Vic Mensa & SAVEMONEY Bust Joey Purp Outta Jail - Chiraq - Ep 5

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In the fifth episode of Chiraq, we step outside of drill music and catch up with Chicago rapper Vic Mensa and the rest of his SAVEMONEY crew. They spend the day gathering cash to bail fellow rapper Joey Purp out of jail, and on the way we chat about the city's scene. Vic doesn't associate himself with the Chiraq lifestyle because he feels it's too negative, but understands the struggles of those who come from that part of the city. He's also, surprisingly, a really big fan of Rage Against the Machine.
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[@87alock]

White reporter looked a lot more comfortable hanging out with these hipster Chicago rappers than Durk and them.

[@cbmathews0440]

St john it was sack compared to a good one but t way tucking better than all this other dudes

[@iRRichiee]

thats cause he aint waiting on some sketch car to pull up..... these guys looking to hit an early grave before they see all that money

[@patrickmbarker]

so weird how people feel alienated and uncomfortable when you aim loaded guns at their face...

[@heatrayzvideo3007]

A Lock ..and so would you

[@blockedpython2456]

Casey Mathews Vic Mensa goes hard

[@malinkulasekera69]

Love how Purp's mum looks like a middle class soccer mum.

[@nellysbackppl]

mum

[@malinkulasekera69]

Prosper That's how we say it here.

[@bangbang3239]

Do you need a botol of wata

[@JJJackson777]

@@bangbang3239 do you need a bulletproof vest to go to school.. or walmart.. or the cinema.. or church.. or a boddle of wahder from flint michigan

[@bangbang3239]

jackson ; I don’t live in Michigan I don’t go to church or even Walmart so.......

[@RoGoH308]

Vic and his friends remind me of me and my friends at that age, we didn't gang bang but we loved good hip hop and rage. We smoked a lot of weed and basically stayed out of trouble as much as we could.

[@voteZDLR]

This entire series is really well done. Thanks for making it.

[@BlakeO561]

This was my introduction to Vic. Honestly, he tried to come off as the ‘cool kinda edgy black guy that’s into metal/rock’ WAY too hard in this. It was weird. Edit: after reading the comments, I realized I completely forgot he dissed XXX. Makes perfect sense. He wanted to be the cool black guy that’s edgy/into rock

[@ArJayDM]

I wonder if that girl realizes she just received a hat from vic mensa 😂 he may not be a huge name but i still like him and would think thats dope

[@midnightghoul1273]

+voteZDLR you made no type of sense bro

[@camerongoodall48]

voteZDLR tf are you talking about

[@libenhagos9335]

he a big name now. Weird watching this documentary and seeing all the people completely ignore him lmao, even purp

[@thenumberofthebeast2]

@@voteZDLR I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and hope you were just stoned off your ass watching this video.

[@mikeg6285]

@@thenumberofthebeast2 nah. I am and even i saw the switch

[@xKekeFMx]

this was prolly one of my favorite episodes so far. i was hoping the save money crew would be included.i fucks with the fact that they all came together to get him out of jail, and his mom was the shit. he got all the right people on his side.

[@Pittmane]

people complaining about not seeing keef and durk... they are just tryna get some different perspectives from different people

[@niftyfiftyphoto]

this was before vic was too cool for school

[@mijunlily]

Brrooooo 😂😂

[@rickeywilliams2411]

This is what real friends do when their counterparts are down. Shouts to Vic and the squaf

[@Felnuts]

I loved this

[@nathanielpoke1242]

You can tell he felt really safe in this episode than the other ones lol.

[@DinmaBeats]

They finally decided to show Chicago and not Chiraq vic is right everytime you call it chiraq you only showing people you condone in the bullshit going on in the city

[@DinmaBeats]

***** Why? Well to show people that theres actually hope in that city everytime i hear anything about chicago its about the murder rate and how bad things are and thats the only thing people hear & see when they look at chicago those who are not from there such as myself just think its cool to see people thats about more than pulling a trigger

[@SlMBA.]

Eagle Gains I dont understand these comments you waited for an episode not about Chiraq on a series titled Chiraq lol

[@ytyoungrichnhigh]

shouts out to them for messing with Vic & Chance.

[@djpyro86]

Wow their bond is inspiring though. Who can say they have friends that will take $1500 just to get them out of ja?l. I can't respecting he got in there in the first place but his friends are good ones.

