Chance The Rapper made a statement when he donated $1 million to Chicago Public Schools yesterday (March 6).
Many applauded the Grammy-winning rapper for his efforts, including former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Thanks @chancetherapper for giving back to the Chicago community, which gave us so much. You are an example of the power of arts education.
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 6, 2017
Several in the Hip Hop community shared their gratitude for Chano making this move, especially after he said he had an “unsuccessful” meeting with Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner earlier in March.
Chance has been inspiring me for so long. and STILL. smh.
What's next my nigga?— spread love (@mickjenkins) March 6, 2017
Chance gave 1 Mill CPS.. that shit was beautiful to watch.
— Chuck Inglish (@Chuckisdope) March 6, 2017
Fellow Chicago MC Lupe Fiasco shared his thanks to Chance for continuing the Windy City’s Hip Hop legacy.
A lot of us been on the front lines of chicagos issues for a while now in the capacities each individual is capable, privately & publicly https://t.co/jCzaG3WxKY
— DROGASLight Out Now! (@LupeFiasco) March 6, 2017
The brother @chancetherapper gesture is a part of LONG heritage of chicago's artist class giving back to help improve the city how they can https://t.co/jCzaG3WxKY
— DROGASLight Out Now! (@LupeFiasco) March 6, 2017
It's good to see that that legacy of reciprocation will continue in the new generation of chicago artists. It's what we do. ?? https://t.co/jCzaG3WxKY
— DROGASLight Out Now! (@LupeFiasco) March 6, 2017
