May 21--We now know more about Chance the Rapper's series of four secret Saturday Chicago events for his new mixtape release "Coloring Book."
A bus ride is involved. Professional camera gear is not allowed. Merchandise will be on sale.
After near silence, the Chicago rapper sent out some details Friday afternoon to those who were able to score tickets to the series of four Saturday events, running from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at an undisclosed location (or locations).
For ticket holders to "Magnificent Coloring World -- All Ages Experience #2," the 4 p.m. event, an email went out saying, "Chance is excited to welcome you into his world on Saturday" and warning that "late arrivals will miss this event, refunds will not be given."
It asks that ticket holders meet at a school where they will be bussed to another location. "A transportation representative will scan your ticket and welcome you onto the bus," the message said.
Chance, reared in the Chatham neighborhood, said on a Reddit Ask Me Anything recently that his next Chicago show would be on the South Side. The email, however, does not specify where the Magnificent Coloring World event will take place. Chance had also tweeted, in announcing the events, that they would be "not what you think."
Speculation was rampant that the last show would be a performance because of the higher ticket price and alcohol sales. But until we get reports from event goers, it may have to remain a mystery.
The gospel-tinged "Coloring Book," released May 12, has been highly praised by critics and was No. 2 on the Apple Music site Friday.
A previous version of this story included more information about the meeting address sent to ticket holders. It was removed as the ticket stipulated not to post the location online.
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