:Vince Staples

Vincent Jamal Staples was born on July 2, 1993, in Compton, California, and grew up in North Long Beach, after his mother decided she wanted to move away from Compton due to the high crime rates.{{cite web|author=Scott, Dana|url=http://hiphopdx.com/interviews/id.2745/title.vince-staples-long-beachs-most-wanted|title=Vince Staples: Long Beach's Most Wanted|publisher=HipHopDX|date=July 6, 2015}} He has two older brothers and three older sisters, making him the youngest of six siblings.

Staples attended Optimal Christian Academy from 4th to 8th grade, which he said was an influential and positive experience.{{cite news |last1=X |first1=Dharmic |date=October 7, 2013 |title=Who Is Vince Staples?Growing Up In Long Beach |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/who-is-vince-staples/growing-up |work=Complex |language=en}} During high school, Staples' mom sent him to Atlanta to stay with one of his sisters. He attended Westlake High School in Fulton County for six months.{{cite news|last1=Darville|first1=Jordan|title=Vince Staples Gave An Insightful Lesson On Gang Life For ESPN's Highly Questionable|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/01/07/vince-staples-gives-an-insightful-lesson-on-gang-life-for-espns-ihighly-questionablei|work=The FADER|date=January 7, 2016}} After returning to Southern California, Staples attended other high schools: Jordan High School in Long Beach, Mayfair High School in Lakewood, Opportunity High School home schooling, Esperanza High School in Anaheim, and Kennedy High School, among others.

Staples has been upfront regarding his involvement with street gangs during his childhood,{{cite news|last1=Martin|first1=Michel|date=April 2, 2017|title=Vince Staples: 'We Live In A Space Where Your Name Isn't Enough'|work=All Things Considered|publisher=NPR|format=Includes audio interview|url=https://www.npr.org/2017/04/02/522236735/vince-staples-we-live-in-a-space-where-your-name-isnt-enough}} and is involved with speaking to the youth in his community about the dangers of the gang lifestyle.

Growing up, Staples participated in sports when given the opportunity. Most notably, he played in Snoop Dogg's Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL). Staples recalled playing against the Carson Colts and Mission Viejo Cowboys who he claimed had "grown-ass men on the field." Staples stated, "Snoop really did it big, we got our names on our jerseys, we had the best cleats, the best helmets, you know Snoop Dogg really loved football."{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n_x6ZlXg38|title=Vince Staples Delivers Hot Takes While Eating Spicy Wings {{!}} Hot Ones|author=First We Feast|date=August 10, 2017|via=YouTube|access-date=September 9, 2020}}

Staples was discovered by Dijon "LaVish" Samo and Chuck Wun, alongside his cousin Campbell Emerson. LaVish took Staples on a trip to Los Angeles, where he befriended the Odd Future collective's members Syd tha Kyd, Mike G, and Earl Sweatshirt. Although he had not intended to become a rapper, he made some guest appearances on their songs, most notably "epaR" from Earl Sweatshirt's March 2010 mixtape Earl. After featuring on some other tracks, he decided to pursue a career in hip hop. He released his debut mixtape, Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1, on December 30, 2011, via applebird.com.{{cite web|url=http://shynecoldchain.com/|title=Vince Staples|access-date=February 20, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117094527/http://shynecoldchain.com/|archive-date=January 17, 2013}} In October 2012, he released a collaborative mixtape with Michael Uzowuru, Winter in Prague. It was produced by Uzowuru.{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/08/vince-staples-def-jam-signing|title=Vince Staples Def Jam Signing|publisher=Complex l|date=August 31, 2013|access-date=February 20, 2014}}

In 2012, Earl Sweatshirt returned from Samoa and reconnected with Vince. Earl introduced him to fellow American rapper Mac Miller. In June 2013, Miller (under the alias Larry Fisherman) and Staples released a mixtape titled Stolen Youth. The mixtape features guest appearances from Miller, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Da$H, Hardo, and Staples's Cutthroat Boyz co-member Joey Fatts.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2013/06/20/download-vince-staples-album-stolen-youth/|title=Download Vince Staples' Album Stolen Youth|publisher=The Fader|date=June 20, 2013|access-date=February 20, 2014}} Following Stolen Youth{{'}}s release, he toured as a supporting act on Miller's The Space Migration Tour. After making three appearances on Earl's debut studio album Doris, including the single "Hive", the liner notes revealed Staples had recently signed to the hip hop record label Def Jam Recordings.

