Vic Mensa has revealed he is a dad. The 31-year-old star and his girlfriend, Melanie, welcomed their first son, Mansa Musa Mensa, last year. Mensa revealed the new child in…
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Elon Musk is addressing the backlash of a perceived Nazi salute symbol he delivered during the inauguration. Hitting X, Musk called it dirty tricks. “Frankly, they need better dirty tricks,”…
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Elon Musk pranced around stages in Washington D.C. as Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. During one moment, Musk delivered a Nazi salute, which drew…
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Bel-Air is bringing in a couple of new stars for the third season. Deadline reports the rapper turned-actor Vic Mensa and Alycia Pascual-Peña are boarded to the reimagining of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air series on Peacock. The new cast members will have recurring roles of Quentin (Mensa) and Amira (Pascual-Peña). Notably, there isn’t much intel on how they will impact the story, but they will be coming into a series that is arguably one of the biggest success stories on Peacock.
Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones. Justin Cornwell, Karrueche Tran, and Jovian Wade are returning in recurring roles.
Creator of the original viral trailer Morgan Cooper and Will Smith executive produce along with series showrunner and writer Carla Banks Waddles. Also serving as executive producers are Terence Carter, James Lassiter, and Miguel Melendez, including original sitcom producers Benny Medina, Quincy Jones, and Andy & Susan Borowitz. Andy Reaser is also an executive producer with JaNeika James and JaSheika James. Production companies are Westbrook Studios and Universal Television.
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In a recent visit to Justin Credible at Power 106, Vic Mensa showcased his lyrical prowess with a freestyle over the iconic Nas’ “Get Down” and JAY-Z’s “What It Feels Like” beat.
The performance follows the release of his sophomore album, VICTOR, and is a powerful reminder of why he’s a Roc Nation signee. Mensa’s elite lyricism was on full display, leaving listeners captivated by his skills and reaffirming his status as a top talent in the industry. This freestyle is a testament to Mensa’s artistry and dedication to the craft.
Vic Mensa unleashed his long-awaited sophomore album, VICTOR, under the Roc Nation banner on Sept. 15. Executive produced by BongoByTheWay and predominantly self-produced during sessions spanning from Chicago to Los Angeles and even Ghana, the album represents a two-year journey of introspection and newfound sobriety for the accomplished MC.
“This album is a story of redemption; trial and triumph, pain & glory,” says Mensa. “It was forged from the rubble of a bad crash, literally and metaphorically, and follows my journey into spirituality, a return to Chicago, a return to Ghana and a rediscovery of myself.”
The album’s thematic depth is vividly portrayed through its striking cover artwork, a life-sized painting by Terron Cooper Sorrells (@ronronart), depicting Mensa as Osiris, the Egyptian God of the Dead, who was torn apart and reassembled by his wife Isis. This mirrors Mensa’s own quest for redemption, where he has assessed his role in the setbacks and trials he’s faced. He has been working tirelessly both internally and externally to drive positive change through social work, sobriety, and a deep exploration of his cultural roots, which led him to Ghana.
Preceded by a string of impactful singles, VICTOR includes collaborations with various artists, including Chance the Rapper, G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. With its profound themes and diverse influences, this album marks a significant milestone in Vic Mensa’s musical journey, showcasing his evolution as an artist and a person.
You can hear the album below.
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In a recent visit to Justin Credible at Power 106, Vic Mensa showcased his lyrical prowess with a freestyle over the iconic Nas’ “Get Down” and JAY-Z’s “What It Feels Like” beat.
The performance follows the release of his sophomore album, VICTOR, and is a powerful reminder of why he’s a Roc Nation signee. Mensa’s elite lyricism was on full display, leaving listeners captivated by his skills and reaffirming his status as a top talent in the industry. This freestyle is a testament to Mensa’s artistry and dedication to the craft.
Vic Mensa unleashed his long-awaited sophomore album, VICTOR, under the Roc Nation banner on Sept. 15. Executive produced by BongoByTheWay and predominantly self-produced during sessions spanning from Chicago to Los Angeles and even Ghana, the album represents a two-year journey of introspection and newfound sobriety for the accomplished MC.
