Why Vince Staples Sabotaged His Career (On Purpose)

Vince Staples was once a rapper who had everything needed to become a mainstream success. His album "Summertime 06" went #2 on Billboard. His songs "Norf Norf," "Nate," "Senorita" and many more achieved over 50+ million views on YouTube. He was very funny and likeable - being that he had always seemed wise beyond his years and never flaunted his money and fame. He's never done dr*gs or has ever tasted alcohol. However, upon getting famous and signing a multimillion dollar deal - Vince willingly chose to step away from the spotlight. This was in part due to the content he was displaying in his lyrics - where he portrayed the image of the gangster lifestyle in which he grew up on. Doing so made him realize he was motivating people to commit violent crimes that would lead to more death and crimes that he was accustomed to seeing growing up. And he didn't wanna contribute to that anymore.

This is the SHOCKING story of Vince Staples.

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[aqueeda]

This is what happens when the industry and music fans look at numbers more than appreciating art for what it is.

[tyclemm]

I don’t care bro ramona park broke my heart was great I will never forget the legend of Vince staples he’s like that

[antoinehotton]

The self titled "Vince Staples" and "Ramona Park Broke My heart" are his strongest pieces of work as entire projects. Both are listenable from front to back with no skips, excellent mixing and mastering, with a maturity that appeals to those who are trying to be better humans. Most impact that music has had on my life since Rashad's "The Suns Tirade".

[MusiciansRule]

I respect Vince for walking away from a life path that was hurting him. No amount of money in the world is worth one's sanity. I like how he's stayed humble and hasn't walked back anything he's said. He's making music that he wants to make and that's dope.

[GeminiEye]

If you are a hip hop head you know how genuinely talented Vince is. I sadly feel like the death of Mac probably hit him extremely hard.

[EnlightninRecords]

He didn't sabotage his own success... he sabotaged financial gains in exchange for maintaining a personality, and that is true success! It's the same as comparing the financial sector with the whole economy... those sell outs are a niche these days, this boy is the franchise baby!

[gameovr]

They talk shit if u sell out, they talk shit if u don't. Vince kept his soul. Good for him

[TheTriangleOffense]

Vince really doesn’t get enough appreciation. His whole discography is so unique and solid. Vince himself has such a great mind

[CidicVicious]

I feel Vince, we black folks are more than just the trauma that haunts us. 🤘🏿✊🏿

[g-trainproductions]

I can definitely see why he feels like the industry is built off of exploiting Black pain. First time I saw him in concert was the day he found out his brother had died. He came out, said his piece, and performed. It was pretty clear he’d rather be anywhere else but it was also part of a pretty big festival, and he probably couldn’t back out for contractual reasons. That alone would leave you pretty jaded, barely having time to process a personal tragedy (even if they weren’t super tight) and then having to go right back to a crowd of young fans, who the majority of them probably can’t relate at all to how you’re feeling and where you’re from. Personally I like where he’s at this point musically, similarly to Earl S it sounds like he’s trying to evolve as an artist and person, which is what we should hope for from our favorite artists and role models

[theherbanlegend-]

Vince is a real Man cause he stands on his morals & principals no matter what people say about him. Bro is a real dude and i salute the young brotha.

[deanoor]

Vince didnt fall off, he just not blind to the bs that comes with the music industry and the lengths they want artists to go. He's a wise enough man to know what he wants for himself.

[BostonStew]

I’m confused… Vince is literally doing the best he’s ever done and dropping more music than he ever had before. How did he ruin his career? He’s thriving especially with the vast majority amount of creative and financial control he has over his music career.

[VenusianLissette]

“it’s so draining”—people get tired of being in pain all the time, im grateful he has transcended not only his past, but also other people’s expectations of him.

no wonder I love that song “fun”(off FM!), the lyrics make so much sense now…..(as if to say, im tryna have a good time, im past being destructive🌱)

[arseeoliveira]

Vince is literally my favorite rapper since Summertime 06, and I've been appreciating his artisic evolution, which matches his personal growth. You can tell by his persona that he's "too real" and not willing to be gimmicky to play industry games, which I respect. All he needs to do is what he's been doing all.along: Express himself, rather than selling himself short to appeal for the masses.

He never sabotaged his career, he's exactly where he wanted to be. He literally came from the gutter and now he's about to venture into hollywood.

[lemonpeppasteppa]

True lovers of authentic art will continue to look for him and gravitate towards him. Dude’s a legend.

[mrcoolakaasome]

This is what not selling out looks like. He’s a millionaire and won’t have to work until he dies. That’s literally the most ideal situation

[slylancey]

Earl and Vince had it figured out. You dont need a record label to be good and get noticed. You just need the right audience. I respect what they did to the fullest 👍🏾

[crashdollars]

Who's here after Dark Times dropped?

[Skechy]

I am not really into mainstream rap because I tend to like songs that are depressing/dark. Vince Staples is one of the few I really enjoy.