BUCKTOWN- Hip-Hop recording artist and Chicago native Chance The Rapper called out the dress code policy at Whirlyball, 1825 W. Webster Ave., for having what he believes is an alleged bias toward African-American customers.
The Chatham native released a series of tweets Saturday voicing his displeasure.
Chance also claims that Whirlyball's "armed" security wouldn't allow him to speak with bar management to address his grievances.
Crazy how I was just treated at @whirlyball Been coming here for awhile, this new management doesn't know how to treat customers.
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 2, 2016
Don't go to @WhirlyBall it's very inaccessible if you're black or friends withblack people, they've clearly outlined in their dress code
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 2, 2016
Don't bother trying to speak with the MGMT @WhirlyBall the new armed security will make sure you can't, per managements request.
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) July 2, 2016
Whirlyball's dress code prohibits its customers from wearing torn or soiled clothing, no hats, clothing, jewelry, or tattoos with profanity or explicit art, along with no over-sized chains. Here's the full dress code from Whirlyball's website:
• No undershirts, sweatpants, joggers or sleepwear.
• Men’s shirts must have sleeves.
• No torn or soiled clothing.
• No hats, clothing, jewelry, or tattoos with profanity or explicit art.
• All over-sized chains, wallet chains or pendants must be tucked in clothing.
• Management reserves the right to deny entry for argumentative, rude or offensive behavior.
Whirlyball was unavailable for comment.
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