Chance the Rapper Says He’s Thinking About Chopping His Stage Name In Half: ‘I Just Really Love the Art Form’
The Chicago MC born Chancelor Jonathan Bennett made the announcement on the Tea Time podcast with Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday.
Chance the Rapper, born Chancelor Jonathan Bennett, has been using his stage name for over 15 years. On the latest episode of the Tea Time podcast, he discussed his thoughts on potentially shortening his name. Maday, a co-host of the show, asked him about his intentions when he chose the name and if he ever considered expanding it.
Chance revealed that the name was originally given to him by a girl from high school. Over time, some suggested he drop the "rapper" part, but he hesitated because he wanted his work to be associated with hip-hop and influenced by it. Recently, while thinking in the shower and on his Coloring Book 10th anniversary tour, he has been contemplating a name change, specifically dropping the "Chance" part.
Chance explained that he loves the art form and being a linguist, so the vulnerability he shares in his music is an important part of his identity. He cited examples like songs about his grandmother's surgery, becoming a first-time dad, and his struggles. He wants his stage name to reflect his commitment to the genre and provide a deeper exploration of the music.
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