Chance the Rapper Opens Up About Life After Divorce as He Gears Up for ‘Star Line’ Release
As Chance the Rapper prepares to launch his long-anticipated second studio album, Star Line, he’s not just releasing new music, he’s sharing a deeply personal chapter of his life. In a candid interview on CBS Mornings earlier this week, the Chicago-born artist spoke openly about navigating post-divorce co-parenting and how these changes have shaped his latest creative journey.
Chance, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, described Star Line as his “most expansive work,” reflecting a transformative period in his life. The album, set to arrive on August 15, captures a wide range of his experiences, emotional, spiritual, and global.
On CBS Mornings, Chance spoke with warmth and sincerity about co-parenting with his ex-wife Kirsten Corley, with whom he remains closely connected by their two children. He emphasized that family remains the top priority, for him, for Corley, and most importantly, for their daughters. His message was clear: it’s vital to cultivate an environment where kids know they’re at the center, even in the midst of life’s changes.
He also revealed that one of the tracks on Star Line, titled “Space and Time,” is especially reflective of this phase, capturing the delicate balance of maintaining a meaningful relationship with the mother of his children.
This marks Chance’s first full-length project since his debut album, The Big Day (2019), an album that was met with mixed reviews from fans.
Star Line promises a reinvention, infused with international influences, personal growth, and renewed artistic vision.
While the official tracklist is still under wraps, Chance has dropped some early hints. The lead single “Tree” features Lil Wayne and Smino, a locally premiered track that has already gotten a strong reaction, though it’s still unknown whether it’ll be included in the final album.
To promote Star Line, Chance also announced the “And We Back Tour,” a 15-city North American tour kicking off in Houston on September 26 and winding through cities like New Orleans, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, and concluding in Chicago.
This tour marks his first major national trek since 2017
In Summary:
Personal Growth and Family: Chance is embracing a new season in his life, centered around respectful co-parenting and family unity.
Musical Evolution: Star Line is shaping up to be a rich, varied project—blending soul, hip-hop, experimental sounds, and deeply personal storytelling.
Public Declaration: The album arrives August 15, with tour dates soon to follow—reaffirming Chance’s return to both the studio and the stage.