Chicago is a beautiful city - the architecture, the food, everything in the city is awesome.

Kanye took me from a kid who listened to music to a kid who lived music.

It wasn't until I left that I realised it's not weird to grow up in certain cities and, by the age of 27 or 28, for all of your friends to still be alive. I can think of a lot of kids that I knew in Chicago who were supposed to grow up but didn't.

I think it's so dope that I'm here in Chicago and contributing to the music scene that's thriving. People are so happy Chicago's shining that everyone is willing to say 'I represent Chicago.' That wasn't always the case.

I don't really have control over my direct impression on people anymore. I used to be the person putting my CD in people's hands. But I'm kind of a mainstream artist now. Not by choice.

Depending on the story that you're telling, you can be relatable to everybody or nobody. I try and tell everybody's story.

Chance the Rapper' is many things. I'm constantly evolving.