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Why did Chance the Rapper cancel his 'Big Tour'? Here's what he says — and what industry experts say.

CHICAGO - Three months after postponing most of the dates on his "Big Tour," Chance the Rapper announced on Sunday that he was canceling the outing altogether, bookending a rough professional period for the artist.

In an Instagram post, the rapper blamed the cancellation on a desire to be with his family. "Hey guys I've decided to cancel the Big Tour," he wrote. "I know it sucks and its been a lot of back and forth with reschedules and rerouting, but it's for the best. I'm gonna take this time to be with family, make some new

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