How Christian Scott & Vic Mensa Blurred the Lines Between Hip-Hop and Jazz
“The Refined Players represents a new vanguard of creators intent on building bridges.”
Vic Mensa
- Real Name: Victor Kwesi Mensah
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
- Label: Roc Nation / Capitol Records
A Reader Questions Our Coverage of Vic Mensa's Response to Lil Peep's Death
"I hope y'all make another article accentuating the harsh reality, which is plain to see, and not [just] the words, the harshness of which are questionable."
Vic Mensa Wasn't Surprised by Lil Peep's Death: "Every Action Has a Consequence"
“Some stories have an obvious outcome.”
Beat Break: Jahlil Beats Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
The Roc Nation producer breaks down his beats for Bobby Shmurda's "Hot N*gga," Meek Mill's "I'ma Boss" and more.
From J. Cole to Nas, How Hip-Hop’s Best Use Storytelling to Flip Our Perspective
The list of hip-hop artists who have used songs as a vehicle for incredible, out of the box storytelling is endless.
Vic Mensa Criticizes President Obama for Not Doing More to Curb Chicago Violence
"I watched my neighborhood not improve, and my city not improve, and my community not improve..."
From JAY-Z to Vic Mensa, What Comes After the Confessional Rap Album?
After artists completely bare their soul, where do they go next?
Vic Mensa 'The Autobiography' 1 Listen Album Review
Vic Mensa has a lot to say on 'The Autobiography' and he says it with vigor, passion and unfiltered rawness.
Vic Mensa Removed a Diss Line From 'The Autobiography' Because of JAY-Z
"There was a situation where I had a line that was kind of dissin' somebody else and it wasn't really necessary."
Vic Mensa & The Never-Ending Pursuit of Freedom
The first step is to make a mistake. The second step is to admit it in earnest.
How Pharrell Helped Vic Mensa Turn Self-Loathing & Doubt Into Ego Death
"It was about letting my ego jump off that building, a shadow of me jumping off, and another incarnation flying to the sky."
Vic Mensa vs. J. Cole: Comparing Two Roads to Roc Nation Stardom
Cole proved that you can become a star at Roc Nation and still make music with meaning, yet he doesn't appear to be the blueprint for the label.
How Kendrick Lamar's Unreleased "Uncle Bobby Pt. Two" Became Vic Mensa's "Hollywood LA"
"It didn’t make the album, so it never came out."
Vic Mensa Calls Out Rappers Who Beat Up Women: "They're Cowards"
"It's not that he's a troubled artist, he's a pussy. That's whats going on."
How Vic Mensa Turned Me Into the Music Fan I Always Hated
Tackling the moral dilemma of wishing an artist would go back to their roots.
7 Best Rap Protest Songs of 2016
Some of our favorite artists successfully used their platform to spread uplifting and inspiring messages.
Vic Mensa Crushes Back-to-Back Guest Features For KAMI & Injury Reserve
The Roc Nation emcee gets introspective as a guest on two new tracks you need to hear.