Hailed as “a generational voice” by GQ and “an outstanding role model” by President Barack Obama, Chicago-born multi-Grammy award winner Chance the Rapper has built a multi-faceted career, redefining what it means to be an independent artist. 

Chance is carefully curating all aspects of his interdisciplinary Star Line project, from the mixtape to the visual-driven companion, Star Line Gallery. This unique project seamlessly blends the realms of fine art, music, and cinematography, presenting a collection of collaborative works with esteemed fine artists from The Continent and The Diaspora. Chance directs all the music videos, creating surreal, immersive visual landscapes. The resulting pieces redefine the notion of ‘album art’ and are compelling conversations and meditations on Black life. 

Key works include “The Last Stair” (collaboration with Chicago-born, Florence-based painter Thelonious Stokes), “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.) These works have been showcased globally at renowned venues such as Art Basel, Expo Chicago, Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), The Art Institute of Chicago, and Los Angeles’ Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Other notable pieces include “Stars Out” and “Together” (produced by DJ Premier, with artwork by Chicago graffiti legend Slang).

“While Chance has always been a cerebral creator, a unifying entertainer and an unyielding poet, his gifts and the very meaning behind his work have never been more on display than with this ‘Star Line’ material.” - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

Born and raised in Chicago, Chance made history in 2017 by becoming the first artist to win a Grammy for a streaming-only mixtape, earning three awards for "Best New Artist," "Best Rap Performance," and "Best Rap Album" for his now-iconic Coloring Book. Notably, Chance has never signed a record deal, choosing instead to make his music available for free. 

Chance forever changed the course of music history with his groundbreaking mixtape Acid Rap, which remains a defining symbol of independent hip hop. When Acid Rap was released on digital streaming platforms in 2019, it soared to #5 on the Billboard 200, solidifying Chance's status as a voice of his generation.

“Independence and creating opportunities for others are as deeply intertwined with Chance’s legacy as his music is.” - COMPLEX

Coming from a long line of activists and community organizers, Chance was raised with a strong sense of purpose and a dedication to giving back. Through his nonprofit organization SocialWorks, he aims to inspire and empower youth through arts, education and civic engagement. Since 2016, SocialWorks has contributed $10M to the Chicagoland community, impacting approximately 10k students annually. Chance recently organized a self-funded free festival in Accra, Ghana that drew upwards of 52,000 attendees. The “Black Star Line Festival” was founded with a mission to foster cultural exchange between Black people of The Continent and the global Diaspora. 

Alongside his music, Chance’s expanding career also includes film and television credits. In 2021, he became the first artist to independently distribute a film through AMC Theatres via his Magnificent Coloring World concert film, written, produced, edited and distributed by Chance himself. His portrayal of the character Herbert on the HBO Max series Southside earned Chance a 2023 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Performance. Chance made his highly-anticipated debut as a coach on Season 23 of The Voice in 2023, and returned as a coach for Season 25 in 2024.