Attorneys for Chance the Rapper and his on-again, off-again girlfriend Kirsten Corley are scheduled to return to Cook County court Friday to try to work out child support and a parenting schedule for their 16-month-old daughter.
Corley and the 23-year-old rapper, born Chancelor Bennett, are "in the process of establishing separate residences" after having lived together since August 2015, according to paperwork Bennett’s attorneys filed Monday.
In his petition, Bennett is asking the court to "set a child support award below statutory guidelines," grant an order protecting personal information, require Corley to share in expenses for their daughter because she is "capable of full-time employment in several capacities" and refer the former couple to private mediation.
In regards to child support, Bennett’s attorneys argue that "while courts are careful not to limit the amount of child support to the child’s ‘shown needs’ because a child is not expected to live at a minimal level of comfort while the noncustodial parent is living a life of luxury… courts have recognized that ‘a large income does not necessarily trigger an extravagant lifestyle.’" His attorneys did not return a Tribune request for comment.
The legal tussle over his daughter’s interests is back in play days before Bennett is scheduled to perform at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. The rapper is up for seven awards after a stellar year that included hosting his own one-day festival on the South Side, releasing his "Coloring Book" project and performing on "Saturday Night Live."
Chance the Rapper’s latest music video from his 2016 mixtape “Coloring Book” premiered on Facebook Live Monday afternoon.
The video for “Same Drugs,” directed by Jake Schreier, features Chance at the piano in a warehouse studio space, seated next to a female puppet not unlike the one he performed…
Chance the Rapper’s latest music video from his 2016 mixtape “Coloring Book” premiered on Facebook Live Monday afternoon.
The video for “Same Drugs,” directed by Jake Schreier, features Chance at the piano in a warehouse studio space, seated next to a female puppet not unlike the one he performed…
The case between Corley and Bennett dates back to February 2016, five months after Corley gave birth. She filed a petition then to establish paternity and set child support. In June, Bennett and Corley established a parenting plan that hinged on them living together. Corley withdrew the petition for support and allocation of parenting time last month and it seemed the couple had worked out their differences.
"Despite the fact the matter’s back before the court, Miss Corley will continue to foster the relationship between Mr. Bennett and their child and will work towards an amicable resolution of all issues," said her attorney, Enrico J. Mirabelli.
Chance the Rapper has found a new way to honor the Obamas.
The Chicago rapper posted pictures Thursday of himself wearing designer JoeFreshgoods’ new Obama-themed clothing line ThankUObama.
“With this project I wanted to timestamp a period in my life where I felt like I can do whatever I wanted…
Chance the Rapper has found a new way to honor the Obamas.
The Chicago rapper posted pictures Thursday of himself wearing designer JoeFreshgoods’ new Obama-themed clothing line ThankUObama.
“With this project I wanted to timestamp a period in my life where I felt like I can do whatever I wanted…
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