[@vg4life]

I know I dont have no friends that would do that for me.

[@antwonjenkins8599]

I like how most of you all were complaining about Save Money being "whack" when there the ones that bailed out their homie out of jail. Think about that...

[@DaSpaceJammer]

This is the part of Chicago where you ain't gotta be lookin over your shoulder checkin for niggas tryna rob u.

[@iBreakinlol]

if you strapped u dont have to do that

[@DaSpaceJammer]

Corey Ko If you strapped that mean y'all gon be tradin shots, fuck you talkin bout.

[@iBreakinlol]

i was gunna use a robbery anecdote i just used that as an example that if he has a gun and i have a gun he probably wont go for it if he has the risk of dying too the drug story doesn't matter

[@DaSpaceJammer]

Corey Ko Ok I feel u

[@iBreakinlol]

but u right doe its mostly stupid gang shit

[@Dogitude]

off topic ass episode , vic and them should have they own lil series they aint got shit to do with the chriraq music shit

[@justus4038]

Ebkallday they are so much better!!!

[@dariussimpson500]

"This is Tokyo Shawn. His name's Shawn, but he's also from Tokyo, so we call him Tokyo Shawn. Thank you, Vic. Don't think I could've cracked that one.

[@midnightghoul1273]

Darius Simpson lmaooo hell nah

[@Domino762]

I like all Chicago rap, but it is refreshing to see some kids out of there who are not with that ratchet gun shit

[@yuwishbud]

Lol there are so many people who can't stand this drill shit. It's all about opinions.

[@TheMykeSkillz]

Every time I see Vic on camera, all I wanna do is sit down, smoke, and watch videos...

[@notvillain]

I like the feeling of hitting the ground running this episode presents. Leaving off the Drill movement for a bit and latching on to Vic nem when they are already doing something completely different. Like switching characters in GTA V. Well executed, and the positivity flows. Good work. Try to get Chance in this series yo.

[@liamguinane]

I'm so glad you guys covered some of the SAVEMONEY crew. Definitely some fresh shit coming out of Chi-town and 2014 is gonna be their year and that's after 2013 where they had probably the dopest projects of the year.

[@yung_legna]

Fuck it they all cool

[@M4TTYN]

Angel Preciado real talk.

[@warrenh.1853]

dunce

[@novelenterprise]

Im mad they didnt really get into any of Vic music really, cause he such a great counter point to Drill music scene.

[@ingarywetrust]

Is it me or does Vic Mensa look like Hodgy beats?

[@Raul_RG4L]

yes it does (look like)

[@ssjwarrior100]

Look up Blu him and Vic Mensa look so much alike it's uncanny😂😂😂

[@MAB9413]

Jo Jo Simmons

[@kingtutt880]

I like this cat. Just seems like a real down to earth type of dude. Authentic, and doesn't feel the need to "impress" anyone, and keep true to himself.

[@jayciii29]

Vic is awesome man!

[@aboudieg7685]

thanks for the french version ! i watch all your documentary about rapper artist you do a good job and i wish you the best Noisey

[@RBizzle707]

I like Chance a lot more but Vic and his music are really cool too.

[@alexmandujano2003]

They're both just so authentic and deep in musicality that you just can't hate on either.

[@michaelvilli09]

the reporter feels way safer here

[@msbpudding5472]

I appreciate Vic Mensa and his movement. Here in Chicago, its varying. The styles arent all hard.

[@foneshawty]

fucking finally the only reason ive been watching this shit was to see Save Mula

[@2dahiphop]

Vic is a cool dude. I enjoyed this episode.

[@XpertizeTheMc]

That's crazy ass hell, you can't even be yourself without somebody calling you a hipster smh

[@LaneTechStef]

savemoney is what chicago's all about right now, the music/the general vibe they put out..its what sets the chi apart from other cities. some of y'all won't understand and think its lame cause it not the chicago you expected but i guess you'd have to experience growin up/living here to truly know wassup.

[@noneofyourbusiness1114]

Chill vibe with an endearing outlook to improve there city via how they treat others around them 💗. That's why I love chicago.

[@skmanunited]

Right now Chicago is a hotbed for hip hop and this episode is showin its more than Chiraq

[@jessiecuellar1419]

That freestyle was wild.