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On March 13, 2014, he released his fourth mixtape, called Shyne Coldchain Vol. 2.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/vincestaples/status/409934317146476544 |title=Twitter / vincestaples: With that being said Shyne |publisher=Twitter.com |date=December 8, 2013 |access-date=February 20, 2014}} The mixtape features the production from Earl Sweatshirt, Michael Uzowuru, Childish Major, No ID, Evidence, DJ Babu, and Scoop DeVille; as well as guest appearances from singer-songwriters Jhené Aiko and James Fauntleroy.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/vincestaples/status/435979518180728833 |title=Twitter / vincestaples: #SCV2 |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=February 20, 2014}} On March 2, 2014, Staples began touring in the United States with a fellow American rappers Schoolboy Q and Isaiah Rashad on the Oxymoron World Tour, to support the release of Schoolboy Q's album Oxymoron.{{cite web|last=Estevez |first=Marjua |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/02/vince-staples-reveals-new-mixtape-cover/ |title=Check Out Vince Staples' New Mixtape Cover – XXL |date=February 18, 2014 |publisher=Xxlmag.com |access-date=February 20, 2014}}

On August 15, 2014, Staples released a music video for "Blue Suede".{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJLfCBBcZAo |title=Vince Staples – Blue Suede (Explicit) |publisher=YouTube |date=August 15, 2014 |access-date=August 11, 2015}} The track was made available on iTunes.{{cite tweet |author=Def Jam Recordings |user=defjam |number=499050359755911168 |date=August 12, 2014 |title=.@vincestaples "Blue Suede" is now available on @iTunes: http://t.co/KI6B2Av81U & @Amazon: http://t.co/FJntdmAJLW #HellCanWait |language=en |access-date=July 19, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/blue-suede-single/id904787338 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917105653/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/blue-suede-single/id904787338 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 17, 2014 |title=iTunes – Music – Blue Suede – Single by Vince Staples |publisher=iTunes |date=August 12, 2014 |access-date=August 11, 2015}} On September 9, 2014, Vince released another new song titled "Hands Up" via iTunes. He released the EP Hell Can Wait on October 7, 2014.{{cite web|last1=Breihan|first1=Tom|title=Stream Vince Staples Hell Can Wait EP|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1711002/stream-vince-staples-hell-can-wait-ep/mp3s/album-stream/|publisher=Stereogum|access-date=May 10, 2016|date=October 10, 2014}} Prior to the EP's release Staples revealed during an interview with XXL Magazine that it would include guest appearances from Aston Matthews and Teyana Taylor, along with productions from No I.D., Infamous, and Hagler.{{cite web|last=C.M. |first=Emmanuel |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/09/vince-stapless-ep-hell-can-wait-will-feature-aston-matthews-teyana-taylor/ |title=Vince Staples' EP 'Hell Can Wait' Will Feature Aston Matthews And Teyana Taylor |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=September 9, 2014 |access-date=October 5, 2014}}

On May 4, 2015, Staples released the first single from his debut album, called "Señorita". He later announced it that his debut studio album would be titled Summertime '06.,{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/59487-vince-staples-shares-senorita/ |title=Vince Staples Shares "Señorita" | News |publisher=Pitchfork |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=August 11, 2015}} In June 2015, Staples was named as one of the ten rappers of XXL's "2015 Freshman Class". On June 15, Staples released the second single from his debut album, "Get Paid" featuring Desi Mo. On June 22, he released the album's third and final single, "Norf Norf".{{cite web |url=http://bluntiq.com/2015/06/15/vince-staples-get-paid-feat-desi-mo/ |title=Vince Staples feat. Desi Mo – Get Paid |publisher=Bluntiq |date=June 15, 2015 |access-date=August 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303223827/http://bluntiq.com/2015/06/15/vince-staples-get-paid-feat-desi-mo/ |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |url-status=dead }} The track reached viral prominence after a video of a mom tearfully complaining about the song became popular on social media.{{Cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2016/10/vince-staples-chides-internet-for-response-to-christian-moms-norf-norf-rant-video/|title=Vince Staples chides Internet for response to Christian mom's "Norf Norf Rant" video|last=Kaye|first=Ben|date=October 6, 2016|website=Consequence of Sound|language=en-US|access-date=May 22, 2019}} The album was released on June 30, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/59489-vince-staples-announces-debut-album-summertime-06/|title=Vince Staples Announces Debut Album Summertime '06 |publisher=Pitchfork|date=May 5, 2015|access-date=August 11, 2015}} It received widespread acclaim and debuted at number 39 on the US Billboard 200.{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/summertime-06/vince-staples|title=Reviews for Summertime '06 by Vince Staples|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=September 14, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627113152/http://www.metacritic.com/music/summertime-06/vince-staples|archive-date=June 27, 2015}}{{cite web|last=Hernandez|first=Victoria|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34565/title.hip-hop-album-sales-meek-mill-kendrick-lamar-vince-staples |title=Hip Hop Album Sales: Meek Mill, Kendrick Lamar & Vince Staples | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales|work=HipHopDX|date=July 8, 2015|access-date=September 14, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810151302/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34565/title.hip-hop-album-sales-meek-mill-kendrick-lamar-vince-staples|archive-date=August 10, 2015}}