“This album is a story of redemption; trial and triumph, pain & glory,” says Mensa. “It was forged from the rubble of a bad crash, literally and metaphorically, and follows my journey into spirituality, a return to Chicago, a return to Ghana and a rediscovery of myself.”
The album’s thematic depth is vividly portrayed through its striking cover artwork, a life-sized painting by Terron Cooper Sorrells (@ronronart), depicting Mensa as Osiris, the Egyptian God of the Dead, who was torn apart and reassembled by his wife Isis. This mirrors Mensa’s own quest for redemption, where he has assessed his role in the setbacks and trials he’s faced. He has been working tirelessly both internally and externally to drive positive change through social work, sobriety, and a deep exploration of his cultural roots, which led him to Ghana.
Preceded by a string of impactful singles, VICTOR includes collaborations with various artists, including Chance the Rapper, G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. With its profound themes and diverse influences, this album marks a significant milestone in Vic Mensa’s musical journey, showcasing his evolution as an artist and a person.
You can hear the album below.
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Vic Mensa joined Chicago activist and his good friend, Engelwood Barbie, in the streets of Chicago to spend a night raising awareness about homelessness.
TMZ notes Mensa spent the night in the streets on a night where it was 37 degrees, highlighting what homeless people go through every night. Barbie has been doing so for weeks. The two are teaming together to raise $1 million in an effort to open a shelter for the local homeless population. They currently have pulled together $126,000.
Englewood Barbie’s cause has attracted support from Dwyane Wade and Yandy Smith. Actor Jason Weaver also hit Instagram and shared a message about the cause.
You can see Mensa’s recap below.
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Chance The Rapper recently hosted the Black Star Line Festival in Ghana. During the festival, he faced backlash for comedian Dave Chappelle‘s involvement, whose jokes were labeled as homophobic. Chicago rapper Chance The Rapper recently finished hosting the first Black Star Line Festival in Ghana. According to Rolling Stone, one part of the festival was […]
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Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa’s 2023 Black Star Line Festival in Accra, Ghana, made its historic inaugural debut with a jam-packed week of events and panels at cultural centers throughout Accra, all culminating in an explosive concert –– combining music, art, and culture. The free gatherings provided opportunities for education, enrichment, and cultural diffusion. On Friday, Jan. 6, 52,000 fans attended the monumental concert. The music & arts festival was set in the historic Black Star Square and aimed to bridge Black people and artists of the Diaspora and the globe with the continent.
“The Black Star Line Festival is more than just a celebration of Black culture and music, it’s a chance for the Diaspora to come together as a community and remind ourselves of the power that lies within us,” says Chance the Rapper. “It’s an opportunity to honor the legacy of those who came before us, and to inspire and uplift each other. It’s a historic event and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the Black Star Line Festival.”
The historic Black Star Square is a monument to the political freedom that Ghanaians fought for and won in 1957. Ghana was the first Sub-Saharan African country to free itself from colonialism under the leadership of its first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah –– many nations on the continent soon followed. Dr. Nkrumah was inspired by Jamaican-Born revolutionary Marcus Garvey, who believed in a free Africa and a global connection between the people of the continent and Black people globally. When Dr. Nkrumah developed Ghana’s flag and principles, he insisted that these principles were crucial for the forward mobility of its people.
The festival title’s origins were inspired by civil rights leader Marcus Garvey’s iconic Black Star Line. Founded in 1919 and operated by Black people, the line would link America, the Caribbean, and Africa, to global shipping and tourism opportunities. The Black Star Line was a symbol of pride for Africans and Black people in all ports of call. After nearly 40 years, the Ghanaian government launched their fleet with the same name, in homage to Garvey, and even added a black star to the country’s new flag.
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Chi-town rapper Vic Mensa is helping provide clean water to three villages in Ghana, West Africa. Mensa said he was moved to help after seeing the “desolate living conditions” and “contaminated water.” As the “U Mad” artist gears up for the Star Line Festival with Chance The Rapper, he told TMZ he wanted to help […]
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