Chance the Rapper
Born: 1993-04-16 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Chancelor Johnathan Bennett (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as Chance the Rapper, is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. Born in Chicago, Bennett released his debut mixtape 10 Day in 2012. He began to gain mainstream recognition in 2013 after releasing his second mixtape, Acid Rap. He then released his third mixtape, Coloring Book in 2016, which garnered further critical acclaim and attention. It earned him three Grammy Awards, including the award for Best Rap Album; upon winning, it became the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy Award, and peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200. His debut studio album The Big Day was released in 2019. He is also an actor and composer, known for The Lion King (2019), Slice (2018) and Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021).
Filmography
2024
- No Family Without Blood as Emmanuel
2023
- Celebrity Prank Wars as Self
- A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop as Self
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder as Darrius (voice)
- Password as Self - Celebrity Guest
2021
- Space Jam: A New Legacy ... (Songs)
- That's My Jam as Self - Guest
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade as Self
- Chance the Rapper's Magnificent Coloring World as Himself
- The Cody Project as Self
2020
- Some Good News as Self
- Punk'd as Self - Host
- Nickelodeon's Unfiltered as Self
- Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort as Self
- Chi-Town Christmas as Himself
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- The Lion King as Bush Baby (voice)
- Lights Out with David Spade as Self - Panelist
- Rhythm + Flow as Self - Judge
- Steven Universe: The Movie ... (Co-Executive Producer)
- Between Two Ferns: The Movie as Chance the Rapper
- Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story as Himself
2018
- The Shop as Self
- What the Fit as Self
- Slice as Dax Lycander
- Shot in the Dark ... (Executive Producer)
- Mac Miller: Celebration of Life as Self
- Some Call It a Conspiracy: A Malcolm London Story as Himself
2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self - Guest
- Hot Ones as Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden as Self
- Mr. Happy as Victor
2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
- Divergent ... (Songs)
2013
- Clapping for the Wrong Reasons as Marcus
2012
- The Eric Andre Show as Self
2011
- The Voice as Self - Coach
2008
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts as Self
2007
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians as Self
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self -Musical Guest
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
1969
- Sesame Street as The Monster Who Loved Cookies