“The Negro Problem” by Chance the Rapper featuring BJ the Chicago Kid is the #4 track from Chance’s highly anticipated second studio album, Star Line, released on August 15, 2025. The song draws thematic inspiration from the historical concept coined by W.E.B. Du Bois regarding the challenges faced by Black communities, using this idea as a springboard to explore systemic issues including healthcare disparities and societal inequities. BJ the Chicago Kid contributes soulful and harmonious vocals, interpolating Anita Baker’s “Sweet Love,” which adds emotional depth and resonance to the track.
Musically, the production features ethereal gospel-inspired harmonies and soulful instrumentation with soft keys and layered vocals that create a meditative, reflective atmosphere. The subdued drums and choral backing enhance the weightiness of the lyrics without overpowering them, allowing the message about racial and social justice to come through powerfully. As Star Line unfolds its journey across soundscapes and continents, this track stands as a powerful moment of unity and critical thought. Explore The Negro Problem lyrics below and feel the lyrical depth of this standout collaboration.
| Lead Vocals | Chance the Rapper & BJ the Chicago Kid |
| Songwriter | Chance the Rapper, BJ the Chicago Kid, Smoko Ono, Ashton Sellars, DexLvL & Tommy Parker |
| Music Producer | Smoko Ono, Tommy Parker, Ashton Sellars & DexLvL |
| Label | Chance the Rapper |
| Release Date | August 15, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Chance the Rapper |
Lyrics of The Negro Problem by Chance the Rapper
[Intro]
They Call You “Black” And You A Negro, You Sign Them Kids In School
You Ever Know Them Dudes That Get Mad At A Motherfucker, Right?
You Be Talking About, Uh, Say, Black Boy
Say Man, What You Mean, “Black?”
[Verse 1]
You Know It’s Dirty When The Sink Dirty
Nowadays You Thirteen You Gotta Think Thirty
Can’t Be Out Here Sitting Waiting On The Next Man
Wake Up Early Hit Your Reps Cook The Eggs, Man
Keep Your Head On A Swivel Because The Pistols Got Switches On Them
And Even Love Sticks Got Extensions On Them
It’s Out A Long Way From Some Whippings, Don’t It?
It’s All The Same Road With Some Distance On It
Now It’s Train Police And It’s School Police
It’s Gonna Be Police At The Balloon Release
Being Real That’s Business As Usual Here
Look Alive You Could Die At A Funeral Here
It’s A Lot Of Complaints But We Just Can’t Follow
Open Case Shut Case Still Won’t Solve ’em
[Pre-Chorus]
The Judge Said “What? I Don’t See No Problem”
The World Said “Yup, That’s The Negro Problem”
[Chorus]
The Negro Problem
The Negro Problem
The Negro Problem
[Verse 2]
Oh, I’m Sick Of You, All Your Man, So Despicable
Me, My Typical Medical Journey
Only Takes Place When It’s Critical
I Know How You Get When It’s Melanated Individuals, Uh
More Clinical Trials, More Chemicals For Our Women
Their Symptoms Seem Cynical
Give ’em Tylenol And Steal The Umbilical Scripts
Refillable, Hey, If I’m Billable And Gullible Enough To Go
Might As Well Show Up In The Tux, You Know
Make Sure My Hearse And My Ducks In Rows
Cause That Bill’s Gon’ Rupture Your Pucks, You Know
Malpractice, We Still Can’t File Them
I Don’t Know The Number, But We Just Can’t Dial Them
[Pre-Chorus]
The Doctor Said “Nurse, I Don’t See No Problem”
The World Said “Yup, That’s A Negro Problem”
[Chorus]
The Negro Problem [?]
The Negro Problem
The Negro Problem
[Refrain]
My Problem Is Your Problem
Your Problem Is My Problem
My Problem Is Your Problem
Your Problem Is My Problem
[Bridge]
[?] I’m Letting Go
When It’s Time To Stay Or When To Go
Streetlights [?] Come Home
Stealing Shit From The Corner Store
Remember The First Time That You Fell In Love
Your Favorite Song On The Radio
Hanging Out With Nowhere To Go
It’s Everything But They Never Know
Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh
It’s Everything But They Never Know
Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh
It’s Everything But They Never Know
[Refrain]
My Problem Is Your Problem
Your Problem Is My Problem
My Problem Is Your Problem
Your Problem Is My Problem
My Problem Is Your Problem
Your Problem Is My Problem
My Problem Is Your Problem
Your Problem Is My Problem
[Outro]
My Parents Was Like That, You Know, Because
In My Neighborhood, You Know,
There Used To Be Some Beautiful Black Men
Would Come Through The Neighborhood Dressed In African Shit, You Know
Really Nice Shit, You Know, And They’d Be “Peace, Love, Black Is Beautiful”
Remember The Essence Of Life,
We Are People Of The Universe.
Life Is Beautiful. My Parents Go, “That Nigga Crazy”
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