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Vince Staples

Rapper Vince Staples was born on 12 July 1993 in Compton, California but raised in nearby Long Beach. Known for his socially conscious lyrics, he grew up in a low-income neighbourhood and was associated with gang-related activities during his childhood. During his teenage years, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia to stay with one of his sisters. Inspired by the likes of DJ Quik, Pimp C, and Outkast’s Andre 3000, he immersed himself in hip-hop and began rapping. Following a trip back to Los Angeles, California, Vince Staples befriended the Odd Future collective and made his first appear...