Chance the Rapper has revealed that he is considering a name change, dropping “Chance” from his stage name and simply going by The Rapper. This potential change is not about distancing himself from hip-hop, but rather about embracing the art form that he loves. In a recent appearance on Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday’s Tea Time podcast, he explained that he wants his name to reflect his relationship with rap.
Background on the Potential Name Change
The idea of changing his name has been on Chance the Rapper’s mind for a while, and he has stated that he wants to carry rap the same way that rap has carried him through life. He described writing and performing as the core of who he is, and he wants his name to reflect that. This potential change comes after a turbulent stretch in Chance’s career, following the enormous acclaim surrounding his 2016 mixtape Coloring Book.
Recent Career Developments
His 2019 debut studio album The Big Day debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 but was later met with a much harsher critical and fan response. The supporting tour was eventually canceled, and Chance the Rapper went six years without releasing another album. He has since acknowledged how deeply the backlash affected him, saying in 2025 that the criticism caused him to second-guess himself and his future in music. Star Line, released later that year, marked his first full-length since The Big Day and the beginning of a more deliberate return to the spotlight.
Upcoming Tour and Recent Album
For now, Chance the Rapper remains Chance the Rapper as he finishes out his “Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour,” which has him performing the landmark 2016 mixtape in full. The run concludes October 11th in Pittsburgh. His most recent album, Star Line, arrived in August 2025. The potential name change to The Rapper is a significant development in Chance’s career, and it will be interesting to see how it affects his music and public persona in the future.
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