Chance the Rapper has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first independent artist to receive a Diamond certification, thanks to his collaboration on DJ Khaled's "I'm the One." The track, which features Justin Bieber, Quavo, and Lil Wayne, has surpassed 10 million sales and stream equivalents in the United States.

The achievement was celebrated during a New Year's Eve ceremony at the NHL Winter Classic in Chicago, where Chance performed the hit song along with other favorites including "No Problem" and "Cocoa Butter Kisses." While the track was released through Epic Records & Sony Music Entertainment as part of DJ Khaled's album Grateful, Chance's independent status remains intact as he was not signed to the label.

"'I'm the One' has been such a special record for me since the day we created it," Chance stated during the ceremony, expressing gratitude to his collaborators and fans for the song's success.

Looking ahead, Chance is working on a new mixtape called Star Line, inspired by Marcus Garvey's Black Star Line steamship corporation. Following a transformative trip to Ghana in January 2022, the project incorporates influences from Pan-Africanism and Ghanaian culture. The upcoming release will feature various collaborations with both recording and visual artists.

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