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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Ayana Contreras -WBEZ

Chance the Rapper relives the ‘Acid Rap’ era with emotional United Center blowout

Chance the Rapper performs during the 10th anniversary “Acid Rap” concert on Saturday night at the United Center. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times)

Many of the fans arriving to the United Center on Saturday night for Chance the Rapper’s first performance at the venue since 2019 came wearing Chance gear, both official and bootleg, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his breakthrough project, “Acid Rap.” His face was everywhere.

About 10 minutes before opener Saba hit the stage, a larger-than-life, Antron fleece Chance mascot walked out into Section 122 in khaki overalls and a khaki-colored signature “3” cap, guided by a volunteer from Chance the Rapper’s nonprofit, SocialWorks.

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