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On February 23, 2016, Staples was announced as part of the line up for the 2016 Osheaga Music Festival.{{cite web |url=http://www.rapwave.net/2016/02/23/osheaga-2016-lineup-revealed/ |title=Vince Staples part of hip hop line up at Osheaga Festival |last=Marsh |first=Ray |date=February 23, 2016 |website=RapWave |access-date=February 24, 2016 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215222811/https://www.rapwave.net/2016/02/23/osheaga-2016-lineup-revealed/ |url-status=dead }} On August 25, 2016, Staples released his second EP, the seven-track Prima Donna, which was accompanied by a short film.{{cite web|last1=Weiss|first1=Jeff|title=Vince Staples, Regular Genius|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/06/20/vince-staples-cover-story-interview|website=The Fader|publisher=The Fader Media Group|access-date=June 20, 2016}} On February 3, 2017, Staples released "BagBak", the first single from his next studio album. A remix of the song was later featured in the trailer for the Marvel Studios film Black Panther.[https://www.instagram.com/p/BP77Lp6j5OG/]{{dead link|date=March 2017}} On March 23, 2017, he was featured on the Gorillaz track "Ascension" from their album Humanz. In an interview on Zane Lowe's show Beats 1, he announced his upcoming album would be called Big Fish Theory and released an accompanying single, "Big Fish",{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2017/05/vince-staples-announces-big-fish-theory-release-date-big-fish-video|title=Vince Staples Announces Big Fish Theory Release Date, Drops "Big Fish" Video|last=Ortiz|first=Edwin|date=May 18, 2017|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=May 27, 2017}}{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7800873/vince-staples-big-fish-single|title=Vince Staples Drops 'Big Fish,' Announces Big Fish Theory Release Date|last=Josephs|first=Brian|date=May 18, 2017|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 27, 2017}} which was followed by the album's third single, "Rain Come Down" on June 8, 2017, featuring Ty Dolla Sign. The album was released on June 23 and received with widespread critical acclaim.{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/72066-vince-staples-announces-new-album-big-fish-theory/|title=Vince Staples Announces New Album Big Fish Theory|last=Phillips|first=Amy|date=May 18, 2017|website=Pitchfork|access-date=May 27, 2017}}{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/vince-staples-previews-new-lp-with-striking-big-fish-video-w482998|title=Vince Staples Previews New LP With Striking 'Big Fish' Video|last=Blistein|first=Jon|date=May 18, 2017|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=May 27, 2017}}

He and rapper Tyler, the Creator announced on November 15 that they would be doing a tour around North America from January 26 to March 4, 2018. Staples collaborated with film composer Hans Zimmer on a remix of the UEFA Champions League Anthem for the FIFA 19 reveal trailer.{{cite web|title=Behind the Music: Champions League Anthem Remix with Hans Zimmer|url=https://www.easports.com/fifa/news/2018/hans-zimmer-champions-league-remix|publisher=Electronic Arts|date=June 12, 2018|access-date=July 20, 2018}} On December 15, Staples and celebrated singer and songwriter Billie Eilish released the single "&Burn", which would later appear on the reissue of Eilish's EP Don't Smile at Me later that month.{{cite web|url=https://variancemagazine.com/sounds/8745-billie-eilish-burn-featuring-vince-staples|title=Hear Billie Eilish's Simmering New Track '&Burn,' Featuring Vince Staples|last=Howard|first=Lindsay|date=December 14, 2017|work=Variance|access-date=September 9, 2020}} The song was certified gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 2, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Billie+Eilish#search_section|title=Gold & Platinum – RIAA: Billie Eilish|publisher=Recording Industry Association of America|access-date=September 9, 2020}}

