Chance the Rapper Reflects on Close Bond with Mom Lisa Bennett After Attending Lauryn Hill Show Together

Chance the Rapper and Lisa Bennett; Lauryn Hill.Photo:Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic, Erika Goldring/Getty Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic, Erika Goldring/Getty Lauryn Hill’s music is a special part ofChance the Rapper’s relationship with his mom, Lisa Bennett (née Thompson). The rapper attended Hill’s concert at United Center in his Chicago hometown on Saturday and brought Lisa along to enjoy the music, which meant a lot to their bond during his childhood, the “No Problem” performer explained in areflective Instagram poston Monday....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Christina Barnes

Chance the Rapper Reveals Martin Short Gave Flight Seat to His Daughter: 'Shout-Out to Jack Frost!'

Chance the Rapper and daughter Kensli; Martin Short.Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Chance the Rapperis recalling a super-kind gesture from “awesome person"Martin Short. The artist posted the sweet story Sunday on Twitter, telling his followers how theOnly Murders in the Buildingactor, while on the same airplane flight, immediately gave up his seat for Chance’s 7-year-old daughter Kensli, so that they could sit together. “We both said thank you and as he stands up, I realize it’s THE Martin Short!...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Robert Scott

Chance the Rapper Says He 'Would Have Died' from Drug Use Following His 'Acid Rap' Mixtape

Chance the Rapper.Photo: Paras Griffin/GettyChance the Rappersays he “probably would have died” if he would have continued using drugs.The 30-year-old recently spoke toComplexabout the 10-year anniversary of hisAcid Rapmixtape, reflecting on how he struggled with “excess” drug use after the release of the breakout project.“The way that I was living at that time. I had everything in excess,” he told the outlet. “Right after I dropped the project, I went on a few tours where I really didn’t make any money....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1182 words · Melissa Fernandez

Chance the Rapper Says He Has a 'Lot of Dark Days' and Currently 'Deals with PTSD'

Chance the Rapperis opening up about mental health.In a clip fromPeace of Mind with Tarajipremiered exclusively with PEOPLEon Thursday,Taraji P. Hensonand Tracie Jade chat with Chance about mental health, the pressure placed on Black men to “man up” — and why he’s working to break that cycle.In the opening of the clip, Henson, 51, asks Chance if mental health was a topic of discussion in his household. To this, the rapper replies, “Wellness wasn’t something that we knew, you know?...

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Daniel Calhoun

Chance the Rapper Scares Megan Thee Stallion in 'Punk'd' Sneak Peek at Quibi's 2020 Lineup

Photo: Chance the Rapper/Instagram Quibiwill have an A-list 2020. The video platform, which stands for “quick bites,” unveiled a sneak peek at several pieces in its upcoming 2020 lineup Friday night at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Hours after the mobile-only platform announcedChance the Rapperwouldhost a revival ofPunk’don Quibi, the platform gave attendees a look at one six-minute episode in the upcoming series involving a prank on the rapper’s good friend Megan Thee Stallion....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Mary Clements

Chance the Rapper Surprises Riders as He Poses as a Lyft Driver for His SocialWorks Charity

You never know what taking a chance might get you! Lyft SocialWorks’ New Chance: Arts and Literature Fund ensures arts enrichment education for children in need in Chicago schools. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Chance the Rapper again, this time as our newest Undercover Lyft driver,” says Austin Schumacher, Head of Culture & Entertainment Marketing at Lyft. “We share Chance’s commitment to investing in our communities and are proud to support Chicago Public schools through Round Up & Donate....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · William Ward

Chance the Rapper Talks 50 Years of Hip-Hop: 'Without Rap, I Wouldn't Be Able to Be Chance the Rapper' (Exclusive)

Chance the Rapper.Photo:Keeley Parenteau Keeley Parenteau Chance the Rappermay betherapper, but he’s first and foremost a rap fan from Chicago. He fell in love with hip-hop through a Nas song meant for kids, realized its power throughThe College Dropout, and knew he was ready to do it all himself thanks toLil Wayne’s legendary ‘00s mixtape run. And now, as he celebrates hip-hop’s 50th anniversary along with other influential figures who’ve continued to shape the genre and culture into a global force, Chance is reflecting on all that brought him to where he is today — as a man in pursuit of something bigger than the music....

