Chance the Rapper turns up the heat—literally—with Burn Ya Block, one of the most explosive and politically charged moments from his long-awaited album STAR LINE, dropping on August 15, 2025. A proud Chicago native, Chance is known for fusing gospel, jazz, and soulful hip-hop with unapologetic storytelling. Here, he channels the energy of civil unrest and street resistance, weaving historical echoes of the “Red Summer” with present-day grit.
Unlike the uplifting vibes of Blessings from Coloring Book or the introspective haze of Acid Rain from Acid Rap, Burn Ya Block unleashes a darker, defiant edge, echoing the collaborative energy of No Problem but with a sharper focus on riots and resilience. As Chance’s first album in six years—his most ambitious and personal yet—STAR LINE draws from Black excellence and global journeys, making this track a powerful call to action. Dive into the Burn Ya Block lyrics below, and feel the pulse of Chance the Rapper’s unyielding flow.
| Lead Vocals | Chance the Rapper |
| Songwriter | Chance the Rapper, DexLvL & Becky and the Birds |
| Music Producer | August Vinberg, DexLvL & Becky and the Birds |
| Label | Chance the Rapper |
| Release Date | August 15, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Chance the Rapper |
Lyrics of Burn Ya Block by Chance the Rapper
[Verse 1]
Up Until The Point That We Had A Riot, Everybody Said
“Those Niggas Are Alright, They’re Doing Fine”
‘Cause These Suckers Are Burning Down My Store
I Got To Give These Niggas Something
Because I Thought They Was Happy
[Chorus]
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn (It’s On Fire)
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn (It’s On Fire)
[Verse 2]
Red Summer, Heads On A Pike, Pipe Down
Hands On Ya Head, On The Curb, Bite Down
Fire In Your Eyes, And It Burn Bright Brown
Sundown Town, You Turn Around, Right ’round
Fight For Your Life, Take It Round By Round
Time To Throw A Right Right Now, Right Now
Right Now, Right Now, Right Now, Right Now
Left Cheek, Right Cheek, Going Right Down
[Pre-Chorus]
I Smell Fire At The Precinct
Small Bit Of Heat For The Streets, It Was Freezing
Sweet Song For The Yard Down In Sing Sing
Pinch Of The Salt If You Thought We Was Dreaming
Higher, High As We Go
That’s How High The Flames Can Be
And High As, High As We Go
That’s How High The Flames Can Be, Yeah
[Chorus]
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn (It’s On Fire)
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn (It’s On Fire)
[Verse 2]
Don’t Just Walk, Baby, Sashay
‘Cause When You Sashay, Girl, Your Ass Shake
You Went Angela Bassett On The Last Place
You Left The Crib Left Eye, It’s An Ashtray
This A Half Day
We Don’t Spin Blocks, Meet ’em Halfway
Get A Drum, Roll The Window Down Halfway
Boom, Burn His Skin, Air It Out, Clear The Pathway
[Pre-Chorus]
I Smell Fire At The Precinct
Small Bit Of Heat For The Streets, It Was Freezing
Sweet Song For The Yard Down In Sing Sing
Pinch Of The Salt If You Thought We Was Dreaming
Higher, High As We Go
That’s How High The Flames Can Be
And High As, High As We Go
That’s How High The Flames Can Be, Yeah
[Chorus]
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn (It’s On Fire)
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn Ya Block, Burn Ya Block
Burn (It’s On Fire)
