Interview: Vic Mensa Talks Creative Process for Debut Album Ahead of His Summer Tour Stop in Chicago

Complex catches up with the Chicago rapper ahead of his hometown gig.

September 29, 2017

Complex News' Pierce Simpson caught up with Vic Mensa ahead of his summer tour stop in Chicago. In front of his hometown crowd Mensa dished on his creative process for his debut album, Autobiography, receiving love in Chi-Town, and his come up. Peep the video above to hear Mensa in his own words.

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