Chance the Rapper‘s unparalleled success as an independent artist has seen him inspire many up and coming musicians to steer clear of the industry’s machine with hopes of finding success without it.
Alas, following an intense debate between the performer and DJ Booth on the industry, Chance has been accused of selling an unrealistic image of the industry to his fans.
Why? Because some believe his family’s wealth and ties to the Obama administration afforded him insight and access to the industry.
Apple Music‘s Carl Cherry had this to say about the generous star’s journey.
Chance [The Rapper] is an anomaly, he’s special, but… his success is misleading. Now you have all these other independent artists thinking you don’t need a label. Chance is special. He’s charismatic, he’s smart as hell, he’s just special.
How Chance responded?
So, what do you think?
Would Chance have the means to function as an independent artist without his family’s well-deserved financial and political backing?