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In 2018, Staples set up a GoFundMe page titled "Get the Fuck Off My Dick" seeking $2 million as a response to people criticizing his work; they could pay to have him retire early. However, it was briefly taken down given the low response.{{cite news|title=Vince Staples' GoFundMe for Early Retirement Was Briefly Removed|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/vince-staples-gofundme-for-early-retirement-has-been-taken-down/|last=Minsker|first=Evan|publisher=Pitchfork|date=March 8, 2018|access-date=July 20, 2018}} The money made from the page was subsequently donated to the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library in Long Beach. On October 2, Staples released his third studio album FM!. Produced primarily by Kenny Beats, the album is framed as a radio station takeover, featuring recurring skits hosted by Los Angeles radio host Big Boy.{{cite web|last=Li|first=Nicolaus|url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/vince-staples-fm-album-stream|title=Vince Staples FM! Album Is a West Coast Radio Station Takeover|publisher=Hypebeast|date=November 1, 2018|access-date=September 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107104434/https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/vince-staples-fm-album-stream|archive-date=November 7, 2018|url-status=live}} Additionally, Staples contributed the song "Home" to the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack, which was originally previewed in the movie's trailer in December 2017.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/vince-staples-home-spiderman-into-the-spiderverse-769352/|title=Vince Staples Just Released 2018's Best Christmas Song|last=Holmes|first=Charles|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=December 14, 2018|access-date=August 29, 2020}}

In 2019, Staples released three singles: "So What?", "Sheet Music", and "Ad 01: Hell Bound", each accompanied by an episode of his YouTube series The Vince Staples Show.{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/08/vince-staples-so-what-video|title=Watch Vince Staples' New "So What?" Video|last=Trace|first=William Cowen|website=Complex|date=August 22, 2019|access-date=September 9, 2020}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/vince-staples-the-vince-staples-show-episode-two-8541848|title=Vince Staples Drops Episode 2 of 'The Vince Staples Show' Featuring New Song 'Sheet Music'|date=November 4, 2019|access-date=September 9, 2020|magazine=Billboard|last=Saponara|first=Michael}}

By April 2021, Staples announced that he was working on a new album, which was later revealed to be self-titled. Released on July 9, 2021, Vince Staples received critical acclaim for its introspective lyrics and minimalist production. Critics praised its concise nature and the depth of its lyrical content, highlighting it as a significant work in Staples' discography.{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/vince-staples/vince-staples|title=Vince Staples by Vince Staples Reviews and Tracks|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=July 9, 2021}}

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On April 8, 2022, Vince Staples released his fifth studio album, Ramona Park Broke My Heart, through Motown Records. The album delves into Staples' relationship with his Long Beach neighborhood, Ramona Park, blending personal narratives with broader social commentary. The album garnered acclaim for its lyrical depth and production quality.{{cite web |title=Vince Staples Releases New Album Ramona Park Broke My Heart f/ Lil Baby, Ty Dolla Sign, and Mustard |url=https://www.complex.com/music/vince-staples-ramona-park-broke-my-heart-album-stream |website=Complex |access-date=April 8, 2022}}{{cite web |title=Ramona Park Broke My Heart |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/ramona-park-broke-my-heart/vince-staples |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 8, 2022}}

On March 31, 2023, Staples was featured on Tyler, The Creator's "Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale" on the track "Stuntman."

On February 15, 2024, Staples released a Netflix limited series, The Vince Staples Show. The five-episode series was well-received, with critics praising its unique blend of humor and authenticity. James Poniewozik of The New York Times described the show as "an entertaining enigma," appreciating its ability to leave the audience wanting more.{{Cite news |last=Poniewozik |first=James |date=2024-02-15 |title=Review: 'The Vince Staples Show' Is a Hip-Hop Head Trip |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/arts/television/review-the-vince-staples-show.html |access-date=2024-04-30 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} On May 30, 2024, it was renewed for a second season.{{Cite web |last=Rice |first=Lynette |date=2024-05-30 |title='The Vince Staples Show' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/the-vince-staples-show-renewed-season-2-netflix-1235944854/ |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}

In 2024, Vince Staples released his album Dark Times, marking his final project with Def Jam. The album was met with critical acclaim.{{Cite web |last1=Interviews |first1=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & |last2=Murray |first2=Robin |date=2024-05-24 |title=Vince Staples – Dark Times {{!}} Reviews |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/vince-staples-dark-times/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews |language=en-GB}}

Since 2015, Staples has appeared in advertising campaigns for Sprite and promoted the brand through his Twitter feed.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/vincestaples/status/623759243837968385 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151027185307/https://twitter.com/vincestaples/status/623759243837968385 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 27, 2015 |title=Twitter / vincestaples: If I ever get in a rap beef |publisher=Twitter.com |date=July 22, 2015}} In June 2022, Staples partnered with Acura on a launch campaign for the next-gen Acura Integra.{{cite web |title=Vince Staples is Behind the Wheel of Next-Gen Acura Integra in New Launch Campaign |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vince-staples-is-behind-the-wheel-of-next-gen-acura-integra-in-new-launch-campaign-301559983.html |website=PR Newswire |access-date=29 December 2023 |date=2 June 2022}}

