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Vic Mensa returns to Chicago with 'Innanetape' tour
Vic Mensa performs Chicago homecoming show celebrating 2013 mixtape 'Innanetape' after 13-year wait.
In brief
Vic Mensa performs Chicago homecoming show celebrating 2013 mixtape 'Innanetape' after 13-year wait. Vic Mensa performed at Garcia's Chicago on Wednesday to celebrate the 13-year anniversary of his debut mixtape 'Innanetape' with Chicago as his core influence. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Vic Mensa's Chicago homecoming
Rapper Vic Mensa performed Wednesday at Garcia's Chicago in the West Loop to celebrate his 2013 mixtape 'Innanetape' after 13 years.
“Anywhere that we’ve gone or anything that we’ve ever done, chicago has always been top of mind, it’s always been the core, the heart, the nucleus of anything i ever do”
Innanetape's 13-year journey
The mixtape 'Innanetape' released in 2013 when Mensa was 19 years old became a genre-leaping tour de force.
2026 streaming revival
In September 2026, 'Innanetape' finally made its way to streaming services for the first time since 2013.
Chicago's influence
Mensa stated chicago has always been the core, heart, and nucleus of his work, regardless of his current location.
“So if it’s about smacking the s, - out of academics … it’s not necessarily because i hate academics, it’s really because i love this place that much. whatever happens to y’all happens to me”
Guest appearances
Chance the Rapper joined Mensa for a live performance of 'Suitcase', a bonus track from the mixtape.
Savemoney collective
Rapper Joey Purp opened the show representing the Savemoney hip-hop collective that includes Mensa and Chance the Rapper.
Peter Cottontale
Producer Peter Cottontale played keys during the show as he was part of Mensa's four-piece live band.
Chicago School Board candidate
Hilario Dominguez, a Chicago School Board candidate, was present at the show after Mensa recently endorsed him.
2026 tour details
The show was part of a four-city Innane Tour celebrating the mixtape's 13-year anniversary.
Mensa's origins
Mensa formed Kids These Days with Macie Stewart, Liam Cunningham, and Nico Segal in Chicago.
2021 album 'Shelter'
Mensa released 'Shelter' in 2021 about the harrowing experiences of being Black in America.
2017 song 'We Could Be Free'
Mensa released 'We Could Be Free' in 2017 that ponders the cost of shared human pain.
New gospel tracks
Mensa released two new gospel-tinged tracks inspired by his Ghanaian heritage: 'Money Up' and 'Rich in Family'.
“all are welcome here … come on in”
Closing statement
Mensa concluded his performance with the words: 'I appreciate you for welcoming me back home.'
The essence
Vic Mensa performed at Garcia's Chicago on Wednesday to celebrate the 13-year anniversary of his debut mixtape 'Innanetape' with Chicago as his core influence.
