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Chance the Rapper Closes Out Epic Acid Rap 10th Anniversary Celebration with Spectacular Sold-Out Concert at LA’s Kia Forum

Special Guests Included Vic Mensa, BJ the Chicago Kid, Ab-Soul + Saba

Following Packed Out Shows at Chicago’s United Center + NYC’s Barclays Center

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[Photo Credit: Keeley Parenteau]

“Chance the Rapper finds new life in a 10-year-old mixtape”

– LA Times

 

“One of the greatest displays of modern Chicago hip-hop ever”

– Okayplayer

 

“Chance The Rapper Reinforced His Legend”

– Uproxx

 

“A monumental sold-out hometown show... visual & auditory feast”

– The Source

 

“A soaring Acid Rap Ten Year Anniversary Show”

– Chicago Tribune

(September 25, 2023) Last Thursday, Chance the Rapper concluded his highly anticipated Acid Rap 10th Anniversary Celebration with a mesmerizing and unforgettable performance at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum. This remarkable sold-out show marked the final stop of a triumphant tour that had previously graced the stages of the United Center in his hometown of Chicago and the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, both of which garnered widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. Chance was nothing short of spectacular; with his boundless energy and charismatic stage presence, he delivered a captivating performance that had the audience on their feet from start to finish.

 

Chance’s performance was a musical journey that paid homage to the formative mixtape, which remains a pivotal work in the evolution of hip-hop. The tour saw him revisiting the tracks that solidified his place in the music industry and left an indelible mark on the genre. From iconic tracks like “Cocoa Butter Kisses” to “Juice”, fans were treated to a nostalgic trip down memory lane as Chance flawlessly recreated the magic of the mixtape that started it all.

 

Critics and music enthusiasts have lauded Chance the Rapper's Acid Rap 10th Anniversary Shows as a triumphant return to his roots, showcasing not only his growth as an artist, but also his commitment to authenticity and innovation within the genre. As the tour comes to a close, all are left with an enduring impression of a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience that celebrated the artistry, authenticity, and evolution of one of hip-hop's most influential voices.

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[Photo Credit: Keeley Parenteau]

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2023 is an exciting year for Chance as he celebrates Acid Rap’s 10-year anniversary and also prepares to release his next body of work, Star Line Gallery. The project sees Chance intertwine the worlds of art, music, and cinematography through a series of interdisciplinary works in collaboration with fine artists from The Continent and The Diaspora. The resulting pieces redefine the notion of ‘album art’ and are compelling conversations and meditations on Black life. Star Line Gallery works “Child of God” (collaboration with Gabonese artist and painter Naïla Opiangah), “A Bar About A Bar” (collaboration with Chicago-based painter Nikko Washington and filmmaker Troy Gueno), “The Highs & The Lows” feat. Joey Bada$$ (collaboration with Gabonese photographer Yannis Davy Guibinga), and "YAH Know" (collaboration with Chicago-based visual artist Mía Lee) have been showcased at art institutions around the world including Expo Chicago, Art Basel, Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), The Art Institute of Chicago, and Los Angeles’ Museum Of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

 

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