10 Moments That Defined Chance The Rapper's Jordan Year
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10 Moments That Defined Chance The Rapper’s Epic Jordan Year

December 6, 2016 - 12:00 pm by J'na Jefferson

He did a good a** job.

From releasing a mixtape that helped change the landscape of Grammy eligibility, to using his voice and influence among millennials for absolute good, it’s safe to say that Chance The Rapper did a “good a** job” throughout the eight months of his 23rd year of life.

Peep the gallery above to relive some of the defining moments of his 2016.

10 Moments That Defined Chance The Rapper's Jordan Year
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10 Moments That Defined Chance The Rapper's Jordan Year

10. Releasing 'Coloring Book' And Changing The Game
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10. Releasing 'Coloring Book' And Changing The Game

Not only was it the first body of work to chart on the Billboard 200 album chart solely based on streams, but Coloring Book also brought gospel music and the celebration of Him into the hip-hop collective, pairing Chance’s faith with his love of the genre. He also brought the fun back to music videos in incredible visuals for “How Great” and “No Problem.” The album itself has been touted as one of the year’s best by several outlets.

9. Magnificent Coloring World Tour And Magnificent Coloring Day
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9. Magnificent Coloring World Tour And Magnificent Coloring Day

The tour supporting the aforementioned mixtape included stops at major festivals, such as Philly’s Made In America and the new NYC Meadows Festival. Additionally, his special “Magnificent Coloring Day” event in Chicago marks the first time that the White Sox’s Cellular One Field Stadium filled every seat. It featured musical acts like John Legend, Lil Wayne and a guest appearance from Kanye West, and also featured comedians such as Hannibal Buress and Chicago Bulls star Jimmy Butler.
8. Co-Writing And Appearing On Idol Kanye West’s 'The Life Of Pablo' LP
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8. Co-Writing And Appearing On Idol Kanye West’s 'The Life Of Pablo' LP

According to Mr. West himself, we have to “blame” his Chicago brethren Chano for delaying the release of his seventh solo-album, however, the wait was well worth it. He’s got songwriting credits on "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1," "Famous," "Feedback," and “Waves,” and not to mention, we’re still reeling from his magnetic verse on the album’s opener, “Ultralight Beam.” We’re sure that getting the opportunity to work with someone he’s looked up to for so long has been more than a dream come true.
7. Partnerships With H&M And Kit Kat Brings Chance’s Creativity and Personality To The Forefront
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7. Partnerships With H&M And Kit Kat Brings Chance’s Creativity and Personality To The Forefront

Aside from appearing in the new commercials for the popular candy bar, Chance wrote the new Kit Kat jingle and also came up with the concept for the comical spots. He also appeared as the face of the H&M x Kenzo campaign alongside supermodel Iman, and got to rub elbows with other famous faces during the runway debut of the line.
6. Using His Voice An Influence To Incite A Positive Change
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6. Using His Voice An Influence To Incite A Positive Change

In this ever-so-important election, Chance used his influence to make sure that fans attending his shows were registered to vote by teaming up with the NAACP and having voter registration areas at the shows. He also spoke with President Obama for the “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative, which aims to promote racial equality in the criminal justice system, and influenced the youth of color with his #BlackBoyJoy movement.
5. Performances At The White House And Praise From President Barack Obama
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5. Performances At The White House And Praise From President Barack Obama

If President Obama holds you in a high musical caliber and invites you to the White House on more than one occasion, why even question your dopeness? Recently, Chance helped the First Family get their Christmas spirit on during their final tree lighting extravaganza, and earlier in the year, he was invited to the White House State Dinner where he brought his father, who worked on the Obama campaign, as his guest. His song “Acid Rain” was also featured on Obama’s 2016 Summer Playlist (Nighttime).
4. Televised Performances From 'Fallon' To 'Ellen' To 'SNL'
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4. Televised Performances From 'Fallon' To 'Ellen' To 'SNL'

From an organized-yet-chaotic ruckus on Ellen with Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz to bringing us to church for Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, Chance has made sure he’s a household name by appearing on the daytime and nighttime television circuits. If you haven’t checked out his performances, please do so immediately, as he’s always bringing something interesting to the table.
3. “I Was A Rock” Performance At ESPY Awards
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3. “I Was A Rock” Performance At ESPY Awards

Chance performed a tribute to the late-Muhammad Ali at the ESPY Awards in July. The show-stopping number that we’ll call “I Was A Rock,” was critically-acclaimed, and he brought along Chicago artists Nico Segal, Jamila Woods, Peter Cottontail and Teddy Jackson for the ride.

2. Killing It On Social Media
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2. Killing It On Social Media

From spearheading the #SoGoneChallenge, to getting his fans involved in his SNL song selection process last week, Chance is bringing us into his world with social media sites, which is oh-so-important in the 21st century. Plus, his interactions with actors like Josh Gad and Billy Crystal shows that the he’s got mass appeal.
1. Getting That Grammy Praise He Deserves
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1. Getting That Grammy Praise He Deserves

The very best moment is for last. The campaigning to the Recording Academy has paid off, as Chance The Rapper garnered seven nominations from the Academy, including “Best New Artist,” “Best Rap Performance” and “Best Rap Song” for “No Problem” and “Best Rap Album” for Coloring Book. Additionally, he received a nomination in the “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration” and “Best Rap Song” categories for his work on “Ultralight Beam.”

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