Chance achieved some success with his first mixtape 10Day, which details his 10 day long suspension from his high school. On April 30, 2013, Chance's second mixtape, Acid Rap dropped. It received diamond status from Datpiff. The Social Experiment, Chance's band with Donnie Trumpet, Peter Cottontail, and members of the O'My's, released their free album, Surf, on May 28, 2015.
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Chance The Rapper Lyrics
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I don't like to dive in, had to rewrite my rhymes again
I prefer to take things slowly and deliberately, I had to rework my lyrics to make them better.
Sick of seeing my brothers in pen, undercovers with they scopes and pens
I am tired of seeing my fellow black men in prison, and police officers conducting surveillance with their weapons and clipboards.
So I had to go and get a scope and lens, goats and yens
To combat this oppression, I had to improve my own skills and financial status.
Prosciutto, prospect, they call me up for a toast, then they quote the text
I have earned success and recognition, even being invited to fancy events, but I always stay grounded and remember my roots and values.
N***** better know the set, chase Adam out the garden, made a herb out of him
Everyone should respect the community and culture that I come from, and I am capable of overcoming obstacles and achieving great things, even in the face of oppression.
22 shots from a 22-caliber, F*** 22, I put an end to that drama, my brothers my mama
I have no tolerance for violence or senseless acts, and will do what it takes to protect the safety and well-being of my family and loved ones.
22 shots from a 22-caliber, F*** 22, I put an end to that drama, my brothers my mama
I am proud of my roots and will always stand up for my community and people, even in the face of adversity or opposition.
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This line is simply instrumental and does not have a specific meaning.
Last 4 bars, lemme get some horns, lemme get some horns
I am proud of my accomplishments and want to celebrate them with the help of live music and accompaniment.
Contributed by Peyton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matt Williams
This is the Chance that I found first. People don't understand the journey he has had as an artist. It's incredible.
Matthew Moore
Big facts
Jaa Mes
Hey
Dan Benna
And people don’t know it’s all bout him finding Jesus
TheAn0malyy
Unfortunately, I don't think we will ever see this version of Chance again.
Queen Zinnia
are you the same person you were in high school?
MadeByChikar
Never this his best wordplay in a 1 minute song lol
Ciano %
Idk he's gonna drop some heat I know it
2 phone Baby Jay
These were his acid days, of course not😩
adankpancake
how right you are