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When the BET Hip-Hop Awards roll around everyone’s attention immediately shifts to the cyphers of the show. This year the cyphers were met with controversy once it leaked that Vic Mensa had some choice words for XXXTentacion in his screen time, however, his skills were not the only ones that were on display. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
The BET Hip Hop Awards is set to air next week on October 16th at 7pm, yet the timeline of events from the pre-recorded show are already all over social media. As previously reported, DJ Scheme took to Twitter to call Vic Mensa out in regards to an XXXTentacion diss he incorporated into his verse […]
Vic Mensa participated in the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards cypher, and you might think he went too far about his comments in regards to XXXTentacion. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As per DJ Scheme, Vic Mensa tackled the late rapper during the cypher. “Yo bro how u gone say ‘Your favorite rapper is an abuser’ […]
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This past weekend Vic Mensa served as the Grand Marshall of the Bud Billiken parade to celebrate students going back to school but had a run in with Chicago Police who wanted to arrest him. Vic details the arrest was due to activists who joined him carrying a banner that stated “Convict Jason Van Dyke.” […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine is now questioning the credibility of his fellows. The “FEFE” rapper recently appeared on Power 105.1’s The Angie Martinez Show and broke down his recent virtual rift with Chicago rapper Vic Mensa. After a three-part back and forth, 6ix9ine continues to extend the feud as he questioned Vic Mensa’s relevancy during the interview. […]
Vic Mensa has some serious words for Brooklyn rap phenom Tekashi 6ix9ine; fight me in a one and one and according to the Windy City rapper, it won’t go well for Tekashi. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Roc Nation representative went to his Instagram page today and offered up to square up in a […]
When it comes to speaking out about issues plaguing the community of Chicago and abroad, Vic Mensa is definitely the voice you will hear. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During an interview with Real 92.3, Mensa called out 6ix9ine for his antics against Chicago emcees and his publicity stunt through the “hood,” calling the whole thing […]
As soccer fans everywhere prepare for the World Cup Final this weekend — we hope your team is playing on Sunday! — the crew over at Bleacher Report just cooked up something that both rap fans and football club aficionados will appreciate. You might even recognize a familiar face. Or six. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
New reports reveal that Vic Mensa has signed a new deal with United Talent Agency. His new deal will still allow Scooter Braun to represent the rapper as well as William Morris Endeavor who represents Vic internationally. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Along with the breaking news, Vic has also announced new tour dates for […]
Words by Sonya Davie This article was originally published in The Source “Power 30” Issue #273 PAIN & HIP-HOP Addressing Mental Wellness in Today’s Hip-Hop Culture Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information For decades, Hip-Hop artists have always used rap as an informal method of therapy. Songs that depict the frailty of the artist’s emotional state […]
Windy city rapper Vic Mensa performed a medley of hits at his meet-and-greet at the AT&T Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue last Friday. More than just an artist, Vic- who’s been vocal about social injustices, police brutality and gun reform, has launched Save Money Save Life Foundation non-profit organization. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 24 […]
Vic Mensa took to Twitter Saturday night to invite Killer Mike to a debate on gun control. The two rappers who have conflicting views on the issue of gun control made public appearances in separate venues to voice their support for their respective sides. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Vic Mensa performed his song “We […]
The March For Our Lives Rally was a momentous occasion as thousands of people came together in Washington D.C. for the rally on March 24. People from all walks of life came together in D.C. and also created their own rallies in solidarity to call for stricter gun laws. The movement toward stricter gun laws […]
Words by Danielle Perry Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Chicago-bred rapper Vic Mensa gave his thoughts on the gun debate, specifically addressing Donald Trump’s idea of arming teachers with guns since a mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida high school killed 17 people earlier this month. Mensa was very clear in his contrast to the […]
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa has been active in his approach to giving back to the youth in his hometown and the rapper extended that philanthropy for Marvel’s Black Panther debut weekend. Mensa rented out a bus to charter Chicago kids to the movie theatre to be a part of history and watch the Ryan Coogler-directed […]
Today (Jan. 3), the line up for the 2018 Governor’s Ball Music Festival was revealed with Eminem, Jack White, Travis Scott and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs set as headliners. Current rap sensations Post Malone, Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chains, and Vic Mensa along with r&b rising star Khalid join the jocular lineup. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
Words by Jasmine Johnson Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Prince is a one of a kind icon. It would be hard for any artist to live up the legacy he left behind with his passing last year. But some do dare. Vic Mensa stated recently in an interview with Montreality that he is interested playing […]
Words by Jasmine Johnson Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information ____________________________________________________________________ In 2015, Vic Mensa came into the music industry ten toes down. Advertisement The Chicago rapper came up from the Windy City before catching the wave the his 2013 mixtape, ‘Innanentape.’ The mixtape earned him an audience with Jay-Z, who signed him to Roc Nation. Not […]
An interview with TMZ revealed that Chicago rapper Vic Mensa, has some strong and forthright opinions on gun control. The outspoken individual also offered his view on politicians offering their condolences to the victims of the recent mass shootings in Sutherland Springs, TX and Las Vegas, NV. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Vic admits to […]
