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Chance the Rapper closes ESPYs with stirring tribute to Muhammad Ali

2025-04-27 06:21:41

Chance the Rapper concluded an emotional ESPYS award show Wednesday night with a musical tribute to late boxing icon Muhammad Ali.

The rapper performed an original track in Ali's honor, interspliced with recorded quotes — including his famously thought-provoking monologue about his retirement plans.

He was joined onstage by fellow musician and bandmate Donnie Trumpet, as well as Jamila Woods, Teddy Jackson and Peter CottonTale for the performance.

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On Twitter, Chance also posted a pre-show video of a therapeutic dance session alongside Steph Curry. "Besides praying this is the best way to prep for a big moment," he wrote.

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And after the ceremony aired, Chance expressed his thanks. "[The performance] was an honor. Rest in peace, Muhammad Ali," he wrote. "He is in a much better place."

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