Chance is basically one of the most wholesome artists on the planet at the moment, but even he knows when to step down and acknowledge a misstep.
During his Be Encouraged tour, Chance, a proudly independent artist performed his song No Problem backed by a screen that depicted parodies of major labels. Among them were Sony (changed to “Phony”), Def Jam (“Don’t Join”), and Dr. Dre’s Aftermath (“Can’t Do Math”).
Chance took to Twitter to apologise for the situation. Here’s what he has to say.
I want to formally apologize to Dr Dre, and all of Aftermath for publicly disrespecting their hard work and contributions to music.
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017
When I went on the Be Encouraged tour I made LED content to satirize and degrade major labels.
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017
I made the mistake of including Imprints which not only dulled my overall point of trying to uplift artist…
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017
But also singled out artist-owned ventures that have only worked to progress the culture
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017
Dre is a premier example of creating space for wealth and ownership in an industry designed for creatives to be the foot soldiers
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017
His work with Beats, Compton Schools and artist like Kendrick, Game, Eminem, .Paak, 50 NWA and others is unmatched and how i inspire to be
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017
Fans of both Chance and Dre have shown some major respect for the apology
You owned up to your mistake without further trying to make excuses for it. That's more than most would do. Respect.
— Garrett Johnson (@stereofiasco) June 22, 2017
It's ok owning up too stuff is a real man trait
— Josh ❤️?❄️ (@josh_aguilera22) June 22, 2017
we know you meant well chano, but you a real one for owning up to your shit
— L (@subIiming) June 22, 2017
Dre x Chance collab in the future please?
