Quick Facts
Born:
1993-04-16
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits:
48 Total Roles
Chance the Rapper
Acting
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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).
Known For
The Lion King
Bush Baby (voice)
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
Chance the Rapper
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host & Musical Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No Family Without Blood MOVIE | Emmanuel |
| 2023 | A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Celebrity Prank Wars TV | Self |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self |
| 2022 | Password TV | Self - Celebrity Guest |
| 2022 | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder TV | Darrius (voice) |
| 2021 | Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | That's My Jam TV | Self - Guest |
| 2021 | Chance the Rapper's Magnificent Coloring World MOVIE | Himself |
| 2021 | The Cody Project MOVIE | Self |