‘Gotten Use To Saying No’

Vic Mensa says he’s been “rawdogging life” for 2 years — and he’s happy with it! The “Reverse” rapper introduced his two-year sobriety on Monday (Sept. 4) in an Instagram feed publish.

Mensa stated he’s been going through obstacles head-on with out the necessity for buffers. He didn’t specify what sort of habit he’s given up between alcohol, medication, or in any other case. Nonetheless, he barely detailed the affect of being sober.

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“2 Years Sober. In some ways I’d liken it to operating up hill – at first, it’s tough, however after time your energy will increase, your endurance will increase,” Mensa wrote. “Two years I’ve been uncooked dogging life. I’ve needed to discover ways to face my feelings head-on, nowhere to run to, nothing to cover behind.”

Vic Mensa’s well being replace predates his newest album, VICTOR, anticipated on Sept. 15. His not too long ago launched single “Blue Eyes” aligns with the reflective announcement. Within the monitor’s lyrics, he highlights being safe in who he’s when he appears within the mirror.

The track’s intro goes like this:

Think about me/ Lovin’ what I see when the mirror take a look at me, ’trigger I/ I think about me / In a spot/ No insecurities and I’m lastly joyful ’trigger / I think about me”

Monday’s sobriety post additionally touched on Mensa’s journey of discovering himself, what sparks his pleasure, and setting boundaries.

“I’ve thought rather a lot in regards to the distinction between enjoyable and pleasure. Most of the issues I’ve all the time achieved within the pursuit of enjoyable didn’t truly carry me pleasure, had been truly antithetical to the pursuit of pleasure. I’m at some extent the place if an motion is just not actively furthering my targets, professionally, mentally, spiritually, bodily… it doesn’t have a spot in my life proper now,” Mensa wrote. I’ve gotten used to saying no. N****s know i would present as much as the membership for six.3 minutes, however extra doubtless in no way.”

Vic Mensa additionally clarified that the journey is his personal, regardless of any naysayers.

“I’m constructing the most effective model of myself brick by brick, day-to-day, second by second. Everybody doesn’t need to see it, they don’t need to honor it, however i promise you, by the point im achieved they’ll respect it.”

By Wednesday, Vic’s publish had over 500 feedback. The vast majority of the suggestions concerned congratulations from fellow celebs or Instagram customers recounting their very own battles with habit.

Jidenna and Shaun King each wrote that they had been “proud” of Vic Mensa. Singer Miguel wrote, “Let’s go, brother king.” 

A person named @alirreeed wrote, “This wave of sobriety slowly making its approach through the trade is the best factor to ever occur fr. So proud to see you getting ur energy again at some point at a time.” 

One other @skindevotions wrote, “3 years in November. I’ve a lot respect for you. Being in music/leisure, I do know it surrounds you constantly- which makes your sobriety that rather more admirable. From the final to depart the get together to the primary to depart.” 

Vic Mensa’s publish included a carousel of health workouts with trainer Kofi Hughes.

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