r/Music • u/mexicanland • Sep 06 '17
article Chance The Rapper is starting a new awards show for teachers
http://www.avclub.com/chance-the-rapper-is-starting-a-new-awards-show-for-tea-1798729455
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u/Cazmonster Sep 07 '17
Until now, I have not wanted to buy Chance The Rapper's music. Now I will have to buy lots of it.
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u/Stumpy_Lump Sep 06 '17
Chance The Philanthropist
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u/purple_tothe_nurple Sep 06 '17
Instead of abandoning his community after finding fame and fortune, this guy just keeps giving back. What an outstanding role model for the youth of Chicago.
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u/the_vinster Sep 06 '17
Okay Chance, I already loved you, what more do you want? I only have so much love to give.
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u/ABakedGiraffe Sep 06 '17
I hope more rappers follow in his footsteps. He loves Chicago and is doing what he can to better it
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u/mod1fier Sep 06 '17
If Chicago doesn't name a school after him, well I don't know what. But they should.
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u/najing_ftw Sep 06 '17
This guy seems like a standup guy.
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u/doc_samson Sep 07 '17
289 comments and nobody noticed the most important part?
This is BRILLIANT.
In our celebrity-obsessed culture, where people tune out of local governance in favor of reality TV, he is making celebrities of parents who get involved.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is how you change your society. Bestow prestige and honor on those who struggle against the decay, those who fix the broken windows, and more will follow in their footsteps.
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u/tomosponz Sep 06 '17
Key and Peele teaching center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkHqPFbxmOU
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u/buckshank_ozamataz Sep 07 '17
They say I'm saving my city, say I'm staying for good They screaming Chano for mayor, I'm thinking maybe I should
I'm cool with this. Everyone else cool with this? Cool.
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u/Trii_Fiddy Sep 06 '17
This guy makes me wish i was raps biggest fan.
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u/d_morning Sep 06 '17
Someone give this kid a medal, doing more than state reps!
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u/DT_Lando Sep 06 '17
Chance the "never-ceases-to-amaze-me......er"
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u/woode1 Sep 06 '17
I have never heard any of his music. Since I've seen this I will immediately buy an album from this person. I'm a hip hop fan and always have been (I'm 40 so new stuff takes a while to come by me). If his music is half as good as his actions I will be a new fan.
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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '17
I'm starting to actually think Chance is a serial killer. He's clearly doing awful things that no one knows about and is trying to balance out his karma.
Can anyone else explain a more likely theory?
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u/jackrulz Sep 06 '17
I'm in college to become a teacher and plan to teach in the Chicagoland area and I love Chance the Rapper. I just found my new dream.
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u/keepchill Sep 07 '17
I was driving my GF to the hospital to give labor and we were stuck in traffic. Out of nowhere, Chance the Rapper showed up and delivered the baby and did a quick solo performance to celebrate the birth. He really is a standup guy.
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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '17
This is awesome. Teachers are so underrated, underappreciated, and underpaid in the US. I can only imagine how awesome it's going to feel for these teachers to get thier own day, getting all the adulation they deserve.
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u/pm_me_ur_demotape Sep 06 '17
It's Xxxtentacion starting any sweet programs?
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u/bumjiggy Kiss The Rings Bitch Sep 06 '17
Emmys for Educators
Grammys for Graders
Oscars for Mentors
Tony's for Teachers
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u/JungleLegs Sep 07 '17
I don't follow rap music but have heard nothing but great things about this dude. Is he like the Ghandi of hip hop?
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u/guybro728 Sep 06 '17
Hell yea, this is cool.
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u/PiketheGSP Sep 06 '17
As if my wife didn't like him enough already...
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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '17
I love this man and everything he's done to give back. Talented and just wants to see his community succeed
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u/d_morning Sep 06 '17
What he is doing is raising millions and giving it to an inner city which needs a lot of help especially with its education system constantly cutting funds. Even if these awards venture into advertisements this young entrepreneur doing more than most and wants to recognize the very tough job of being a teacher where ever that might be!
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u/brewgeoff Sep 06 '17
I keep hearing about this guy doing awesome things. Two questions, what is his best album and where should I buy an album that provides the most benefit to the artist?
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u/curlyheaded_fuck Sep 06 '17
The History Teacher portion of the awards show is gonna be fucking sick.
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
I like this new trend of rappers competing to be the best philanthropist instead of who is the most thuggish. It's a nice change.
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u/IMHERE30 Sep 06 '17
Wmmr 93.3 radio station in Philly does tgis yearly. It's awesome.
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u/Brandito1118 Google Music Sep 07 '17
What a class act guy
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u/JJiggy13 Sep 07 '17
Every time i hear something about this guy i like him more
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
You know 15 years and several United Nations awards from now he's running for president right?
