Chance The Rapper Covers Ebony Magazine – Talks Faith, Politics & Family

Grammy Award-winning superstar, Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, popularly known as Chance the Rapper looks dapper in a blue suit as he covers EBONY Magazine’s latest issue (June Edition). #BlackMusicIssue

In his cover story with EBONY, The Coloring Book musician talks faith, Politics, and family in an exclusive interview with contributor Adrienne Samuels Gibbs.

“There are a lot of spaces where you feel like God isn’t around,” Chance states of his brief time in L.A during the interview. “I got some vibes. You have to listen and be aware of your discernment, and if somebody tells you to leave? Then get the f*** out of there. You’ll feel it … . You just have to listen to God.”

“This is God’s year. You know, every year is God’s year, but this is a moment of awakening for a lot of people. I’ve just seen a lot of stuff in my own life that has pushed me toward being closer to God and closer to my faith, and it has materialized into success.” – Chance

Chance the Rapper also explained why he won’t be running for any office or government position.

“I would never run for any office or government position,” he says plainly after cracking a smile. “I’m not into it. I think politics is a reason why a lot of stuff doesn’t get done. There’s a lot of favors, and a lot of people are held back by their intentions of being re-elected or the things that they owe their party or constituents. I think when you’re in my position as an artist, I can say what I want and talk about the issues that matter.”

Get a copy of Ebony’s Magazine June issue to read full interview.