On June 14, 2016, Staples announced his assistance in a YMCA program that will benefit young people in North Long Beach.{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/15/vince-staples-youth-program-long-beach|title=Vince supports YMCA program|last=Brown|first=Eric|date=June 15, 2016|website=EW.com|access-date=June 15, 2016}} The Youth Institute would teach graphic design, 3D printing, product design, music production and filmmaking to 20 eighth and ninth graders at Hamilton Middle School. Staples donated an undisclosed amount to the program.{{cite web|author=Staples, Vince|url=https://twitter.com/vincestaples/status/722875726123237381|title=I've never done a drug or drank alcohol in my life.|publisher=Twitter|date=April 20, 2016}}{{cite web|author=Baker, Soren|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.36705/title.vince-staples-drugs-have-always-been-a-part-of-music|title=Vince Staples: "Drugs Have Always Been A Part Of Music"|publisher=HipHopDX|date=December 18, 2015}}

The majority of Staples' family are immigrants from Haiti, who had first arrived in Eastern Canada, then left for Louisiana. "They were thinking they could get cheaper land, not knowing anything about slavery," Staples said in a 2019 interview. {{cite news|url=https://www.self-titledmag.com/interview-vince-staples/|title=Living to Overcome: An In-Depth Interview With Vince Staples|editor=Thompson, Paul|newspaper=Self-Titled|accessdate=6 April 2024}} Growing up, Staples spent a lot of time with his maternal grandfather, Andrew Hutchins, a retired truck driver and construction worker who was a young boy when he arrived in the United States.{{cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/06/20/vince-staples-cover-story-interview/amp|title=Vince Staples, Regular Genius|editor=Weiss, Jeff|date=20 June 2016|publisher=Fader|accessdate=6 April 2024}} He met Staples' grandmother at the age of sixteen and left to join the army to help support his family. When Hutchins came back, he became a diehard Dodgers fan who decided to migrate to Compton because he saw an interview of star player, Duke Snider, who mentioned he lived in Compton, which was a nice area at the time.

Staples lives in Southern California{{cite news |last1=Hellyer |first1=Isabelle |date=February 12, 2016 |title=I Went On a Date with Vince Staples… the Happiest Nihilist in The World |url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_au/article/6x8p84/i-went-on-a-date-with-vince-staples-the-happiest-nihilist-in-the-world |work=Noisey |publisher=VICE Media |language=en-us}} and is a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers.{{cite web |last=Barshad |first=Amos |date=June 9, 2016 |title=Vince Staples: "I've Hated the Clippers My Entire Life" |url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/06/09/vince-staples-ive-hated-the-clippers-my-entire-life |website=Fader}} He is a fan of modern art and has referenced the French-American sculptor Louise Bourgeois in his song "Rain Come Down" and stated his appreciation for painter and photographer Richard Prince.{{Cite magazine |last1=Vozick-Levinson |first1=Simon |last2=Vozick-Levinson |first2=Simon |date=April 12, 2018 |title=The Risk Taker: Vince Staples Doesn't Care If You Like Him |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/the-risk-taker-vince-staples-doesnt-care-if-you-like-him-205737/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US |access-date=January 30, 2021}}

Staples has stated that he follows a straight edge lifestyle and does not drink alcohol or take illicit drugs.{{cite news |last1=Aguirre |first1=Abby |date=September 9, 2016 |title=Vince Staples Is the Anti-Rapper for Our Time |language=en |work=Vogue |url=http://www.vogue.com/article/vince-staples-prima-donna-summertime-alexander-wang}}

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• Summertime '06 (2015)
• Big Fish Theory (2017)
• FM! (2018)
• Vince Staples (2021)
• Ramona Park Broke My Heart (2022)
• Dark Times (2024)

• Hell Can Wait Tour (2014)
• Circa '06 Tour (2015–16)
• The Life Aquatic Tour (2016–17)
• Smile, You're On Camera (2019)
• Black in America Tour (2024)

• Mac Miller - Space Migration Tour (2013)
• Joey Bada$$ - B4.DA.$$ Tour (2014)
• A$AP Rocky & Tyler, the Creator - Rocky and Tyler Tour (2015)
• Flume - Australian Tour (2016)
• Gorillaz - Humanz Tour (2017)
• Tyler, the Creator - Flower Boy Tour (2018)
• Childish Gambino - This Is America Tour (2018)
• Tyler, the Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost Tour (2022)

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