Biography
Who is Vince Staples?
Early life and background
Vincent Jamal Staples was born on July 2, 1993, in Compton, California. His family has roots in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and his grandfather Andrew Hutchins served in the army before settling in Compton. During his childhood, his father was arrested, and his mother Eloise Staples moved the family to a relative's back-house in Compton. He attended the Optimal Christian Academy from the fourth through the eighth grade, where he earned recognition for his writing and was a straight-A student who participated in sports.
Musical beginnings and mixtapes
In 2010, Vince Staples connected with members of the hip-hop collective Odd Future, including Syd tha Kyd, Mike G, and Earl Sweatshirt. He recorded vocals for Sweatshirt's track epar on the 2010 mixtape Earl. After meeting B. Smyth and working with Om'Mas Keith, he released his debut mixtape Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1 in December 2011. This was followed by the collaborative mixtape Winter in Prague with Michael Uzowuru in October 2012.
Studio albums and career highlights
In August 2014, Vince Staples released his debut extended play, Hell Can Wait, through ARTium Recordings and Def Jam Recordings, which earned critical praise and entered the Billboard 200 chart. His debut studio album, Summertime '06, followed in June 2015 and featured the RIAA-certified platinum single Norf Norf. He subsequently released Big Fish Theory in 2017, FM! In 2018, Vince Staples in 2021, and Ramona Park Broke My Heart in 2022.
Acting and television work
Vince Staples has taken on various film and television roles as both an actor and voice artist. His screen credits include the film Dope in 2015 and the animated feature Mutafukaz in the same year. He also voiced characters or appeared in television programs such as American Dad! In 2018, Lazor Wulf from 2019 to 2021, Abbott Elementary between 2022 and 2023, and White Men Can't Jump in 2023.
Birthday and age
Vince Staples was born on July 2, 1993, which makes Vince 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Vince shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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