Vic Spencer

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Vic Spencer
Birth nameVictor Terrell Spencer
Born (1981-09-23) September 23, 1981 (age 42)
Chicago, Illinois
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, Youth Advocate
Years active2009–present
LabelsOld Fart Luggage

Victor "Vic" Terrell Spencer (born September 23, 1981), also known by his stage name, "Vic Spencer" is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. [1] He has worked with Sean Price, [2] Ghostface Killah, [3] Twista, [4] Roc Marciano, [5] Denmark Vessey, [6] and many other artists/musicians. In 2017, he was featured on the Twista album Crook County, [7] and Sean Price's album Imperius Rex .[ citation needed ] In April, 2018 he contributed a track on a Denmark Vessey album, produced by Earl Sweatshirt. [8]

Discography

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  3. "GhostfaceKillah, Sheek Louch, Vic Spencer, Reignwolf & Luke Holland Say "I Think I Saw A Ghost"".Insomniac Magazine
  4. "Chicago Emcees Vic Spencer & Twista Show Off Their Impeccable Bars in New Video, Hardcore Rap Theory".Hip Hop Democrat
  5. "Vic Spencer x Original Super Legend Deliver "Legend Laws of Power"(Album)ft. Roc Marciano, Ransom, Joe Fresh Goods".Insomniac Magazine
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