- Friday
- 16:45 – 17:45
- ECHO
Vince Staples is a critically acclaimed rapper, singer, actor, and author from Long Beach, California. Vince rose to fame through appearances on various Odd Future members’ albums and a collaborative mixtape with Mac Miller.
Staples is known for his introspective and socially conscious lyrics, often touching on themes of race, poverty, and violence. Staples released his first album Summertime ’06 in 2015 to critical acclaim and was subsequently featured on the XXL 2015 Freshman Class. Since, Staples has released another four hit albums.
Staples has an extensive touring history with multiple headline tours, and he has supported the likes of Gorillaz, Flume, ‘Tyler, the Creator’ and Childish Gambino. Similarly, his long list of festival appearances includes the likes of Coachella, Governors Ball, Austin City Limits, Primavera, Wireless, and many more.
Staples is a multifaceted talent, having acted in multiple films and TV shows, including playing Speedy in White Men Can’t Jump (2023), Maurice in ABC’S Abbott Elementary (2022-23) and starring in a Sprite commercial (2017).
Get ready to surrender yourself to the lyrical mastermind that is Vince Staples at NorthSide 2024.
