Wow, Nick Cannon and Wild’N Out have been showing the Chi a lot of love this season. Just last week, Saba and Chano were on the show, now this week Vic is involved and he’s on here slaying people (sorry Nick). Watch them go toe to toe in this clip from the program. I told…
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Watch Vic Mensa’s new video for “OMG” featuring Pharrell & Pusha T
Directed by Shomi Patwary Oh my goodness, it’s here. Vic’s new video for “OMG” featuring both Skateboard P and Pusha Ton. Filmed in various locations around Chicago, the video is the lead off single for Vic’s two-part summer campaign. The Manuscript is out now, and this track is too serious. The clip features some of…
Watch Vic Mensa on Everyday Struggle
This is wild. The moment you’ve been waiting for. Vic vs. Everyday Struggle. He has a few things to get off his chest, and if you’ve seen the preview, you know what’s on the horizon. Vic isn’t too happy with DJ Akademiks’ comments and exploitation of Chicago, and he goes all the way in about…
Vic Mensa partners with Sprite for new customized can
Congrats are in order for Vic Mensa, who just partnered with Sprite for his very own lyric-infused can, as part of their Cold Lyrics series. In the past, artists such as Drake, Biggie, Nas and Rakim have had their lyrics grace the can; and now Vic joins that esteemed class. The lyric featured is “I…
Bump J and Vic Mensa hit the studio together
Since coming home in April, Bump J has been a busy man. He’s hit the studio with the who’s who of Chicago, and just yesterday teased a new single, “Fuck Up The Summa,” featuring Pusha T and Yo Gotti. It seems like everyone wants to show love to the Chief of Chicago — including Vic Mensa,…
Stream Vic Mensa’s new EP ‘The Manuscript’
It’s here. Part one of Vic Mensa’s two project series with Roc Nation/Capitol — and today is all about The Manuscript — a four song EP produced by No ID, Pharrell, Mike Dean, 1500 or Nothin and more. The EP features Pusha T, Mr. Hudson, and Pharrell. But honestly, it’s all about Vic and serves as…
Vic Mensa announces ‘The Manuscript’ dropping June 8th
June 8th. The Manuscript. What is The Manuscript, you ask? Well, the clues will be trickling out now. But just know that something is dropping Thursday. Is it the album? Is it an EP? Who knows. But it’s coming. This announcement comes less than a week after I sat in the studio with Vic Mensa,…
I heard Vic Mensa’s new album, here’s what you can expect from his Roc Nation debut
The triumphant return of Vic Mensa… It’s been four years since the release of Vic Mensa’s breakthrough project, INNANETAPE. It’s been two years since Vic Mensa announced his signing to Roc Nation. And it’s been one year (exactly) since Vic dropped his EP, There’s A Lot Going On. It goes without saying that the world…
Vic Mensa, Lil Durk, Malik Yusef, Do or Die & more on CNN’s United Shades of America w/ W. Kamau Bell
Last night, Chicago was the subject of CNN’s United Shades of America series on CNN. Host and onetime Chicago resident, W. Kamau Bell, came back to the Chi to explore gun violence, schools, funding, segregation, and options for change. From the Gardens to Lincoln Park, Dr. Bell bounced all around the city with Malik Yusef….
Vic Mensa, Wu-Tang Clan, Action Bronson & more to play Riot Fest 2017
It’s finally here. The official lineup of Riot Fest 2017. And our friends over there have done another fantastic job. Chicago star Vic Mensa will play alongside hip-hop legends the Wu-Tang Clan, Cypress Hill and Mike D of the Beastie Boys. While Action Bronson and M.I.A. are also slated to play. On the non-rap side,…