Listen to Vic Mensa's Freestyle Over Twenty One Pilots' "Heathens"

The Chicago MC drops a menacing freestyle over the ‘Suicide Squad’ soundtrack cut.

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Vic Mensa has been on fight for justice this year, particularly on issues pertaining to police brutality and social injustice. Today, the talented MC follows through with another charged-up offering, this time reflecting on his own vigorous journey to success. His bars paint pictures about the violence he witnessed growing up in Southside Chicago that include a personal family tragedy that he’s still coming to grips with. Press play to listen below.

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