‘Gotten Use To Saying No’
Vic Mensa says he’s been “rawdogging life” for 2 years — and he’s pleased with it! The “Reverse” rapper introduced his two-year sobriety on Monday (Sept. 4) in an Instagram feed publish.
Mensa stated he’s been dealing with obstacles head-on with out the necessity for buffers. He didn’t specify what sort of dependancy he’s given up between alcohol, medication, or in any other case. Nonetheless, he barely detailed the influence of being sober.
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“2 Years Sober. In some ways I might liken it to operating up hill – at first, it’s troublesome, 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 learn 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 lately launched single “Blue Eyes” aligns with the reflective announcement. Within the observe’s lyrics, he highlights being safe in who he’s when he appears to be like within the mirror.
The tune’s intro goes like this:
Think about me/ Lovin’ what I see when the mirror have a look at me, ’trigger I/ I think about me / In a spot/ No insecurities and I’m lastly completely satisfied ’trigger / I think about me”
Monday’s sobriety publish additionally touched on Mensa’s journey of discovering himself, what sparks his pleasure, and setting boundaries.
“I’ve thought quite a bit concerning the distinction between enjoyable and pleasure. Most of the issues I’ve all the time performed within the pursuit of enjoyable didn’t really convey me pleasure, had been really antithetical to the pursuit of pleasure. I’m at a degree the place if an motion just isn’t actively furthering my objectives, 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’d present as much as the membership for six.3 minutes, however extra seemingly by no means.”
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, daily, 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 performed they may respect it.”
By Wednesday, Vic’s publish had over 500 feedback. Nearly all of the suggestions concerned congratulations from fellow celebs or Instagram customers recounting their very own battles with dependancy.
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 method via the business 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 go away the occasion to the primary to go away.”
Vic Mensa’s publish included a carousel of health workout routines with coach Kofi Hughes.
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