Multiple Grammy Award winner Chance The Rapper is heading to Australia to speak at SXSW Sydney 2023 next month.
Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop, Chance is coming to reflect on the genre’s impact on both his beloved Chicago South Side and a wider world of fans. Described by former US President Barack Obama as “an outstanding role model”, the rapper, singer-songwriter, producer and humanitarian continues to pay his success forward, empowering creative leaders through his SocialWorks foundation and roving international Black Star Line Festival.
“As we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop in 2023, I’m reminded of the transformative power this culture has had, not just on the world stage, but on the streets of Chicago’s South Side,” says the Chicago-born rapper. “Hip-hop has provided a rhythm to our stories and a canvas for our creativity. I’m really looking forward to joining SXSW Sydney as a speaker to expound upon Hip Hop’s transcendent legacy.”
Colin Daniels, managing director, SXSW Sydney adds: “Chance The Rapper is renowned for both his chart-topping and community advocacy. There’s few out there like him, who take what they’ve made and use it to build the dreams of others. His genre-blurring sounds reverberate across generations, making him a powerful voice to reflect on the past 50 Years of Hip Hop. His unique perspective bridges the gap between the genre’s rich history and its dynamic future.”
Previously announced speakers include Coachella Festival CEO Paul Tollett, Slack Co-Founder Cal Henderson and futurist and AI expert Amy Webb.
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The conference program has already locked in 700 speakers and industry leaders set to challenge and inspire with a range of topics.
Expect to hear from de-extinction entrepreneur Ben Lamm, Motion Picture Association CEO Charles Rivkin, advertising icon David Droga, Google Australia MD Mel Silva, Netflix ANZ Director of Content Que Minh Luu, broadcaster Osher Günsberg, World Surfing Champion Layne Beachley, tech entrepreneur Paul Bassat, Reddit CMO Roxy Young, artistic director Wesley Enoch, K-pop Chief A&R Officer at SM Entertainment, Chris Lee, and Expedia CTO Rathi Murthy to name a few.