| Vince Staples Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 2, 1993 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Eye Color |
Dark Brown |
Vince Staples is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and voice actor who is a member of the hip hop trio Cutthroat Boyz, alongside Aston Matthews and Joey Fatts. Initially, he gained popularity with appearances on the albums by Odd Future members as well as with his collaborative mixtape titled Stolen Youth with producer Mac Miller. Over the years, he has released many albums, EPs, mixtapes, and tracks including Summertime ’06, Norf Norf, Vince Staples, Hell Can Wait, Big Fish Theory, Ramona Park Broke My Heart, Prima Donna, Shyne Coldchain II, FM!, Blue Suede, Hands Up, Vicoden, Señorita, Rain Come Down, &Burn (with Billie Eilish), Rose Street, Hell Bound (Ad 01), Sheet Music, and Law of Averages.
Born Name
Vincent Jamal Staples
Nick Name
Vince
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Compton, California, United States
Residence
Orange County, California, United States
Nationality
Education
From fourth to eighth grade, Vince was enrolled at the Optimal Christian Academy. For six months, he studied at an Atlanta-based high school.
After moving back to Southern California, he studied at the Jordan High School in Long Beach. Over the years, Vince switched many schools in California including Mayfair High School in Lakewood, Esperanza High School in Anaheim, and Kennedy High School.
He also went for homeschooling by enrolling at the Opportunity High School.
Occupation
Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Voice Actor
Family
- Father – His father was arrested on Christmas eve.
- Mother – Eloise Staples
- Siblings – Vince has 3 older sisters and an older brother.
Manager
Vince Staples has been managed by Blacksmith.
Genre
Hip hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Blacksmith Records, Def Jam Recordings, ARTium Recordings, A.G., Motown Records
Net Worth
His net worth had been $4 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Vince Staples is of African-American and Haitian descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- A gap in front teeth
- Short-trimmed hairdo
Brand Endorsements
Vince Staples has appeared in the TV commercials for –
- Beverage brand Sprite (2015 and 2017)
- Denim brand Levi’s
- Fall campaign for designer Alexander Wang along with Skrillex, Big Sean, A$AP Ferg, Tinashe, and Kylie Jenner. (2016)
Best Known For
- Having collaborated with rapper Mac Miller (who has used his production pseudonym Larry Fisherman for the project) for the mixtape, Stolen Youth, which was highly acclaimed by critics
- Working with popular rappers such as Earl Sweatshirt, Kilo Kish, and Gorillaz
First Album
In June 2015, Vince released his debut studio album, Summertime ’06, which managed to debut at no. 39 on the Billboard 200 charts.
First Film
In 2015, Vince made his first theatrical film appearance in a minor role in the dark comedy, Dope.
First TV Show
In 2014, he made his TV show debut on the talk show, GGN: Snoop Dogg’s Double G News Network.
Personal Trainer
The rapper follows a simple straight-edge lifestyle. He has abstained from drinking alcohol and doing drugs.
Vince Staples Favorite Things
- Songwriters – Portishead, Sam Cooke, André 3000, Depeche Mode, Nena, Scarface, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Lil Boosie, and Daft Punk
- Music Artists – Amy Winehouse, Beth Gibbons, and Lauryn Hill
- Video Game – Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Pair of Jeans – Levi’s Vintage Clothing 606
- Gadget – MacBook Pro, Shure MV51 Condenser Microphone, Apple iPad Pro, Bang & Olufsen H8 Noise Cancelling headphones
- Apparel – Champion Hoodies
- Shoes – Converse All-Star 70s sneakers
- Writers – S.E. Hilton, James Joyce
Source – The Guardian, Vulture, Factmag, GQ, Coveteur
Vince Staples Facts
- The rapper was raised in Long Beach, California due to the high crime rates in Compton.
- While he was studying in high school, his mother sent him to Atlanta to live with his sister as she was concerned about his involvement with the local gangs.
- Vince was involved with local gangs during his teenage years.
- Unlike other rappers, Vince does not own flashy cars and instead uses Uber and public transport to reach his shows.
- Dijon Samo, Chuck Wun, and Campbell Emerson first discovered Vince’s rapping talent.
- He credits Toronto-based music producer Hagler for helping him find his sound. At that time, they were working on his single, Blue Suede.
- After his single Norf Norf was severely criticized by an unidentified Christian woman for its nonsensical and crap content, Vince himself stepped up in her defense and said she has every right to voice her opinion.
- Vince Staples is a member of Cutthroat Boyz, a hip-hop band along with Aston Matthews and Joey Fatts.
- In June 2016, Vince announced his collaboration with the YMCA program to benefit youth in North Long Beach. As part of the program, 20 Grade 8 and 9 students at Hamilton Middle School were taught 3D printing, graphic design, music production, product design, and filmmaking.
- He provided vocals to the character of Vinz in the English version of the 2017 French-Japanese adult animated science fiction film MFKZ.
- He voiced the character of Lazor Wulf, a wolf who carries a laser on his back, in the adult-animated television series Lazor Wulf from 2019 to 2021.
- On April 8, 2022, he released his 5th studio album Ramona Park Broke My Heart through Blacksmith Records and Motown Records. It includes songs like Slide, Lemonade (ft. Ty Dolla Sign), Mama’s Boy, Player Ways, East Point Prayer (ft. Lil Baby), The Blues, and The Spirit of Monster Kody.
- He also takes interest in modern art and has stated his admiration for artists like the feminist French-American sculptor Louise Bourgeois and painter and photographer Richard Prince.
Featured Image via TSE Daniel / The Come Up Show / Flickr / CC BY 4.0
