Chance The Rapper To Play At Forest Hills Stadium

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — Chance The Rapper announced Monday that he will be performing in Forest Hills this fall. Tickets to the show go on sale Monday at 5 p.m.

The 24-year-old Chicago native who headlined Governor's Ball earlier this month will be playing Forest Hills Stadium on Sept. 26, according to a tweet from the musician. He will be accompanied by Francis and the Lights and DJ Oreo.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on Chance The Rapper's official website or Forest Hills Stadium's website once they go on sale.

The show comes as part of Chance The Rapper's Be Encouraged Tour, which aims to "uplift" and "empower" artists.

The concert was announced through the rapper's Twitter account Monday.

Chance The Rapper was awarded the Best New Artist trophy during the 2017 BET Awards ceremony, which took place Sunday, according to ABC News.

Earlier this year, Chance The Rapper received Grammys for best new artist, best rap album for his album Coloring Book and best rap performance for his song No Problem, according to New York Times.