The press tour for The Vince Staples Show has been an absolute treasure trove of hilarious quotes and sharp insights from the show’s creator and star, Vince Staples. For instance, he’s revealed why the show only has five episodes (one was cut due to rain on the scheduled filming day), the fact that he failed a ton of auditions and even took acting classes to hone his comedic timing (watch the interview above), and why there weren’t any actual “jokes” in the show, despite it being uproariously funny.
However, one thing he didn’t share was whether the show would get a second season.
There’s a good reason for that, of course: Vince doesn’t know. As with most Netflix shows, its renewal is dependent on a complex set of criteria held by the streamer, which could include anything from the number of viewers or hours watched to “vibes” (when in doubt, assume the latter. CEOs don’t be knowing what they doing, it’s just that nobody ever tells them “no”). Still, Vince knows the show has a better chance if it does well early, prompting fans on Twitter to “hit that double thumbs” because “peer pressure works.”
Vince Staples has succeeded a lot in his life. His rap career is one of the best from the West Coast as he is always bringing fun and forward-thinking ideas to the forefront. However, getting to where he is now is no easy task. He would know that more than most people. Which is why in his most recent interview with the legendary Sway, he never seemed phased when it came to the rough patches he overcame to make it in acting. For those who do not know, the Long Beach native recently released his debut show on Netflix called The Vince Staples Show. It has gotten many rave reviews, but Vince Staples acting chops were not always up to snuff.
According to HipHopDX, the multi-talent got very honest and open about his struggles pitching the show, as well as honing his acting skills. “We auditioned probably every other week for three, four years, we didn’t get one call back,” Staples shared. “Everyone s***” on the ideas and were offering to place his music in other productions they were working on instead. On top of the difficulties finding any takers for the series, Staples was not getting favorable feedback on his acting chops.
Vince Staples Had To Work Hard To Release His Debut Show
With encouragement from the people working on the TV program, Vince did nothing but grind. In the interview, he mentioned how he would arrive extra early to the writers’ room nearly every day of the week, leave around six in the evening, then take improv classes. It is a truly inspirational journey that Vince took to get to where he is with acting. It could be safe to say that his undying passion to never give up on music led him to continue to find a path in acting as well.
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The Vince Stpales show is being talked about online daily, but Vince wants to make sure Netflix executives know the power. Hitting X, Staples revealed why the series only has five episodes.
“Netflix didn’t buy anymore episodes so make sure you hit that double thumbs up,” Staples replied to a fan. “Peer pressure works and I’m tryna re up.”
Netflix didn’t buy anymore episodes so make sure you hit that double thumbs up. Peer pressure works and I’m tryna re up. https://t.co/9WmUuCCMVv
Speaking with Complex, Vince stated he thinks streamers are moving toward short orders. “Just to be honest, you don’t see the twenties, the fifteens, the tens anymore. It’s like really six to eight and we ended up with five. But I feel like we have the likelihood of getting a second swing at it, and we’ll be able to turn around fast.”
The trailer shows Staples speaking with his love and detailing nothing that happened in his day despite every move he has made was chaos.
The series is available now.
Following the release of “The Vince Staples Show,” the rapper has gained even greater recognition, according to the CasinoEnligneGuru team, Vince Staples garnered 4,427,896 listens on Spotify over the past month. His most streamed track on the platform, “&burn,” has achieved a remarkable 224,865,987 streams. This level of engagement translates into approximately $899,463.95 in revenue.
Vince Staples recently encouraged fans to help boost the success of his recent Netflix series, The Vince Staples Show, so the streaming platform will renew it for more episodes. As of right now, there are only five — and the program is a limited series.
His post started after a fan asked where the rest of the episodes were, as it seemed like a smaller number than the average show gets on the site.
“Netflix didn’t buy anymore episodes so make sure you hit that double thumbs up,” Staples wrote. “Peer pressure works and I’m tryna re up.”
Netflix didn’t buy anymore episodes so make sure you hit that double thumbs up. Peer pressure works and I’m tryna re up. https://t.co/9WmUuCCMVv
Since he put the post out, fans have started tagging Netflix in tweets to hopefully get them to reconsider. “gf and I watched all 5 yesterday, hit the double thumbs up immediately,” one user replied to Staples. “Really hope they order at least 20 more episodes.”
“That season deserves an Emmy IMMEDIATELY,” another added.
