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The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards is being presented live from Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater. But before the show gets underway, the hottest superstars in hip-hop and R&B hit the red carpet to show off their best ensembles.

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Vic Mensa is on the cusp of stardom. The 22-year-old rapper is proving that he's a formidable young threat with A-1 support backing him up. One of his major co-signs, Kanye West, crashed the party for his new single "U Mad" and joined him for the video.

There is myriad of talent in the city of Chicago. One example is rapper Vic Mensa who turns 22 years old today (June 6).

Take a look at what Ciara, Missy Elliott, Bun B, SZA, Vic Mensa and more have to say about the Baltimore uprising following Freddie Gray's death.

Chicago rapper Vic Mensa calls out President Obama for his reaction to the chaos in Ferguson, Mo., among other things. Find out why the 21-year-old MC is frustrated with his problem-solving skills while in office.

With the recent successes of Chief Keef, it's easy to believe that Chicago is all about drill music these days, but it's not, because on the other side of the spectrum, there's a whole other scene going on. And rapper Vic Mensa is clearly one of its major players.