Chance the Rapper has acknowledged—without drama—that he and Kanye West (Ye) haven’t been in recent communication. In a candid moment of clarity, he explained, “I let people be people,” suggesting a mutual, unforced distance in their relationship.

He also touched on their collaborative album, Good Ass Job, revealing that despite long-standing intentions, work on the project has not yet begun. Chance remains hopeful, noting that he’s continually expressing his admiration for Kanye and is actively pursuing the project—but as of now, it’s still on the drawing board. Meanwhile, he’s working on other exciting creative ventures, including a record with Childish Gambino, while remaining independent and focused on his own artistic path.

In early 2025, Chance paid homage to the legacy of his past with Kanye by performing “Ultralight Beam”—the iconic collaboration from The Life of Pablo—at the NBA All-Star Weekend kickoff concert in San Francisco. Mid-performance, he emphasized the line, “I met Kanye West, I’m never going to fail,” blending reverence with defiance. Yet outside that moment, he omitted naming Kanye among his current influences, opting instead to honor icons like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Looking forward, Chance is gearing up for a busy 2025. His Star Line mixtape is in progress, rebranded from the earlier title Star Line Gallery, and he’s set to headline the “And We Back” Tour.

Meanwhile, reflections on their past continue to surface. Since the viral 2021 studio clip where Kanye reportedly yelled at Chance, he has repeatedly reaffirmed both the complexity and the loyalty at the heart of their relationship. In interviews, Chance described that moment as part of a larger context—one not fully captured by the edited footage—and reaffirmed, “At the end of the day, I definitely love the dude. That’s my guy.”