VIC MENSA WELCOMES CHILD WITH LONGTIME GIRLFRIEND, MANSA MUSA MENSA

FADED4U February 06, 2025

VIC MENSA WELCOMES CHILD WITH LONGTIME GIRLFRIEND, MANSA MUSA MENSA

Vic Mensa is bringing fatherhood into focus. The prodigiously gifted artist and actor is now the proud parent to a baby boy named Mansa Musa Mensa, sharing the joyful news with family and friends through music.

Vic and his girlfriend, Melanie, welcomed their son on May 10, 2024, and today, he’s ready for the world to finally meet the torch bearer of the Mensa legacy. Alongside the big reveal, the Grammy-nominated artist shares his first music video of 2025, entitled “I Wanna Be Ready” (feat. Mansa Musa Mensa). The video is an intimate depiction of a father-son relationship, anchored by honest lyricism that balances vulnerability with strength sourced from introspection. Throughout, Vic demonstrates a strong emotional connection with his son, reveling in the deep sense of fulfillment fatherhood brings....

Speaking on how fatherhood has reshaped his life and creativity, Vic Mensa says: "I've been manifesting my son Mansa Musa Mensa for 10 years, speaking his name into existence and dreaming of him, praying for him. I'm incredibly grateful to his mother, Melanie, for such a momentous gift and opportunity. In the song ‘I Wanna Be Ready,’ I'm really walking through many of the mental experiences accompanying fatherhood; gratitude, anxiety about the state of the world, and the necessity of creating change through the next generation."

In addition, Vic celebrates another career milestone as a featured artist on Omari Hardwick’s 2024 entry, cOncrete & wHiskey Act II Part 1: A Bourbon 30 Series – which was nominated for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album at the 2025 Grammys.

Beyond the music, Vic’s influence transcends into the film and television world with a recurring appearance on the Showtime original drama series The Chi. The new season airs later this year and includes exciting storylines for “Jamal,” the character Vic portrays on the show. He’s also become a familiar face for fans on the popular Peacock series Bel-Air, which is returning for its fourth and final season.

As the multi-platinum Chicago native enters 2025 with renewed vigor and inspiration, he has proven to be a catalyst for the creative community, constantly reflecting his evolution as an artist. This phase of his career is symbolic of a relentless pursuit to be intentional, which is clearly evident on his latest entry.