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Vic Mensa Reveals ‘VICTOR’ Album Features Tracklist

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Vic Mensa officially shared an updated tracklist for his forthcoming sophomore album VICTOR (out this Friday). The new project will include features from Omari Hardwick, Jay Electronica, Common, Rapsody, DIXSON, Lekan, Ant Clemons, D Smoke, and Mr. Hudson. Earlier this week, the multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY-nominated rapper/producer also released an additional single from the record titled “LVLN UP” as part of the NFL and Roc Nation’s Songs of the Season initiative through the NFL’s Inspire Change social justice platform. Vic’s song is the newest addition to the multi-tier, season-long initiative that will highlight superstars and emerging artists of all genres. States Vic, ““LVLN UP” is a centerpiece of the VICTOR album. I made it in Ghana using samples of Ebo Taylor, a highlife pioneer from the 60s & 70s that was a contemporary of Fela Kuti. I produced the record and wrote the hook out there, but it wasn’t until I got locked up in early 2022 that I really got the inspiration to complete the record. It’s a super anthemic joint so to have it used in NFL Songs Of The Season works perfectly.” To celebrate the project, Vic Mensa will be hosting an album release event in his hometown of Chicago labeled as the “The Mensa Melee” in which Vic will set up a boxing ring and put on a boxing exhibition soundtracked by the album. Vic and Omari gave fans a first look at the event in the latest trailer shared on Vic’s Instagram account.

VICTOR TRACKLIST:

1. Sunday Morning Intro (feat. Omari Hardwick)

2. Victor

3. RUMORS

4. LVLN UP

5. The Weeping Poets (feat. Jay Electronica)

6. Swear

7. $WISH (feat. G-Eazy & Chance The Rapper)

8. sunset on the low end

9. STRAWBERRY LOUIS VUITTON (feat. Thundercat & Maeta)

10. $outhside Story (​​feat. Common)

11. Law of Karma

12. Blue Eyes

13. Blue Eyes (Interlude) (feat. Rapsody)

14. Sunday Evening Reprise (feat. DIXSON & Lekan)

15. all i kno

16. Ble$$ings (feat. Ant Clemons & D Smoke)

17. 14 Days (feat. Mr. Hudson)

18. Eastside Girl (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) (Bonus Track)

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Omari Hardwick Says He Was Made An Offer To Return To “Power”

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Power and its various sequels have been a smash hit for Starz and series creator 50 Cent. The original show, Power, ran for six seasons from 2014 and 2020. It centered on drug dealer James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick) as he tried to leave the world of crime behind.

However, Hardwick was left behind when Power ended in 2020. While three spinoffs/sequels (Ghost, Raising Kanan, and Force) have been created and enjoying equal success, Hardwick has not returned. Even though one of the sequels, Ghost, bares his character’s name, he still hasn’t appeared. Instead, the show focuses on his character’s son as he tries to navigate his own life, as well as his father’s legacy.

Starz Allegedly Ghosted Hardwick

During the press tour for the upcoming The Mother, Hardwick was asked whether he would reprise his role as Ghost. “It would have to be the perfect thing,” Hardwick lamented before revealing a shocking twist. “They asked me before to come back. They asked me in the last year and a half to come back. When I was offered this, when I was in Boston reading this script. I was in Boston saying “and then this”. And then the “then this” went to Starz and then they didn’t come back. They didn’t give me what I wanted on the “then this”. So if they gave me the “then this”…but it would need to be the right “that”.”

Despite Hardwick helping make Power what it is today, it appears that Starz wasn’t willing to pay out to get him back. Perhaps this is part of the reason that 50 Cent is looking to move away from the network. However, this is sadly nothing new. Neve Campbell did not return for 2023’s Scream 6 after being lowballed by studio executives. Despite the fact there would be no Scream franchise without Campbell, the rights owners weren’t willing to pay her a fair rate. Since leaving Power, Hardwick has enjoyed a modicum of mainstream success. He has appeared in Army of the Dead and its unreleased spinoff Lost Vegas. Furthermore, he has appeared in Fantasy Football and Pieces of Her.

