In many ways, Vince Staples emulates what it means to be a West Coast rapper. Like many other popular West Coast rappers, Staples was raised by a single mother in Los Angeles (Long Beach to be more specific), and grew up gangbanging. He said “literally everyone (he) knew” was involved in gangbanging. Despite his story … Continue reading Vince Staples’ new EP helps to solidify own identity among other West Coast rappers