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1710 words · Sarah Wang

Chance the Rapper to Host 'Punk'd' Revival for Quibi: 'I Grew Up Watching This Show'

Chance the Rapperbetter practice his pranking skills. He will also serve as an executive producer on the show. Daniel Boczarski/Getty While fans of the original reality prank series were hopeful that Kutcher would return, he latercrushed their dreams on Twitter. J. Merritt/Getty “I have nothing to do with the new punk’d situation,” Kutcher, 41, tweeted in June. “Hope they get it right.” source: people.com

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Anna Thomas

Chance Waz, Former Baylor University Football Player, Dies at 25: 'Heartbroken'

Photo: Tony Gutierrez/AP/ShutterstockA 25-year-old former Baylor University football player has died.On Monday, the school’s football programannounced in a statement on Twitterthat former defensive back Chance Waz has died. His cause of death has yet to be announced.“Heartbroken. Forever a member of the Baylor Family,” the university’s football team wrote alongside a photo of Waz in his Baylor uniform and helmet.Not long after the news was announced, tributes to Waz from his former teammates, friends, and Baylor football fans poured in on social media....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1209 words · Jennifer Smith

Chance! Matteo! Wisdom! See Which Celeb Babies Celebrate Their Birthdays in July

Photo: Ludacris/Instagram 01of 61Sage BaileyBlayne Alexander/InstagramBlayne Alexander’s daughterSage Milanturned 1 on July 1. 01of 61 Sage Bailey Blayne Alexander/Instagram Blayne Alexander’s daughterSage Milanturned 1 on July 1. 02of 61Ariah HousleyTamera Mowry-Housley/InstagramTamera Mowry-Housley’s daughterAriah Taleaturned 7 on July 1. 02of 61 Ariah Housley Tamera Mowry-Housley/Instagram Tamera Mowry-Housley’s daughterAriah Taleaturned 7 on July 1. 03of 61Blake GuineyBob Guiney/InstagramBob Guiney’s sonBlake Barrettturned 1 on July 1. 03of 61 Blake Guiney Bob Guiney/Instagram Bob Guiney’s sonBlake Barrettturned 1 on July 1....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1588 words · Julia Martin

Chanda Rubin on 'Incredible' Experience of Playing in French Open, Who to Watch This Year

Chanda Rubin.Photo: Fred Mullane/camerawork, usa Chanda Rubin knows the feeling of being on the court at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris — and now, she’s watching other tennis players experience it. The 45-year-old Tennis Channel commentator and retired pro player tells PEOPLE that she has fond memories of the “dream come true” of playing at the annual Grand Slam tournament. Rubin, who had a WTA career-high ranking of No. 6, made it to the French Open quarterfinals three times....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Theresa Chavez

Chandler Powell Adorably Twins with Baby Grace in Her First Zoo Khakis: 'My World,' Says Bindi Irwin

Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell are adjusting quite nicely to parenthood. On Saturday, Powell, 24,doted over newborn daughter Grace, 1 month, as he twinned with her in her first Australia Zoo khakis for an adorable photo for Instagram. “Dad and daughter khakis,” he captioned the photo of Grace asleep in his arms. “To celebrate one month, our beautiful Grace Warrior received her first khakis and met the star tortoises here at Australia Zoo,” she wrote onInstagramat the time....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Isaac Lloyd

Chandler Powell and Brother-in-Law Robert Irwin Have Animals 'Decide' on Onesies After Baby Grace's Arrival

Chandler Powell and Robert Irwin.Photo: Robert Irwin/instagram Chandler Powellis getting some help from his animal friends after welcoming daughterGrace Warrior Irwin Powellwith wifeBindi Irwin. “My favorite is the koala onesie and [Chandler’s] favorite is the wombat onesie, so we’re going to placing food in front of these and getting animals decide which is the best onesie,” Robert says. Chandler Powell and Robert Irwin.Robert Irwin/instagram “I will admit you do have more kangaroos on your side,” Robert says....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Patrick Soto