Vince Staples

Vince Staples is an American rapper, actor, and cultural commentator from Long Beach, California. Born Vincent Jamal Staples, he grew up in North Long Beach in a challenging environment that would heavily influence his music. He began rapping as a teenager and first gained attention through his appearances on Odd Future-affiliated mixtapes and his collaborations with Mac Miller, who featured him on several tracks.

Staples broke through with his debut album Summertime ’06 (2015), a double album released on Def Jam Records that received widespread critical acclaim for its dark, unflinching portrayal of life in Long Beach. The album was praised by publications like Pitchfork and Complex as one of the best rap albums of the year. He followed with Big Fish Theory (2017), which incorporated electronic and dance music production, and FM! (2018), a concept album structured like a radio broadcast.

His self-titled album Vince Staples (2021) and Dark Times (2024) showed continued artistic evolution with minimalist production and introspective lyrics. Beyond music, Staples became known for his sharp wit and candid personality in interviews and on social media. He created and starred in The Vince Staples Show on Netflix in 2024, a scripted comedy series loosely based on his life in Long Beach.

Staples’ $5 million net worth comes from his music career, touring, acting roles, and television production. While he has deliberately avoided chasing mainstream commercial rap trends, his loyal fanbase and critical acclaim have built him a sustainable career with diverse income streams.