The series uses Staples’ life as an inspiration. “That’s just the opportunity that we got, so we just try to make the best out of the opportunity,” Staples told Uproxx about how the show moved from YouTube. “Hopefully, it performs well and we are able to keep it going. That’s kind of how we got situated over here with Netflix, and I think it came out good. I feel like no matter how it ends up, we gave a round story and gave it some closure, some context. So I think we’ll be good either way.”
View Staples’ post about his Netflix show above. Below, find some more fan reactions who are hoping for a Netflix renewal.
The Vince Staples Show is the latest in a continuum of rap-centric comedies going back to the Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. While fans have already made comparisons to two of hip-hop’s most recent dark comedies, Atlanta and Dave, based on TVSS‘ loopy trailer, a preview of all five episodes establishes it as its own, unique thing.
Vince Staples himself also did as much during a recent press junket to talk about the five-episode effort and how The Vince Staples Show both builds on the foundation laid by its predecessors and strives to subvert the expectations they may have built in viewers’ minds. Longtime Uproxx readers may remember that one of Vince’s first forays into the comedic format for the screen was our Snapchat show F*#! That. Those fans will be happy to know that all of his sharp sensibilities remain intact in The Vince Staples Show. Meanwhile, despite ony having a few minutes with the Long Beach-bred superstar, he was able to go in-depth with Uproxx about the inspirations behind the show, what he hopes viewers take away from the experience, and why his hometown will always be a co-star in his work.
So when I’m watching the show, of course I’m from Long Beach/Compton, so I’m pointing at the screen like Leo DiCaprio the whole time. What does it mean to you to be able to put Long Beach on a screen like this, and what do you hope people take away from The Vince Staples Show about Vince Staples and Long Beach?
I think it’s very important to show the city in a unique light. I feel like a lot of the times people just think it’s just grimy and desolate all the time.
And growing up, I felt like it was a beautiful place and I just wanted to paint the suburban aspects of the city. Even though it does have its pitfalls and its issues, the scenery is very unique. And I feel like the takeaway for me is just… It’s all up to interpretation.
A lot of things in the show that we sprinkled throughout, I just hope people pay close attention to things that are going on and pick up on some of the Easter eggs and some of the B-stories.
[The show is] painting a new perspective of how people see things and just trying to show them what it actually looks like versus what it might seem like from their vantage point.
Originally, The Vince Staples Show was a YouTube thing, and then you got the opportunity to take it to Netflix. Why did you want to do it as a miniseries as opposed to a more traditional format?
That’s just the opportunity that we got, so we just try to make the best out of the opportunity. Hopefully, it performs well and we are able to keep it going. That’s kind of how we got situated over here with Netflix, and I think it came out good. I feel like no matter how it ends up, we gave a round story and gave it some closure, some context. So I think we’ll be good either way.
There are comparisons to Atlanta on Twitter after the trailer dropped. What are some of the advantages and drawbacks of having something that helps people contextualize what you are doing with your show?
I feel like when you alleviate ego, it is really no drawback. I think that’s an extremely successful show. It changed a lot. It’s had a lot of impact on film and television, just culture in general. So for people to even compare to something that is that coveted and I’m just grateful for it. So it’s a really, really great starting point.
Now I have a plot question, regarding the character “White Boy” from Episode 5. To quote Thugnificent, what did you do to make him that mad?
It’s really just more so commentary on the cycle of growth and what it’s like to grow up in this environment. So if you kind of think about that, then it opens up a lot of questions. You never really know the reason, and I think that was important to frame it in that way. I think that’s why it was important to showcase that Vince did not remember, or know who this person was and nobody else did. And there’s a lot of that in the show if you kind of get into the weeds of it. It was a commentary on how we all are the same, and still don’t like each other.
What’s something that you always wanted to talk about in one of these interviews that you never got a chance to? If you were to write the question for you, what would you want to ask?
I would honestly draw a blank, bro. I’m not really, the question kind of guy, but I appreciate just people’s interests and people’s perspective. That’s why you make these things: to have a commentary, a back-and-forth, [because] someone else’s perspective might not necessarily be mine.
So, every time somebody asks a question, it opens up the way that I view the project or the way that I view the things that I create as well. But if it was up to me, man, I could never do that.
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Hailing from Long Beach, Vince Staples exploded onto the scene as a real lyricist, putting on for West Coast Hip-Hop the best way he knew how. And while his music is inspired directly by his life experiences he’s lived through and continues to live through, he now shifts gears and dives head-first into the acting space.
