamous]

Watching this right now is painful

[@BigBillBeats]

Who’s here after you heard about the lawsuit??? #TeamPat

[@ashleysapp1333]

Haters must be hating because they are jealous of him. FACTS: He believed in Chance and stayed with him through the blood, sweat, and tears, throughout the learning curve, and comes across as very down to earth. He did not take credit for things that were not his, and gave tons of credit to the artists he mentions. CONCLUSION: All I have is respect for this guy, regardless of what he looks like.

[@joshuacook4688]

Ashley Sapp well said.

[@gralton]

Ashley Sapp amen, you can listen to this guy talk for about 2 min. and starry to trust everything he says lol

[@damian0766]

@@Mister_Rooster there ya go

[@SX1995able]

And now he's suing Chance after Chance betrayed him... The tides have turned

[@jimthelegdig6800]

this is just sad

[@jeremydiesel7805]

How Chance went from Underground to a mainstream star in just 3 years is nothing short of inspiring. Not everyone has that kind of management behind them that's unfortunate but I'm glad Chance made it because he has all the star power and the humbleness of an average hardworking everyday person he deserves to be where he is nobody can tell me any different.

[@kobyarthur5451]

Can this be a podcast on Spotify PLEASE. This is such an awesome series.

[@RachelMLense]

This interview has me in total awe... of how wholesome and amazing people in the music industry can be if they just set there mind to it. Truly and inspiring and someone i will forever look up to.

[@dividedsoulsent]

Yeah this comment didn’t age too well.

[@joshuacook4688]

Thank you for all the gems. See y’all at the top

[@pyromask]

Literally one of my biggest idols after seeing this, such a humble dude, I can’t wait to see what he’s gonna do next

[@mltpodcast9608]

I love how this really shines the spot light on the people behind the scenes

[@jeanromain2893]

Crazy I been rockin wit chance since 2013-2014 and there's much stuff that I didn't know . This is y he's my favorite rapper ✨💯

[@justinburgan]

This is inspiring AF. Dude seems so humble and genuine as well. Love what this man is trying to do and be more about!

[@shomariwellington8372]

Best Blueprint that I have seen so far (I'm watching them in order). Pat is an inspiring person! Complex, I love what you are doing here. Please keep the Blueprints coming!! ​

[@nigelsayles8290]

I watch this video at least 2x a day!! Very inspirational and motivating I work with an artist in here in Kansas City... This pushes me to be Great, Thank you Complex💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@jimmyparr3]

Pat seems very genuine. There are so many people out there who are more concerned about what you can do for them and how they can make money off of you. This is the type of manager every musician wishes they could have. I hope one day I'll have the honor of meeting Pat. I would love for him to manage my music career.

[@djTLMtv]

Great vid guys!

[@steveglassvideo]

These videos are so well done! Thanks for putting this content out there! Definitely Netflix and/or Amazon worthy!

[@Josiedigital]

Yo this was so inspirational. Shows me part of my future, so ready!

[@Back2Lifenikotjr]

Dope story Pat!! Glad to see how everything worked out just from following a gut feeling man!! This is dope. Great job capturing these moments Complex!!

[@keath7665]

don't let the white manager motif distract you, this guy is just as genuine as chance its crazy

[@weffydaprince3463]

keath he another Rick Rubin i wish i can find a rick rubin and pat

[@33bb33bb]

-*_#JAYLYNSHEA_* -*_#JAYLYNSHEA_* -*_#JAYLYNSHEA_*

[@SX1995able]

And now he's suing Chance because Chance is a dick

[@HonkeyKong54]

Coward hippie whites have you pretty comfortable don't they

[@WhoIsMLC4]

This dude is amazing and I totally felt everything he said and went through for chance. I'm hoping and praying I get to explore and adore the same route as chance

[@setfiretotheraain]

This was such an inspirational Blueprint. Chance has some pretty solid people on his team and you can really tell that Pat is just a genuine person. As someone who is currently trying to break in the entertainment industry as a writer, this just gave me SO much motivation and much-needed gems. Work hard even when the going gets tough and BE HUMBLE.

[@thedrip2135]

one of the best interviews i've ever watched!

[@conceptentint7642]

I so appreciate this refreshingly candid journey detailing Chance the Rapper's career development however, the music, the personality, and the execution can't be overstated. Artists should first be comparably exceptional before expecting similar results with this method. Can't wait to hear who's next....

[@mikeyvernon7735]

This was amazing & very insightful. Thank you Pat & Complex 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@EvanThomas]

such a good series! Keep making these videos please! very inspiring

[@idarhodes5093]

I love how humble and determined he is!!!!! And that beard💜💜💜

[@AdamMartinezTheSinger]

This reignited a flame in me. The grind never stops!

[@darioramirez6180]

I tend to tear up in these come up stories. I am so fucking inspired! Thank you!!

[@kinimediagroup]

"I just hope more people do what calls them, who knows what could happen? " Truth...Amazing piece Complex!

[@kuhyu5390]

such a great interview, lots of valuable information!

[@TrinityKenney]

Best series on KZbin! 🙌🏾 thank you Complex

[@austinkruczek]

Thanks so much for this interview! 100% motivation from Pat.

[@tmasiah]

Good management plus good connections plus talent equal chance

[@MischiefMemoirs]

Terrance Mcclendon that's a good formula.

