Star Line (album)
Updated: 12/20/2025, 11:55:51 AM Wikipedia source
Star Line (stylized in all caps) is the second studio album by the American rapper Chance the Rapper. It was independently released on August 15, 2025. It follows his previous album, The Big Day (2019). It features guest appearances by BabyChiefDoit, BJ the Chicago Kid, Do or Die, Jamila Woods, Jay Electronica, Jazmine Sullivan, Lil Wayne, Lion Babe, Smino, TiaCorine, Vic Mensa, Young Thug, and Joey Bada$$. The album was supported by the singles "The Highs & the Lows" and "Tree", alongside numerous promotional singles. The album was a moderate commercial success, debuting at number 22 on the US Billboard 200, and received generally positive reviews from critics, who largely considered the album a return to form for Chance the Rapper following the negative reception of The Big Day.
Infobox
Released
August 15, 2025 (2025-08-15)
Genre
Hip-hop
Length
67:48
Label
Self-released
Producer
7000k. 9three Ambezza Aneesa Strings Ashton Sellars August Vineberg Austin Luera Catherine Clark Chance the Rapper Darkchild Demibby DexLvL Dwayne Verner Jr. Ephra Garren Groove Jac KCdaproducer Kuji Lil Man Lucien Parker Mario Luciano Mykelonthebeat Nate Fox Nico Segal Obed Peter CottonTale Rhyan Douglas Sam Barsh Shanks Smoko Ono Stix Thea Gustaffson Tommy Parker Void Stryker XYNothing
Tables
Professional ratings · Critical reception
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
Metacritic
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
75/100
Review scores
Review scores
Aggregate scores
Review scores
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
AllMusic
AllMusic
Aggregate scores
AllMusic
Aggregate scores
Clash
Clash
Aggregate scores
Clash
Aggregate scores
8/10
Exclaim!
Exclaim!
Aggregate scores
Exclaim!
Aggregate scores
6/10
Pitchfork
Pitchfork
Aggregate scores
Pitchfork
Aggregate scores
5.9/10
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Aggregate scores
Rolling Stone
Aggregate scores
| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 75/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Clash | 8/10 |
| Exclaim! | 6/10 |
| Pitchfork | 5.9/10 |
| Rolling Stone | |
· Critical reception › Year-end lists
Complex
Complex
Publication
Complex
Accolade
The 50 Best Albums of 2025
Rank
22
HotNewHipHop
HotNewHipHop
Publication
HotNewHipHop
Accolade
The 40 Best Rap Albums of 2025
Rank
15
HuffPost
HuffPost
Publication
HuffPost
Accolade
The Best Albums Of 2025
Rank
—
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Publication
Rolling Stone
Accolade
100 Best Albums of 2025
Rank
96
The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2025
The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2025
Publication
The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2025
Accolade
11
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
| Complex | The 50 Best Albums of 2025 | 22 | |
| HotNewHipHop | The 40 Best Rap Albums of 2025 | 15 | |
| HuffPost | The Best Albums Of 2025 | — | |
| Rolling Stone | 100 Best Albums of 2025 | 96 | |
| The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2025 | 11 |
Chart performance for Star Line · Charts
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (2025)
US Billboard 200
Peakposition
22
US Independent Albums (Billboard)
US Independent Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
US Independent Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
3
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
5
| Chart (2025) | Peakposition |
| US Billboard 200 | 22 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) | 3 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 5 |
· Release history
Various
Various
Region
Various
Date
August 15, 2025
Format
Digital downloadstreamingCD
| Region | Date | Format |
| Various | August 15, 2025 | Digital downloadstreamingCD |
References
- Pitchforkhttps://pitchfork.com/news/chance-the-rapper-lil-wayne-and-smino-link-up-for-new-song-and-video-tree-watch/
- Pitchforkhttps://pitchfork.com/news/chance-the-rapper-to-release-new-album-star-line-in-august/
- Rolling Stonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chance-the-rapper-talks-star-line-influences-lollapalooza-1235399651/
- Billboardhttps://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chance-the-rapper-star-line-album-release-date-1236034479/
- Billboardhttps://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chance-the-rapper-update-new-album-star-line-1235719918/
- Rap-Uphttps://www.rap-up.com/article/chance-the-rapper-reveals-star-line-release-date
- Rolling Stonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chance-the-rapper-joey-badass-the-highs-and-the-lows-tonight-show-1391443/
- Essencehttps://www.essence.com/art/chance-naila-child-of-god/
- Stereogumhttps://www.stereogum.com/2186395/vic-mensa-chance-the-rapper-wraith/music/
- Rolling Stonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chance-the-rapper-a-bar-about-a-bar-1359742/
- Complexhttps://www.complex.com/music/a/zach-dionne/chance-the-rapper-yah-know-video
- HotNewHipHophttps://www.hotnewhiphop.com/793089-chance-the-rapper-buried-alive-song
- Vibehttps://www.vibe.com/music/videos/chance-the-rapper-dj-premier-together-music-video-1234879072/
- Uproxxhttps://uproxx.com/music/chance-the-rapper-stars-out-video/
- Stereogumhttps://www.stereogum.com/2276688/chance-the-rapper-bad-boys-2-feat-joey-purp/music/
- Hypebeasthttps://hypebeast.com/2024/8/chance-the-rapper-3333-single-stream
- Pitchforkhttps://pitchfork.com/news/chance-the-rapper-lil-wayne-and-smino-link-up-for-new-song-and-video-tree-watch/
- Uproxxhttps://uproxx.com/music/chance-the-rapper-star-line-album-release-date/
- Uproxxhttps://uproxx.com/music/chance-the-rapper-just-a-drop-video-jay-electronica/
- Rolling Outhttps://rollingout.com/2025/09/28/chance-do-or-die-and-twista-join-for-ride-remix/
- The Sourcehttps://thesource.com/2025/10/11/chance-the-rapper-ride-remix-video/
- Uproxxhttps://uproxx.com/music/chance-the-rapper-announces-and-we-back-tour-dates/
- The Sourcehttps://thesource.com/2025/10/13/chance-the-rapper-cta-star-line-red-line-experience/
- Rolling Stonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chance-the-rapper-star-line-release-date-1235397731/
- AllMusichttps://www.allmusic.com/album/star-line-mw0004591607
- Clashhttps://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/chance-the-rapper-star-line/
- Exclaim!https://exclaim.ca/music/article/chance-the-rapper-star-line-album-review
- Pitchforkhttps://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/chance-the-rapper-star-line/
- Rolling Stonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/chance-the-rapper-star-line-review-1235411038/
- Star Line by Chance the Rapperhttps://www.metacritic.com/music/star-line/chance-the-rapper
- For The Winhttps://ftw.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/pop-culture/2025/08/16/chance-the-rapper-star-line-review-new-album/85690804007/
- Complexhttps://www.complex.com/music/a/dimassanfiorenzo/best-albums-of-2025
- HotNewHipHophttps://www.hotnewhiphop.com/962374-40-best-rap-albums-2025
- HuffPosthttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-albums-of-2025_n_69373b92e4b0020dff818adb
- Rolling Stonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-of-2025-1235466292/
- Rolling Stonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-hip-hop-albums-of-2025-1235479623/
- "Chance the Rapper Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2025.https://www.billboard.com/artist/Chance-the-Rapper/chart-history/TLP
- "Chance the Rapper Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2025.https://www.billboard.com/artist/Chance-the-Rapper/chart-history/IND
- "Chance the Rapper Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2025.https://www.billboard.com/artist/Chance-the-Rapper/chart-history/BLP