Now that's a way to get out the vote.
Instead of partying it up after a successful concert, Chance the Rapper felt it was his duty to get as many of his fans to vote. So instead of just making a speech to inspire people to get to the polls, he felt that he should just take them there himself and led crowds of people through the streets of Chicago's business district to cast their ballots. And as long as people made it to the line of the early voting site, then they could vote.
Illinois' State Board of Elections reported that almost 1.3 million people filled out early ballots through Sunday (November 6), which blew turnout numbers in past presidential elections.
See the footage of last night's parade below.
Another clip from tonight's #paradetothepolls w/ @chancetherapper bringing thousands out to cast their vote. pic.twitter.com/9UNrYmzcSF
— Alexis Wainwright (@AlexisW_Reports) November 8, 2016
Early voting line after Chance the Rapper #paradetothepolls concert in Chicago's Loop #Elections2016 pic.twitter.com/Eg8GfQ0CCd
— John Owens (@john_p_owens) November 8, 2016
Felt crazy to be part of this. @chancetherapper #paradetothepolls #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/WASY7Zp0uf
— sophia. (@SooFeeYah) November 8, 2016
all these people on their way to vote thanks to @chancetherapper #StayWokeAndVote pic.twitter.com/usAjmjUhsr
— mads (@madelinejane__) November 8, 2016
Special thanks to @BYP_100 for partnering with us to bring you #paradetothepolls
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) November 8, 2016
*thousands 😬 https://t.co/nBwqCVoNJt
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) November 8, 2016
Keep up to date with all the best music and entertainment happenings by visiting out News page.