CHICAGO — Chance the Rapper will perform on Saturday Night Live this weekend.
Chance, a Chicago native, gained national recognition with the release of his second mixtape, "Acid Rap." He's also been an anti-violence advocate in the city, hosting music festivals for teens and promoting #SaveChicago events to reduce violence.
The rapper, who is famously not signed to a major label, tweeted that he will be the first independent artist to be the show's musical guest.
And I Will be the first independent (& far from last) musical guest on #SNL next month! Very special performance planned! #thirdmixtape
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) November 17, 2015Chance will appear alongside actor Chris Hemsworth, who will host the episode.
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