Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper rode through the streets of his Chicago hometown as grand marshal of the city’s back-to-school parade.
The 24-year-old rapper sat atop a white convertible waving at the crowds during Saturday’s Bud Billiken Parade, which welcomes Chicago children back for the new school year.
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Chance the Rapper has won three Grammys including Best New Artist, validating the rapid rise of the hip-hop star who has released his music only through streaming.
The rapper, who has been open about his Christianity, told the televised gala: "I claim the victory in the name of the Lord."
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Streaming has rapidly transformed the music industry and if there is to be a single moment to confirm the format's arrival, it may be the Grammy Awards.
The music industry's most prestigious awards, which take place Sunday in a star-studded gala in Los Angeles, this year for the first time considered releases that were only streamed online.
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