Chance the Rapper isnβt shy about raising awareness about social-political issues.
In this weekβs β2017 Grammys Previewβ issue of Billboard magazine special, the rapper expressed his feelings about the challenges people of color and women face in the music industry. The 23-year-old said that many of the same issues minorities face in society are also prevalent in the music industry.
βColorism and racism donβt stop when youβre a musician or when you have wealth or when youβre in any given position,β he told the magazine. βKendrick [Lamar] going home Grammy-less [in 2014, when he was nominated in seven categories] was an awesome moment for people to recognize that it plagues us regardless of talent or skill.β
The Chicago-native also endorsement Hillary Clinton for president, citing her hometown as a reason.
βNot to sound selfish, but sheβs from Chicago so I would hope that sheβd be engaged in our cityβs current troubles and needs,β he said of the Democratic presidential nominee.
βShe has a certain sincerity thatβs hidden by the media. Iβm not sure if itβs because sheβs a woman or because Donald Trump just has a stronghold on the media at this time, but sheβs unfairly treated. I canβt really speak on her policies but I feel a certain connection to Hillary Clinton thatβs just not there with Donald Trump.β
And there you have it.