Chance The Rapper promises to be a ‘better man’ in moving BET Awards speech
The musician was honoured for his charitable work.
Chance The Rapper railed against the criminal justice system as he became the youngest-ever recipient of the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards.
He said: “This is overwhelming. I’m 24. To be receiving something like this at my age, it feels good as hell. It feels a little early to get something like this, but my God doesn’t make mistakes. I like to think that he’s putting this pressure on me to see how I react.”
“I’m a good man and I’m gonna be a better man.”
She said: “In addition to making amazing music, Chance has been using that big bright spotlight that follows him around and has been shining it on young people in our home town of Chicago.”
She added: “We are so incredibly proud of you Chance. Chance is showing our young people that they matter.
“Chance, you are an outstanding role model, and an inspiration to people who care about our next generation… I can think of no better legacy to leave.”
The rapper was also honoured with the best new artist prize at the awards ceremony.
