Watch a 17-Year-Old Chance The Rapper Spit Flames at Open Mic

Performing “Nostalgia” from his ‘10 Day’ mixtape.

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With his lyrical, musical maturity and his “old soul” approach to music and life, it’s hard to believe that Chance The Rapper is only 23 years old. However, this video clip of him as a 17-year-old spitting hot flames is even more of a mindblower. The footage depicts young Chance performing “Nostalgia” from his 10 Day mixtape at a YOUmedia open mic event. Taking place at the Washington Library in Chicago, Chance’s flow, talent and delivery also resembles that of his current material. Check it out above.

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