Vince Staples is an American rapper and songwriter. Born on July 2, 1993, in Long Beach, California, Staples emerged from the West Coast rap scene, gaining early attention through collaborations with artists like Odd Future and Mac Miller. He released his debut album, Summertime '06, in 2015. Staples is also recognized for his follow-up albums, including Big Fish Theory (2017) and FM! (2018).