Vince Staples

Vincent Jamal Staples (born July 2, 1993) is an American rapper and singer. He is a member of the hip hop trio Cutthroat Boyz alongside fellow California rappers Aston Matthews and Joey Fatts. Staples was once a close associate of Odd Future, Mike G and Earl Sweatshirt in particular. He is currently signed to Motown and Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Records. Staples rose to prominence with appearances on albums by Odd Future members and his collaborative mixtape titled Stolen Youth with producer Mac Miller. In October 2014, he released his debut EP Hell Can Wait, which included the singles "Hands Up" and "Blue Suede". His debut album, Summertime '06, was released in June 2015 to critical acclaim. He was also featured as a part of the XXL 2015 Freshman Class. His second album Big Fish Theory, which contains the singles "BagBak", "Big Fish" and "Rain Come Down", incorporates avant-garde, dance and electronic influences. It was released in June 2017 to further acclaim from critics. In November 2018, Staples released his third studio album, FM! In July 2021, he released his self-titled fourth studio album. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vince Staples, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Dope (2015)

Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rick Famuyiwa
CAST:  Shameik Moore  •  Kiersey Clemons  •  Tony Revolori  •  Bruce Beatty

Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rick Famuyiwa
CAST:  Shameik Moore  •  Kiersey Clemons  •  Tony Revolori  •  Bruce Beatty

Prima Donna (2016)

Short film starring Vince Staples featuring tracks from his EP Prima Donna.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nabil
CAST:  Vince Staples  •  Marianne Gabrielle  •  Hans Martinez  •  Johnny Moralez

Short film starring Vince Staples featuring tracks from his EP Prima Donna.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nabil
CAST:  Vince Staples  •  Marianne Gabrielle  •  Hans Martinez  •  Johnny Moralez

Flume: When Everything Was New (2018)

Flume first made headlines in 2012 with his self-titled debut album, a glitchy mix of R&B and ambient-leaning electronica that formed his signature sound. His remixes of hits by Lorde and Disclosure made him a global superstar. Here, the Australian DJ/producer lets ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nic Wrathall
CAST:  Flume  •  Glen Streten  •  Nathan McLay  •  Toby L

Flume first made headlines in 2012 with his self-titled debut album, a glitchy mix of R&B and ambient-leaning electronica that formed his signature sound. His remixes of hits by Lorde and Disclosure made him a global superstar. Here, the Australian DJ/producer lets ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nic Wrathall
CAST:  Flume  •  Glen Streten  •  Nathan McLay  •  Toby L

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons (2019)

Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world tour to date.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Denholm Hewlett
CAST:  Damon Albarn  •  Jamie Hewlett  •  Vince Staples  •  Jean-Michel Jarre

Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world tour to date.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Denholm Hewlett
CAST:  Damon Albarn  •  Jamie Hewlett  •  Vince Staples  •  Jean-Michel Jarre

Gully (2021)

A slightly dystopian vision of LA, we follow three disaffected teenagers, Jessie, Calvin and Nicky, all victims of extreme childhoods, running supreme hedonistic riot as they try to work out a way in life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nabil Elderkin
CAST:  Amber Heard  •  Terrence Howard  •  John Corbett  •  Charlie Plummer

A slightly dystopian vision of LA, we follow three disaffected teenagers, Jessie, Calvin and Nicky, all victims of extreme childhoods, running supreme hedonistic riot as they try to work out a way in life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nabil Elderkin
CAST:  Amber Heard  •  Terrence Howard  •  John Corbett  •  Charlie Plummer

Illegal Civilization 3 (2018)

Features Kevin White, Aramis Hudson, Zach Saraceno, Nico Hiraga, and Olan Prenatt skating, having fun, and getting into all of the hijinks that we’ve come to expect from the Civ.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mikey Alfred
CAST:  Ryder McLaughlin  •  Na-kel Smith  •  Olan Prenatt  •  Sunny Suljic

Features Kevin White, Aramis Hudson, Zach Saraceno, Nico Hiraga, and Olan Prenatt skating, having fun, and getting into all of the hijinks that we’ve come to expect from the Civ.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mikey Alfred
CAST:  Ryder McLaughlin  •  Na-kel Smith  •  Olan Prenatt  •  Sunny Suljic

White Men Can't Jump (2023)

Seemingly opposite street hoopers, Jeremy, an injury prone former star, and Kamal, a has-been prodigy, team up to take one final shot at living out their dreams.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Calmatic
CAST:  Jack Harlow  •  Sinqua Walls  •  Lance Reddick  •  Teyana Taylor

Seemingly opposite street hoopers, Jeremy, an injury prone former star, and Kamal, a has-been prodigy, team up to take one final shot at living out their dreams.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Calmatic
CAST:  Jack Harlow  •  Sinqua Walls  •  Lance Reddick  •  Teyana Taylor

CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST LIVE (2022)

Grammy-winning artist Tyler, the Creator performs the critically-acclaimed album Call Me If You Get Lost, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts in downtown Los Angeles on March 31.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tyler, the Creator
CAST:  Kali Uchis  •  Vince Staples  •  Tyler, the Creator

Grammy-winning artist Tyler, the Creator performs the critically-acclaimed album Call Me If You Get Lost, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts in downtown Los Angeles on March 31.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tyler, the Creator
CAST:  Kali Uchis  •  Vince Staples  •  Tyler, the Creator