Keeping in tradition, Chance the Rapper completed another "Open Mike Chicago" event with a few surprise guests.

We at @OpenMikeChicago would like to thank @JimmyButler @DaveChappelle and THE CAST OF #NewEditionBET for comin to Chicago and supporting us pic.twitter.com/xuQl8OPJMt

— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) January 31, 2017

"Open Mike Chicago" is aimed at creating a safe space for teens in Chicago. The free event encourages music and expression. And hey, a few celebrity conversations and appearances doesn't hurt either. This year, the event didn't disappoint.

The cast of BET's epic miniseries, The New Edition Story, showed support for the initiative.

Photo: Twitter

They participated in a discussion.

Thank you @OpenMikeChicago @chancetherapper for such an inspirational night! You made me realize that anything is possible #NewEditionBET pic.twitter.com/Dk54YucgKJ

— Juju® (@JulietEstevez) January 31, 2017

NBA giant and Chicago Bulls player, Jimmy Butler came through for the city.

Photo: Twitter

It was lit!

First #openmike of the year was great @chancetherapper @JimmyButler @DaveChappelle pic.twitter.com/XR5Mvz0KZQ

— marty spring (@marty2621) January 31, 2017

On stage, Dave Chappelle shared a one-on-one with the audience. Take a look a clip from an inspiring star in the crowd.

Dave Chappell is here https://t.co/0FcJ8zt5gF

— €K (@seanck) January 31, 2017

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