Chance The Rapper Says He’s Lived Those “Get Out” Moments: “The Scariest Parts Aren’t Necessarily All The Jump Scenes”

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Chicago’s Chance The Rapper recently dished on his admiration for blockbuster hit Get Out. The hip-hop star has explained why the must-see movie is much more than a Hollywood story.

In an interview with the film’s director Jordan Peele, Chance said he completely understood the flick’s underlying message.

“I think it’s very revolutionary in that it tells a story that’s never been told. It uses this discomfort and awkwardness to describe blackness in America and being black in these white spaces. The scariest parts aren’t necessarily all the jump scenes, right? My most uncomfortable moment was when Chris [the lead, played by Daniel Kaluuya] was dragged into this conversation between Rose [the love interest, played by Allison Williams] and the police officer, basically over his freedom. I felt that helplessness. I’ve been in those uncomfortable situations around the police. Or being around a family of white people and experiencing those certain cultural cues. I love that Rose tells Chris ahead of time, “You know, my dad’s gonna tell you that he voted for Obama.” That’s some sh*t we hear! Dudes aren’t really getting killed going to visit their white girlfriend’s family for the first time, but everything around it is a reality. This movie puts it on everyone’s plate and makes everybody deal with it—and, at the same time, find themselves in it. I loved it.” (Teen Vogue)

A few months ago, Chance showed his support for Peele’s hit movie across Instagram.

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Days prior, Chance literally bought out a local movie theater to let hometown folks peep Get Out.

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Since the film came out, various entertainers from Amber Rose and Drake to Wale and Chris Brown have supported Get Out.

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Written by Cyrus Langhorne

SOHH.com Writer. When I'm not covering hip-hop news and announcements, I'm deep into an Audible book and eating veggies.

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