Scott Eklund/AP Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett announced on Thursday he plans to donate all his 2017 endorsement earnings to charity. In an Instagram post, the NFL star said he was “inspired by Chance The Rapper,” who earlier this week pledged a $ 1 million donation to Chicago Public Schools. Bennett says his endorsement money will […]
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Sick of Government Neglect, Chance the Rapper Donates $1 Million to Chicago Public Schools
While the Trump Administration seeks to create a Department of Education that seems antithetical to the purpose of the Department of Education, appointing someone who’s shown little but antagonism to public schools as its chair, some people are taking it upon themselves to try to personally upkeep what the government seems dead-set on fucking up. Billboard reports that […]
Jesus Kanye! Life-size sculpture depicting rapper as Christ erected in Hollywood
Published time: 22 Feb, 2017 23:53 A life-size gold sculpture depicting rapper Kanye West as a crucified Jesus Christ, called “False Idol,” has surfaced in Hollywood. The Oscar-like statue appeared on Hollywood Boulevard on Wednesday and is a representation of the way in which society idolizes celebrities, until they crucify them. “The piece is as […]
Chance the Rapper wins the first Grammy for a streaming-only album
This year is the first time streaming-only albums were eligible to win at the Grammys and Chance the Rapper took full advantage. The hip hop artist won for Best Rap Album Sunday night, notching the first win for a collection of songs that weren’t released as a physical album or sold digitally. Back in May, […]
Chance the Rapper shouts out SoundCloud in Grammys acceptance speech
After winning a Best New Artist Grammy earlier tonight, Chance the Rapper just snagged his second Grammy, for Best Rap Album. In his acceptance speech, Chance talked about the importance of remaining an independent artist, and others who had done it before him. Then, where other musicians might have thanked their labels, Chance name-checked a […]
A 23-year-old rapper who refuses to sign a record deal just made Grammy history
Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Chance the Rapper is the most talented rapper of his generation and a pioneer in the music industry. His latest album, “Coloring Book,” won him a 2017 Grammy for best new artist. He also won his first Grammy earlier Sunday for best rap performance, for his song “No Problem,” featuring Lil Wayne and 2 […]
Chance the Rapper wins Best New Artist at the 2017 Grammys
Chance the Rapper just picked up his first Grammy for Best New Artist. His most recent release was last year’s Coloring Book, a joyful, spiritual departure from some of his earlier work. In his acceptance speech, Chance said, “I know that people think that independence means you do it by yourself, but independence means freedom.” […]