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Omari Hardwick Says He Was Paid $150k Per Episode On “Power”

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Omari Hardwick Recalls Denzel Washington and His Wife Taking Him in As Their Own Son During Early Days of His Career

Power might’ve been one of the most popular shows on tv until its original un-ended in early 2020, but with the success of its many spinoffs, it has continued to be one of the most popular shows on tv. Despite the show’s success, Omari Hardwick, who rose to fame after playing James St. Patrick, recently revealed how much he made per episode and how he even had to borrow money from 50 Cent at one point.

Hardwick appeared on The Pivot podcast where he revealed that he was not earning what he thought he should have been earning. “I still haven’t made what I should have made. I still never made the money—no, the money, I never made what I should have made. Never,” Hardwick said. “Period. It’s happening now, finally.” He noted that he fianlly felt like he made it when he landed the role in Power.

Hardwick then went into detail about how he was borrowing money from 50 Cent in the summers after the first and second seasons of Power. “He gave me $20,000 and the next summer he gave me $23,000,” Hardwick said, adding that he might’ve done it because of how much he adored Hardwick’s wife, Jennifer, and their two kids. “He might like them more than me. It was absolutely given in a way of, like, you know take care of the family bro, use that,” Hardwick added.

Hardwick went on to say how even by the show’s 6th and final season, he “never” go the salary he wanted. “How much do you think I made a week? An episode,” he asked the hosts. One guessed around $150,000 per episode. “You got it right, yeah,” he replied. “First time I’ve ever disclosed it.”

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Omari Hardwick “Ghost” kisses Beyoncé in the mouth while Jay-Z watches

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As you may or not know.. the NAACP awards took place over the weekend. The biggest news from the night involves Omari Hardwick aka Ghost from the hit show Power, Beyoncé and her Husband Jay-Z. A video surfaced online which sent the Beyhove into an uproar. The video clearly shows Omari Hardwick kissing Beyoncé twice.. …

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50 Cent Now Defends Omari Hardwick For Kissing JAY-Z’s Wife: “That’s Beyoncé, Blood!”

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New York rapper 50 Cent is changing his tune. The hip-hop veteran has now come to his “Power” star Omari Hardwick‘s rescue following backlash over his now-infamous Beyoncé kiss at the NAACP Image Awards show. Curtis Jackson went to Instagram Monday and blamed Hardwick’s excitement for sparking his double-kiss. “Man, it didn’t mean nothing. It […]

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50 Cent Roasts Omari Hardwick Over Beyoncé Kiss: “Season 6 Of POWER JAY-Z Kills Ghost”

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New York rapper 50 Cent isn’t cutting his “Power” star any slack. The show’s executive producer has trolled Omari Hardwick over a now-infamous clip of him kissing music icon Beyoncé at the NAACP Image Awards show. 50 went to Instagram Sunday and didn’t hold back on his digital shade by joking about Bey’s husband JAY-Z […]

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Tyga To Omari Hardwick + JAY-Z: “That N*gga Ghost Kissed Beyoncé”

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West Coast rapper Tyga can’t ignore the hottest topic on the Internet right now. The hip-hop star hit up social media with his reaction to “Power” star Omari Hardwick getting some big smooches on R&B icon Beyoncé. Ty hit up Instagram Sunday with a savage reference to Hardwick’s “Power” character James “Ghost” St. Patrick. LMFAO […]

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DL Hughley Reacts To Omari Hardwick’s Cringe Beyoncé Double-Kiss: “Bruh…”

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The Internet doesn’t miss anything especially when it involves Beyoncé. Comedian D.L. Hughley hit up social media this weekend with his reaction to “Power” star Omari Hardwick looking extra comfy with Queen Bey at last night’s NAACP Image Awards ceremony. Hughley hit up Instagram Sunday to admit the must-see footage is nothing less than cringe. […]

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