Vic Mensa debuts “16 Shots” video, Chicago police shut up video screening
Vic Mensa released his highly anticipated video for his single “16 Shots”. The record is off of his latest EP "There’s A lot Going On”.
Exclusively on Tidal, you can view the video below. It has become the unofficial anthem to the Laquan McDonald shooting. The shooting occurred when then Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke shot and killing McDonald. Shooting him 16 times.
Mensa was set to premiere his music video with those who joined him and the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CPAC) last night in Chicago. The protest and march was set to end with an exclusive viewing of the music video. Speaking with officials, CPD officers didn’t allow the LCD truck to pull up next to the demonstrators not allowing for the viewing. Another time and location was set for Mensa to screen the video with fans but that too also was prevented by the CPD.
“16 Shots” is bold telling of a single incident that the world is too familiar with. The gritty truth is captured by Mensa. Using the actually recording of the shooting (not the death) creates and highlights the shocking truth that many aren’t aware of. The beautifully crafted story amplifies its message against the police and it’s political repression.
Check out our photos of Mensa at last night’s march and protest for “Justice for Laquan! CPAC Now!”
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Vic Mensa drops latest EP "There's Alot Going On"
Chicago’s Vic Mensa first project since signing with Roc Nation has been released. Mensa’s There’s A Lot Going On is a seven track EP with features Ty Dolla $ign, Papi Beatz, Knox Fortune, Smoko Ono, and Malik Yusef. There’s A Lot Going On is Mensa’s latest work in three years.
16 Shots the first single off Mensa’s There’s A Lot Going On is based on the Laquan McDonald shooting that happened this past November. Which created a national debate when then Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke shot and killed McDonald by shooting him sixteen times.
We recently saw Mensa as he had a surprise appearance during the first night of Beyoncé’s two sold out shows in Chicago’s Solider Field.
You can catch Mensa along side many Chicago favorites like Saba and Towkio as they take over Lollapalooza for it’s 25th anniversary this summer.
You can stream and buy Vic Mensa’s There’s A Lot Going On now.
