Chance The Rapper Tweets That He Wants To Attend Clark Atlanta University

ATLANTA, GA -- It's not everyday that a celebrity expresses admiration for your institution, but what one of the biggest artists in music said Sunday has this university over the moon. Chance the Rapper said Sunday that he wants to attend Clark Atlanta University.

“I was tryna go to Clark ATL. I’m still tryna go. Like not honorary, the full blown ya dig. Can someone help me sign up,” tweeted the 24-year-old rapper born Chancellor Bennett. (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

The rapper's tweet went viral, with several CAU alumni and staff chiming in to encourage the Chicago native to come to the university. Chance is known to have a soft spot for education; he recently donated $1 million to the Chicago Public School and is not afraid to engage public servants for the greater good.

The artist may have some people close to his heart that are influencing his desire to go to the school in Atlanta. Chicago sends the second-largest pool of applicants to CAU other than Atlanta. “Amazing talent comes from the Windy City,” said Getchel L. Caldwell, II, senior vice president for InstitutionalAdvancement and University Relations. “Chicago students travel to Atlanta for the very education and cultural experience that our city has to offer and we welcome Chance with open arms.”

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On Sept. 30, the CAU Panthers will travel to Chicago to play against Grambling State University. Will the rapper be there to show Atlanta some love? There's a Chance.

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