PopSugar — Chance the Rapper had a busy weekend as he returned to his hometown for the annual Bud Billiken Parade, and his efforts certainly didn't go unnoticed. During his surprise concert on Saturday night, the artist received a special message from Barack O... more info

Stereogum — While 2016 was a year dominated by high-profile albums from visionary pop stars and rappers (Kanye West, Solange, Frank Ocean, Chance The Rapper, Beyoncé, Rihanna) and a few stunning comebacks from established elder statesmen of various generations ... more info

Stereogum — Chance The Rapper held a free concert last night after the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago. As Pitchfork, Future and Jeremih made surprise appearances, but the biggest surprise appearance of the evening was Barack Obama, who recorded a special video m... more info

Stereogum — Today, Chance The Rapper is serving as the grand marshal of Chicago's Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, the largest African American parade in the country. His nonprofit SocialWorks is giving away 30,000 "stuffed" backpacks to children during the parad... more info

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USA Today Music — From Chance the Rapper's hometown celebration to Liam Gallagher's abrupt set, here's a look back at the good and bad of Lolla.             more info

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Chicago Tribune — “You have all the power,” Chance the Rapper said during his headlining set Saturday night at Lollapalooza, gazing out at an audience that filled Hutchinson Field in Grant Park. “Put pressure on politicians to put you first.” And then he addre... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Chance’s infectious and thought-provoking songs are equaled by his exuberant mike-wielding and effortless charisma. more info

Stereogum — Lollapalooza is held in Chicago, which, as we all know, is Chance The Rapper's domain. And yesterday, he held court at Grant Park, delivering a 20-song set that featured guest appearances from Vic Mensa and Francis & The Lights. Mensa came out to per... more info