# @allthesmokeproductions on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=TNBun_k6dxo - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/54324436-allthesmokeproductions-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/301bb89a24.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-01-22T17:00:00.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** ALL THE SMOKE (@allthesmokeproductions) — https://gondola.cc/allthesmokeproductions ## Caption Nobody is using their platform to educate, challenge, and inspire quite like Vic Mensa. From viral orange-tree monologues to fearless conversations about politics, identity, and culture, Vic joins ALL THE SMOKE for one of our most wide-ranging and thought-provoking interviews yet. Vic breaks down how he uses social media as a tool for activism, the realities of Venezuelan immigration in Chicago, and how redlining and systemic violence continue to shape the city. He reflects on growing up biracial, his powerful ayahuasca experience, and the role music plays in influencing today’s youth. We also dive deep into Chicago’s legendary music scene, including unforgettable stories about coming up with Chance The Rapper, being in the room while Kanye West recorded “30 Hours,” and the moment Vic’s own career began to take off. Plus, he talks acting on The Chi, sheds light on today’s activists making a real difference, and shares what it was like filming Still With Smoke entirely on an iPhone in Senegal. This one is equal parts history lesson, cultural deep dive, and raw personal reflection. #AllTheSmokeProductions #AllTheSmoke #vicmensa #rap #politics #kanyewest #chancetherapper New Customers Bet $5 Get $300 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using dkng.co/SMOKE or through my promo code SMOKE. #DKPartner GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matt_barnes9/ Follow Stak: https://www.instagram.com/_stak5_/ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:39 - Using social media for activism 00:09:09 - Venezuelan immigration situation in Chicago 00:12:13 - Redlining & violence in Chicago 00:22:46 - Music’s influence on the Youth 00:26:26 - Growing up biracial & Ayahuasca experience 00:38:58 - Ad Break: DraftKings SportsBook, Netflix: The Rip 00:41:02 - Chicago music scene 00:43:13 - Shooting “Still With Smoke” on the iPhone in Senegal 00:49:28 - Kanye West 00:54:48 - Chance The Rapper 00:56:46 - When Vic Mensa’s music career took off 01:04:25 - Acting in The Chi 01:06:16 - Marcus Jordan 01:07:34 - Quick Hitters Listen on audio: Apple - http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-smoke/id1483638752 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Cdge5G5apw1LsC8jGcl4j Follow ATS on social: Instagram - https://instagram.com/allthesmoke TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@allthesmoke X - https://x.com/allthesmokeprod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/allthesmokeproductions/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@allthesmoke Watch our other shows: KG Certified - https://www.youtube.com/@KGCertified All The Smoke Fight - https://www.youtube.com/@ATSFight Morning Kombat - https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKombat Ring Champs - https://www.youtube.com/@RingChampsPodcast Forgotten Seasons - https://www.youtube.com/@forgottenseasonsnba ## Stats - **Views:** 17,111 - **Likes:** 474 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 55 ## Tags politics, rap, dkpartner, chancetherapper, vicmensa, allthesmoke, kanyewest, allthesmokeproductions --- Copyright (c) Gondola