[@vitis1]

that lockup butt dope story is amazing

[@adultcartoonsandcereal15]

Has to bail their homie out, gets the money, keeps partying 😂😂😂

[@DaRealCease]

glad they gave a real hip hop artist like Vic an episode instead of just focusing on 300 the whole series. Shows that noisey/vice once again knows exactly what is good

[@ChristopheBilliet]

still waiting for vic mensa to drop something with those lines at the end

[@DaRocBeast]

The Harry Fraud beat at the end of the vid was bangin'. I hope he makes a track out of it.

[@onemogain23]

That vic dude looks exactly like kyrie irving.

[@dstokes510]

No he look like diggy Simmons

[@MrzRiight01]

Not even lol! Him and my fiancée could be twins it's crazy how much they look alike 😱

[@JRDStv]

Well this was a let down, I wanna see scary black dudes with dreads

[@Ayplus]

I apologize on behalf of all normal blacks. We let u down :(

[@JRDStv]

I don't give a fuck about Chiraq, because I don't have to live around shit like that "Stupid shit" but it's entertaining to watch. and every part has been good apart from this one. I have 83+ so they agree with me. I honestly don't give a fuck about wanting to be a thug cause that's just fucking gay but watching other people do it who I don't know or care about is cool. lolllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[@bliglebigsy1144]

Jay Smith Just like a rich suburban kid from the UK should. Pride of the generation. Who cares about the actual issues going on, this shit's entertaining? That's awesome man, I hope you keep living your life like a fucking fool who measures credibility through KZbin +'s.

[@JRDStv]

Stop talking to me like I actually care, if you're assd so much go do something

[@Augready]

One half of chicago is gangsta as hell, the other half is a bunch hippie weirdos...

[@fxckKei]

There's people that just strictly listen to drill music and others that actually listen to hip-hop.. don't disrespect the genre. Blessed if you listen to both.

[@cjkayfish4]

best episode of this series.

[@SM-ex7ti]

8:27 for Vic's verse, loving that beat.

[@skelermusictillidie9166]

Can someone say the name of that beat or the song plzz ??

[@MikeMetsFan97]

Man you barely ever see Chance with SaveMoney Vic is basically the leader

[@spencProductions]

that was a good ass story

[@shakejuntwizard11]

Vic looks like Reese laflare in this shit deadass lmao

[@THEGRIZZZLY25]

This is forreal the episode ive been waiting for this whole series. There is more to "chiraq" & this is proof.....Savemoney Yall

[@dqtt85]

Jesus, that girl didn't even know who Rage Against the Machine were. "Is that a person?"

[@SOULJALOS]

I have the same opinion as Vic Mensa with the whole Chiraq shit

[@TheDegenerateLord]

Yo this was probably my favorite one tho. It was just mad chill, and it really kind of gave you a glimpse into their real life. It was just real. Oh yea and we got to finally meet Tokyo Shawn! I'm crazy interested in Shawn he seems mad cool. Vic Mensa is mad cool too. They seem like good peoples...

[@MrFucurmom]

Damn Those clear joint papers bring me back to 2006..good times

[@DoinLifeProductions]

that freestyle at the end was killah

[@hopebahe5599]

lmao.. that story that joey told was funny as hell.. craziest things happen in jail...

[@IAMKINGROBBO]

his mom is chill af

[@Nerdylady]

dang, those are some real friends. Bless them

[@Nebular_-bq3do]

God damn! That white girl's rack at 3:37 had me speechless 0_0

[@fakechannel7st]

Love the save money crew probably my favourite rap group ever!

[@joyorbison583]

Man I've made that same walk out of 26 and cali twice. shit is no joke. fuck jail.

[@winnrecked]

the jew kid whos in this series is turning into a G

[@reeelBKFLATBUSHnyc]

WHERE HAVE I BEEN, I LIKE THIS GUY VIC MENSA'S MUSIC..

[@Jay-pt5qg]

Joey purp cares more about his friends than his moms

[@robertsanchez7374]

Lol this episode was dope asf < they should do a return one and catch up wit the guys

[@afv571]

their handshake is dope

[@thenineminus1]

Would love to see a Mick Jenkins episode

[@armednation]

Great Episode!!

[@NealWillaert]

That last verse and beat tho'... damn!

[@TheHovaman23]

Nice to see the series move outside of the Drill scene. Savemoney is great.