[@tmasiah]

Mischief Memoirs yes mam but everybody doesn't get his opportunities

[@EmantheHeartbreak]

that's true but nothing's stopping you from finding a way to make it happen

[@tmasiah]

Eman the Heartbreak awesome !!!

[@EmantheHeartbreak]

Terrance Mcclendon glad to help. don't look at someone else's accomplishments and get discouraged like you can't do the same thing

[@julianthegray]

I am glad this series is starting to get the attention the show deserves! Blueprint is a insightful, authentic, high caliber series that gets out shined by a lot of garbage on the internet unfortunately and is finally making the way to the top.

[@c-foerillakingpin8096]

This is pure motivation right here glad I clicked on to this

[@damian0766]

Stfu work with ur own people not the evil kind.

[@BZ-db1ro]

This was an incredibly insightful interview! Pat is great.

[@paulbetts4984]

Super insightful, and very inspiring. What a resilient, knowledgeable, and humble guy. Great video!

[@39JayL]

Pat Corcoran is a fantastic human being!!!!!Watching him speak so articutlately and confidently makes me want to be more like him--No wonder he's so successful; he exudes positive rays of light

[@JGray___]

Went to High School with Pat and graduated with Gerry at Loyola Academy, seeing Pat’s success is amazing

[@paulinehutchinson849]

I was so moved and inspired by this movie then to see they are suing each other. It’s crazy

[@tahlantshakaza5629]

Great guy with a good heart. Also a mention must go out the interviewer the man was amazing.

[@keithbrunson7190]

And to you Noah, just an outstanding interview.

[@bossyiana101]

Thank you for this informative video. Loved it ❤️

[@adanortiz5072]

Damn I remember the Acid Rap listening party at Jugrnaut .I was 12 years old. It was truly a dope experience and will never forget it.

[@MFxDomxMadvillain]

This was very motivational, I was just ask by my nephew that makes pretty dope music to be his manager. Be on the lookout for Mac Infinity, we coming

[@Strictlydt]

THIS IS AMAZING. Thank you! Very inspiring

[@AndresPerez-rg4xk]

How did I miss this from Complex?? They always boom My feed with shoe stuff I’m definitely digging this more!

[@PAHZAZZ]

The type of people we all need in our life those who are genuine it's evident that this guy is genuine much respect PAHZAZZ RADIO IN THE BUILDING HIT THAT CHANNEL!!!!

[@MarioSantos94]

I love this video man, Pat gave me so much insight and direction on what it is I really wanna do in the music industry. I'm def gonna check out that book

[@woosighe]

Wonderful interview.

[@BrodieNeroTV]

man ya'll always bringing the DOPE content! Thanks for this COmplex!

[@dopenerd9180]

great series ty!

[@mohamethseck]

This was the best one. I watched it like 7 times so far.

[@danewilkes8671]

I just want to give this guy a giant hug

[@VihanDamaris]

Interesting and inspiring. Thank you!

[@highandmightyqueen79]

The interviwer is good, no interruptions he asked good questions and was attentive.

[@Sheld0nCooper2023]

Salute men! youre Awesome! thank you for sending us the message to be great on our own! RESPECT 100%

[@kbpoetry2463]

Great Interview 👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️

[@user275]

Amazing interview!!!

[@baldeagle77]

Thank you!

[@stevejenson5078]

very inspiring chat

[@prettycolorswav]

so dope !! Pat if you see this, you're the man.

[@normancadden1753]

Great content from Complex -

[@hemokinesis8804]

This was great to watch, big up Pat!

[@Djneyon79]

Thank you I'm right here as a DJ artist wow. Choir also was my beginning. This touched my heart thank you.

[@ToddPritch]

Thanks to Complex and Pat

[@luumaven]

Sad how things panned out now smh.

[@renatomarroquin2793]

This was great !

[@onajeofficialmusic]

He has all the qualities of a great manager. I see why Chance is so successful. Love it🤘🏽

[@MateoToro]

yeah this convo was legendary

[@Obsezzion]

This motivate me as an artist

[@pariseathena5440]

Great interview !!

[@horseplayray]

I really appreciate this.

[@benjaminholmes2939]

Humility takes you a long way...

[@adelismail9321]

Thank you for being the person you are for hm this is the first time I feel good about somebody in this dreadful pz very inspiring ,wish I met your type of person to work with ,thx

[@darkabdoman]

The host is lowkey amazing. the director too.

[@helenzooeyharris3569]

Incredible. Super proud of this dream team. Changing the game.

[@MalcolmSmallsIsGOAT]

Man great video! Mad inspiring stuff. Gotta keep on grindin'! Good stuff Complex. Can't wait to work with y'all one day. - Malcolm Smalls

[@kenyatathomas7810]

This was So Dope... Blessings... Trying to soak up everything for my daughter Izaysia

[@citrouilleisorange]

Loved it ! Thanks

[@Ossai.N]

Needed this

[@alexanderalfonsokrook2471]

Really nice guy, i really enjoyed the interview and imma buy that book

[@StyleandTaste1]

Epic Interview!

[@colinyesutor2600]

Last statements were just fire for me. Keep up the hussle.

[@LostArtistry]

Thank you, Pat & Noah.

[@zackennedy]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this.

[@tomrichardson4850]

I love this interview

[@Raytona500]

Very very great interview and story.

[@chriswastyping]

This video was a great bit of inspiration for me to start managing my first band! Watching in 2019 haha

[@anelwei]

One word that describes Pat: LOYALTY