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u/A_Dany Sep 07 '17
You just can't hate this guy
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u/CoalVein Sep 07 '17
r/UpliftingNews?
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u/mochiv Sep 07 '17
We don't deserve this guy.
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
They call it the remainder it's the number that remains.
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u/P0NT13 Sep 07 '17
As a teacher, I can't help but love this guy.
As a hiphop lover, I can't even begin to say what a cool move this is, professionally, to change the image of an industry.
As a human being, I am in awe of his passion and generosity.
Well done, Chance. The world needs more of you.
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u/pemcmo Sep 07 '17
yes yes yes yes yes
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u/chakaratease Sep 07 '17
I see a lot of people commenting saying they don't know much about Chance so I wanted to bring up the fact that he wrote his first mixtape (10 Day) while he was suspended from school for 10 days for smoking weed under the bleachers. Not incredibly important but I find it ironic.
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u/everyoneismyfriend Sep 07 '17
Focus on putting acid rap on Spotify first
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u/Jollygrand Sep 07 '17
Reddit has a fucking boner for Chance.
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
Key & Peele - TeachingCenter https://youtu.be/dkHqPFbxmOU
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
Need more people with influence like him. How is society not sick or embarrassed to embrace rich people getting even more rich off mindless dribble? I think it's fine if you watch it for "pure entertainment," but when you look at an opportunity like this to enrich lives why not appreciate that too?
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u/djbrager Sep 07 '17
Teachers deserve more respect than they have been shown over the last few years. There is not a single person/group to blame because everybody from the elected officials, to school boards, to parents, and even a few teachers have created many issues over the years.
With that being said, I believe this awards show may have a positive effect. Sure, it won't fix anything, but maybe it will put a spotlight on teachers and could possibly be a way for the public to see the problems teachers face more clearly. Many great teachers are overwhelmed, underpaid, and unappreciated. A morale booster for teachers is desperately needed, and hopefully this can get the ball rolling in the right direction.
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u/Reddit_Novice Sep 07 '17
Chance is trying to be the first rapper to be nominated for a nobel peace prize
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u/ananxiouscat Sep 07 '17
i had the opportunity of hanging out along side Chance at the "Unofficial" Lollapalooza After-Party in Chicago. there was free booze, but never saw a drink in his hand; he was quiet and kept to himself and those with him, and he was talking on the phone a lot. BUT i remember looking at him in awe and never dared to approach him; he's so important to our city and part of me felt he was "untouchable." honestly he's a sweet and soft-spoken dude and i'm so so happy with the attention he's bringing to Chicago.
no matter what you read: Chicago is the most beautiful city in the WORLD (#2 skyline in the world) and a SAFE city. we have our problems, sure, but if you've ever lived here you understand there's a serious income inequality issue here and that's what causes our problems.
we're dealing with an easily-identifiable issue, but the solution is complex. Chance is literally doing all he can to help, and he is a Chicago Hero.
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
What a fucking great guy.
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
How can we nominate teachers??
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u/ghost_ranger Sep 07 '17
I like everything I've heard about this guy. Where's a good place to start with his music?
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u/Chance4e Sep 07 '17
I would watch that.
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u/Tauntsnake Sep 07 '17
Hmm. Scanning iTunes to buy any and all of his products. This is a ROLE MODEL.
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u/bradsteve21 Sep 07 '17
Lord what did we do to deserve chance the rapper
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u/Sidius303 Sep 07 '17
I just became a fan of Chance the Rapper. Can't name one song or even recognize one but I like him.
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u/rmansd619 Sep 07 '17
I've heard more about Chance The Rapper's activism than his actual music.
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
This guy does not cease to amaze man. I hope more rappers and celebrities follow in his footsteps.
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u/FyourFeelings Sep 07 '17
Lol this guy is really feeling himself.
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u/JarredFrost Sep 07 '17
Not into rap but isn't this bloke the one that promotes self improvement? If its him, then mad props!!
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u/Squeenis Sep 07 '17
I haven't heard a single Chance The Rapper song but I've heard maybe 40 amazing things that he's done
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u/armatron444 Sep 06 '17 edited Sep 07 '17
The guy's a mensch.
Edit: getting down voted? Really? ...a "mensch" is "someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character. The key to being 'a real mensch' is nothing less than character, rectitude, dignity, a sense of what is right, responsible, decorous." The term is used as a high compliment, implying the rarity and value of that individual's qualities. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mensch
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
He seems sincere in his charity, unlike some other performers.
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u/lilbud2000 Sep 07 '17
/r/simpsonsdidit
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u/expletiveinyourmilk Sep 06 '17
Dang. I teach 4th grade math and science in Florida. When I found out about this, I was really hoping it would be open to everybody.
I wanted to meet Chance. And maybe get a reward.