[@milesyoung73]

I love my city but this is what its come to. Like people only know what they hear on the news but till now no one ever took the time to really see how it is.

[@ChristopheBilliet]

By the way hit me up when Vic Mensa makes a track out of that sick freestyle at the end. It's weird, everybody likes Chief Keef and stuff like that, and I listen to it too sometimes, but I enjoy the story around this genre more and also Vic Mensa, Joey Purp and those guys' music. It's just more composed as to Chief Keef who sometimes is just kinda saying words aaaandd that's it?

[@dauphine719]

THE MUSIC IN THIS PART IS SO DOPE!!!

[@Sugar_So_Spicy]

I LOVE Vic & Purp too. #SaveMoney 💕

[@edon8531]

lol at the white shorty at the beginning

[@betrousaltaweel]

2:03 Vice Lord handshake?

[@DocKaosBeats]

I caught that too

[@FuckSwagAsapRocky]

I'm Vice Lord R.I.P Willie

[@consciousprophets3666]

kevin williams That's Save Money Hand Shake.

[@betrousaltaweel]

***** which part of Chicago are SaveMoney from? Lords are mostly on the west side.

[@devious141]

Hell no, thats not a Vice Lord handshake at all, Vice Lords out west, Save Money be spending almost all of their time in the Northside

[@username3623]

Haha two years later Joey would go on drop the best project of the year.

[@ItsBumblebee36]

What's the song called that Vic freestyles at 8:22

[@werqeful]

Oh look , a good episode :P

[@TheKKCody0824]

love this series

[@newbornassassin7291]

Need more friends like joey purps fr

[@quantezwilliams2092]

That "Orange Soda" track is DOPE. I need to fuck with these dudes.

[@JimmyJim13]

Damn Joey Purp's mom seems like a terrible parent.

[@justjash]

did his mom say he went to jail for tagging? I thought his friend said he was in for selling molly to a narc? the biggest punishment is still to come. I think his sentence for selling a Schedule 1 drug to a federal agent is gonna suck much more than a few nights in cook county jail.

[@htrrhhrh]

friends and bros always boost up that shit for reputation good catch tho JustJash

[@MerXDaPropheTGMO710]

Gzz4 Actually both yall wrong. His mom said they would do shit like that when they were younger like when he went to jail for tagging when he was a freshman..

[@Samseal16]

Her first mistake was banging a black guy.

[@Ayplus]

Lol she is. She seems like an ol skool hippy. She couldnt care less.

[@phillkilmer4895]

“You don’t know what I’m talking about” I’m the only person on planet earth that knows anything about rage because I’m so cool and in the know

[@NICKPAYNEMUSIC]

Vic Mensa Seem cool ass hell

[@liljiggajay]

Chicago What Up...We On Lake Shore Drive Baby!

[@im2tall1]

I didn't know who this nigga was before watching this!,but I like how he's moving and he got my respect!! Word!!!

[@16cammac]

Best part was the Harry Fraud beat

[@kufijerry]

I love SAVEMONEY

[@andrew-qb5le]

theyre rippin dank illys brah

[@weezy8925]

see chiraq isn't all bad, I am glad they did this video (although i'm upset my brother forgot to be with them when he interviewed them even though he still performed with them at lallapalooza) but this shows that not every one in chicago is gang bangers

[@TrepKuca]

Mentally challenged homosexual hipsters aren't "that bad"? Durk, Keef and them at least get some money, these guys are just getting drugged out and hyped up about how their little friend got locked up smh

[@louiscipher2310]

honestly i expected this to get alot more props, and to catapult everyone therein into stardom. LOL OH DAMN!!!

[@GSwanno]

That nigga joey purp so articulate with the story! lol I fuck with chance and vic though.

[@sheldonhodge13]

Out of all the ppl he interviewed I think he liked them the most

[@S0mbro]

In Chicago yes but in all I wouldn't say that

[@cristopheralvarez8957]

Lol dude under the blanket with the FC Barcelona jersey know what up

[@donaldzhang4569]

I have to say, watch this show when your high, I swear. It's some fucked up next level shit

[@bigh92591]

+donald zhang u are so wack

[@XxAnubis360xX]

Vic seems cool af, relaxing scenery after that crazy chiraq shit

[@MrLAKAIGUY123]

What beat was that at 8:20?

[@flyingpotato3]

yoooo shouts out to real homies!!!