Chance the Rapper buys Chicagoist website, now listen the news in rap style

It’s official, @ChancetheRapper has acquired the @Chicagoist from WNYC. Hear it from him in his new song “I Might Need Security.” https://t.co/dIDLXENszk

— WNYC 🎙 (@WNYC) 19 July 2018

Fans of Chance the Rapper surprised on Wednesday night at release of his four new singles.


The songs — "Work Out," "Wala Cam," "65th and Ingleside" and "I Might Need Security" — are available on all streaming platforms.


Chance also announced that "I bought the Chicagoist just to run you racist (expletives) outta business,” he raps on the song, sharing an official statement about the acquisition with USA TODAY. "I’m extremely excited to be continuing the work of the Chicagoist, an integral local platform for Chicago news, events and entertainment," he says in the statement. "I look forward to re-launching it and bringing the people of Chicago an independent media outlet focused on amplifying diverse voices and content."