Chance the Rapper is embarking on a new and decidedly non-musical enterprise: publishing. The 25-year-old rapper is now the proud owner of the Chicagoist news website.
“I’m extremely excited to be continuing the work of the Chicagoist, an integral local platform for Chicago news, events and entertainment,” he said in a statement, provided to Gothamist
“I look forward to relaunching it and bringing the people of Chicago an independent media outlet focused on amplifying diverse voices and content.”
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The snarky local metro blog and many others were shut down in November 2017 by billionaire owner Joe Ricketts after its staff attempted to unionize. Chicagoist and others were rescued in February 2018 by the non-profit WNYC, an arm of New York public radio.
Chance the Rapper purchased the website from WNYC through his own company Social Media LLC.
“I’m extremely excited to be continuing the work of the Chicagoist, an integral local platform for Chicago news, events and entertainment,” he said in a statement, provided to Gothamist
“I look forward to relaunching it and bringing the people of Chicago an independent media outlet focused on amplifying diverse voices and content.”
Also Read: Chance the Rapper Insists He's No Trump Fan: 'I'd Never Support... Hatred, Racism'
The snarky local metro blog and many others were shut down in November 2017 by billionaire owner Joe Ricketts after its staff attempted to unionize. Chicagoist and others were rescued in February 2018 by the non-profit WNYC, an arm of New York public radio.
Chance the Rapper purchased the website from WNYC through his own company Social Media LLC.
- 7/19/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
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