Chance the Rapper Mulls Name Change
The 33-year-old artist considers dropping 'Chance' to become simply 'The Rapper' as he wraps up his 'Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour'
Chance the Rapper is considering a significant change to his stage name, potentially dropping 'Chance' to become simply 'The Rapper'. The 33-year-old artist, whose real name is Chancelor Jonathan Bennett, has been thinking about this change while on his 'Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour', which concludes on October 11th in Pittsburgh.
The idea of changing his name is not about distancing himself from hip-hop, but rather the opposite. Chance wants his name to reflect his relationship with rap music, which he says has carried him through life. He expressed his desire to 'carry rap the same way that rap has carried me through life'.
Chance the Rapper's current tour is a celebration of his 2016 mixtape 'Coloring Book', which he is performing in full. The tour marks a return to the spotlight for the artist, who had taken a six-year hiatus from releasing music after the critical and commercial response to his 2019 debut studio album 'The Big Day'. His most recent album, 'Star Line', was released in August 2025.
## Why it matters The potential name change comes at a significant time in Chance's career. After facing backlash for 'The Big Day', he has been working to rebuild his reputation and reconnect with his fans. By changing his name to 'The Rapper', Chance may be signaling a renewed commitment to his hip-hop roots and a desire to be seen as a representative of the genre.
Chance the Rapper has been using his current stage name for over 15 years, and the potential change would mark a significant shift in his brand and identity. As he finishes out his tour and looks to the future, fans will be watching to see if he follows through on his plans to become simply 'The Rapper'.
## What happens next For now, Chance the Rapper remains focused on his 'Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour', which will conclude in Pittsburgh on October 11th. After the tour, it remains to be seen whether he will follow through on his plans to change his name and what this will mean for his music and career going forward.
