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Chance the Rapper

  • The Union Event Center 235 North 500 West Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States (map)

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Doors: 7:00pm

Show: 8:00pm

All ages

 

 

Chance The Rapper is an award-winning artist, visionary, and community builder from Chicago, whose career has redefined what it means to be independent in the music industry. A trailblazer from the beginning, he made history as the first independent artist to win a Grammy with his acclaimed mixtape Coloring Book, earning three awards, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album. His landmark releases, from Acid Rap to his latest album Star Line, have cemented him as one of the most influential voices in hip-hop, an artist who continues to innovate, challenge convention, and center purpose in his work.

With Star Line, Chance enters his most ambitious and introspective chapter to date. Created alongside longtime producer DexLvL, the album blends hip-hop, soul, and experimental sounds with reflections on identity, resilience, and legacy. Inspired by his travels across Ghana, Jamaica, and art fairs around the world, the project features collaborations with Lil Wayne, Smino, and Joey Bada$$, celebrating both his Chicago roots and the global Black diaspora. Beyond music, Chance continues to merge art and technology through creative storytelling, immersive experiences, and partnerships with visual artists, such as Brandon Breaux, the creative force behind all three of his cover artworks. Breaux's works have been sh1owcased at Art Basel, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and MOCA Los Angeles.

Equally committed to community impact, Chance founded SocialWorks, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through the arts, education, and civic engagement. Through initiatives such as OpenMike, Support CPS, and the New Chance Fund, the organization has invested more than $12 million in the city, providing opportunities and resources for the next generation. From mixtape phenom to cultural innovator, Chance The Rapper remains a singular voice whose independence reflects a creative philosophy rooted in faith, community, and joy.

Chance The Rapper is a Grammy Award–winning independent hip-hop artist from Chicago. He made history as the first independent artist to win a Grammy with Coloring Book, earning Best New Artist and Best Rap Album. Known for projects like Acid Rap, Coloring Book, and Star Line, Chance blends hip-hop, gospel, and soul while exploring faith, family, resilience, and Black identity. Beyond music, he is the founder of SocialWorks, a Chicago nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, arts education, and civic engagement. As an independent rapper, entrepreneur, and community leader, Chance The Rapper continues to shape modern hip- hop from Chicago to the global stage.

Equally committed to community impact, Chance founded SocialWorks, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through the arts, education, and civic engagement. Through initiatives such as OpenMike, Support CPS, and the New Chance Fund, the organization has invested more than $12 million in the city, providing opportunities and resources for the next generation. From mixtape phenom to cultural innovator, Chance The Rapper remains a singular voice whose independence reflects a creative philosophy rooted in faith, community, and joy.

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