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Chicago rapper Vic Mensa stopped by The Breakfast Club this morning to discuss his new seven track EP There's Alot Going On" his distrust of the police, battling depression, bringing awareness to social topics.

Watch the interview below to learn more about his new EP as well as the following topics. 

- "16 Shots" is a socially conscious record. He made it based on his experience fighting back in the streets in Chicago.
- He put the EP out with Respect My Vote, if you pledge your vote you can download the music for free.
- It's important that young people, felons, the oppressed people have a voice.
- Why did he change his mind about voting since last year he said "F all of the candidates he's voting for Kanye West".
- Importance of artists bringing awareness to social topics and current events?
- Does he consider himself a conscious rapper?
- Does he think there can be any good police officers?
- Why does he think he is a target?
- Being in a position of elevation a lot of people want to get at you.
- Taking medication for depression and being open about it.
- Discusses chocking his girlfriend and not being proud of it.
- Kicking his pill habit cold turkey.
- What causes a young man like him to be depressed?
- Why does he love Roc-A-Fella so much?
- Plus much more.

Photo Credit: Jaime Endemano