Original Source: nypost.com
In 2015, the world appeared to be at Vic Mensa’s feet.The Chicago rapper rose steadily through the Windy City’s open-mike circuit before making waves with his 2013 mixtape “Innanetape.” That earned him the attention of Jay-Z, who signed him to a management deal with Roc Nation. Mensa also copped a writing credit on Kanye West’s “All Day,” which went on to win a nomination for Best Rap Song at the 2016 Grammys.All the while, Mensa — who opens for Jay on the “4:44” Tour at Barclays Center Nov. 26 and 27 — was coming apart.“I was in a downward spiral with drug abuse,” he tells The Post. “What started off as fun became dependency. I would completely exhaust one drug, be it mushrooms or acid. Then I’d find a new one, be it snorting Adderall or molly.”The 24-year-old’s drug addiction, depression and descent into suicidal thoughts were vividly documented on...click here to continue reading