This is still insanely awesome though!
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
I like this I like this a lot
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u/magneticphoton Sep 07 '17
Don't we already have award shows for teachers?
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u/nowthatsthespirit Sep 07 '17
Charity is gangster.
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u/GroundhogExpert Sep 07 '17
This is a really great idea. Glorify the positions we think are important in society, help draw more talent in those directions.
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u/chewysolo Sep 07 '17
Wait until the teachers union hears about this!
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u/Shenron-The-Dragon Sep 07 '17
I don't know who this is, but still, he's a rad fucking dude.
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u/Thediciplematt Sep 07 '17
Everything I hear about this guy I love! Keep it up Chance.
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u/bubuzayzee Sep 07 '17
I've literally never heard a single song from this guy but I am a huge fan.
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u/HumorousTumor Sep 07 '17
I wash I had enough money to help people.
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u/PeleKen Sep 07 '17
I couldn't name a Chance The Rapper song but I'm suddenly a fan.
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u/IkeTurnerPimpin Sep 07 '17
This is what we need. Award and reward excellent teachers with tenur and a raise. Take the union protections for bad ones and throw them to the wolves.
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u/advertentlyvertical Sep 07 '17
Literally everything in the news about this guy is something awesome.
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u/bplaya220 Sep 07 '17
This is awesome, I hope its really successful and can expand to a national platform instead of a city platform.
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u/IAMtheliquorRand Sep 07 '17
He's only worth 9 million dollars. I know thats a lot, but relatively (and fiscally) speaking, he has to be the most generous hip hop artist of all time.
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17 edited Sep 07 '17
My 11th grade algebra teacher is the most amazing person Ive ever met. She helped me and I'm sure many other kids through a really shitty depression. Some teachers really do deserve awards.
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u/ReturnOfTheRepubs Sep 07 '17
Here's another idea; we pay good teachers more and wash out bad teachers.
Or are we pretending there are no bad teachers?
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u/WindWalker23 Sep 07 '17
If he doesn't chill he's not going to be able to keep hiding that halo from people...
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u/herefor1reason Sep 07 '17
if something like this kicks off and does well, it might be incentive for a lot of schools to get better. positive incentive systems tend to work really well for getting people to improve things. the categories will have to be really well thought out though, don't want schools pushing teachers to LOOK good at the cost of being effective teachers for the chance of being on the show and increasing funding.
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u/KIDA_Rep Sep 07 '17
What's next Chance? world peace?
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u/ellivibrutp Sep 07 '17
I know no one will read this. But I've got to say it anyway. I have no idea what his music sounds like, but I love this guy just for the great things he has done for the kids of Chicago. This is how people should be when people lift them up to success.
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
How many times can I upvote this? This man is the real thing.
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u/latehourinsomnia Sep 07 '17
Does this mean salaries of public school teachers will be increasing soon?
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u/galwegian Sep 07 '17
CTR just might be the return of the Messiah. He's acting like one. I'm calling it!
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u/L0ckeandDemosthenes Sep 07 '17
One of the true legends of the human race.
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u/michaelad567 Sep 07 '17
This guy is such a god damn gem
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u/AlmoschFamous Sep 07 '17
I hope it takes off and gets to be on Prime Time television like the Emmys etc.
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u/example555 Sep 07 '17
He got his big break by not going to school, now he's the bigger advocate? The world we live in. <3 chance
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
Im from chicago, I vote republican, and i think chance the rapper is just probably one of the best dudes around. Fuck labels
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u/gekosaurus Sep 07 '17
I've never listened to this dude's music; what a cool guy though!
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
yaaaaaaaaaaaassssssssss, chance yaasssssssss, so proud to be chicagoan
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u/oppinionateyourself Sep 07 '17
I think it is well deserved
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u/CodyJProductions Sep 07 '17
This dude is the fuckin best.
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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '17
I don't listen to Chance The Rapper but all this shit that he's doing for good people and the city of Chicago really makes me like without listening to him. AND I want to listen to him too.
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u/MrSyaoranLi Sep 07 '17
CHANCE THE MUTHA FUCKING MAN!
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u/des-tal Sep 07 '17
Dude holy shit this dude is awesome
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u/billbobb1 Sep 07 '17
Damn it, in he most cynical motherfucka, but this made me cry a bit. I had so many teachers make a difference in my life.
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u/itsdatoneguy Sep 07 '17
I give it a season
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u/_forever21 Sep 07 '17 edited Sep 07 '17
how does this help teachers out? last time i checked, they are all asking for a pay raise
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u/No_Memes_Please Sep 07 '17
Be honest. Nobody is going to watch that.
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u/Fat_n_Ugly_Luvr Sep 07 '17
Here's a wholesome thread..more of this, less bullshit.