Grammy-nominated artist Vic Mensa is embarking on a special four-city tour on behalf of his solo career-launching debut mixtape, Innanetape. The celebratory series of intimate shows will begin in London on Oct. 12 and then make its way to Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. And just ahead of this run, Innanetape will become available across streaming platforms for the first time on Sept. 30.
Mensa, the former frontman for Chicago band Kids These Days, was 19 years old when Innanetape was released in 2013. The project’s mélange of hip-hop, jazz, soul, electronic influences and live instrumentation laid the framework for a diverse array of collaborators that included Chance The Rapper, Ab-Soul, BJ The Chicago Kid, Rockie Fresh, Thundercat and Jesse Boykins III. Joining Mensa on the production side were Boi-1da, Hit-Boy, DJ Dahi and Michael Uzowuru.
In addition to the streaming release and four-city run, Mensa will be launching a dedicated digital archive. It will feature new merchandise, tour updates, exclusive content and special releases related to Innanetape‘s return.
Mensa’s discography includes 2017’s The Autobiography, 2023’s Victor and the 2025 EP Sundiata, his first fully independent release. In addition to his music career, Mensa has segued into acting, appearing on The Chi and Bel-Air. The founder of 93 Boyz, Illinois’ first Black-owned cannabis brand, Mensa also hosts his Webby-winning Orange Tree Series on Instagram.
Here are the Innanetape tour dates:
- Oct. 12: London, Village Underground
- Oct. 24: Los Angeles, Blue Note
- Oct. 28: Chicago, Garcia’s
- Nov. 10: New York, Blue Note