On Monday, February 15th, Vince Staples graced the red carpet at the Netflix Tudum Theater in the heart of Hollywood, California, in celebration of the launch of his new show titled The Vince Staples Show. The comedic series was created by Staples himself, alongside executive producer Kenya Barris who’s best known for creating the sitcom black-ish.
Described as a “a limited series of satirical tales,” the show is loosely based on Staples’ real life. The synopsis states: “Who’s Vince Staples? Well, that’s a tricky question. He’s kind of famous, but he’s not. He’s kind of rich, but he’s not. He’s also kind of a criminal. But he’s…not? Follow him on his daily adventures, where anything that can go wrong usually does.”
All five episodes of The Vince Staples Show hit Netflix this Friday on February 15th.
The Source had the pleasure of chatting with Vince Staples on the carpet.
What was the moment you fell in love w/ Hip-Hop?
Shit, I’m still waiting on that moment. But I like it a lot. I think it’s been around forever. I’m glad, you don’t gotta make that decision. It’s just how it happens, but I appreciate everything it’s done for me. I’ma make it for a very long time hopefully.
Do you prefer acting or rapping?
It’s not really a competition. It’s pretty much all the same thing. It’s all a way to get your thoughts out.
How’s that Netflix bag?
It’s cool. It’s alright. 9 to 5, Home Depot. Regular shit. It’s regular.
If Kenya Barris is involved, you know something special is at hand.
Barris is a well-respected writer, producer, director, and actor, best known for creating the ABC sitcom black-ish. The award-winning show went on to create two successful spinoffs, grown-ish and mixed-ish, with Barris making his acting debut in #BlackAF on Netflix.
Now, things come full circle as Barris works on yet another incredible show on Netflix, this time for Vince Staples on The Vince Staples Show. Premiering on February 15th, the new comedy series brings you into the life of Vince Staples, accompanying him on his many adventures. Whether it’s hanging with the homies, going to a theme park, or even moments of almost getting shot, there’s never a dull moment when it comes to Vince Staples.
The Source had the pleasure of chatting with Kenya Barris at the red carpet premiere and screening of The Vince Staples Show at Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles, California.
What was the moment you fell in love w/ Hip-Hop?
I’ma say Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five was the first album that happened. But Jay Z was the person who pushed me over. [laughs]
Favorite Jay Z song?
The Reasonable Doubt album. The whole album, you can play it through.
What do you like about Vince Staples?
I was a big fan of Vince. My kids love him, I love him. He’s like a hood savant. He literally is. He comes in and nobody thinks like him. He says stuff that makes you feel like people have to hear what you have to say.
Vince is known to push boundaries. Was there anything that went too far or anything you had to cut?
Everything. [laughs] Everything. lt lived and died in the edit room. Vince pushed us as much as we could in every way.
While Vince Staples has a bit of a reputation for being a mischief-maker, the rollout for his upcoming Netflix series The Vince Staples Show has shown that he’s taking this endeavor seriously. After spending the past few weeks heavily promoting the show on his social media accounts and even going out into the streets to proselytize its eventual realease on February 15, he’s making sure that everyone gets a chance to see it — even those without Netflix accounts.
“The streets saying they don’t have @Netflix accounts but don’t you fret,” he wrote on Twitter. “We doing a FREE screening for the trenches of Los Angeles !!! Follow the link to link and build. AND WE GOT POPCORN.”
The streets saying they don’t have @Netflix accounts but don’t you fret. We doing a FREE screening for the trenches of Los Angeles !!! Follow the link to link and build. AND WE GOT POPCORN https://t.co/IQvYBKkbh5
The screening will take place next Monday, February 12 at 7 pm at Brain Dead Studios on Fairfax Ave. The one-screen theater has been a fixture of the community for a very long time (Uproxx attended the premiere of Guapdad 4000’s short film Stoop Kid there a couple of years ago).
The Vince Staples Show has its origins as a series of YouTube shorts the Long Beach rapper used to debut new music. Only two episodes of the original concept were produced before Netflix picked up the miniseries, which follows Vince through a series of day-in-the-life vignettes showcasing his wry humor and the unexpected zaniness of being a semi-famous rapper.
The Vince Staples Show premieres on Netflix on 2/15.
Rapper Vince Staples is making a venture into comedy. Last year, fans got a taste of Staples’ acting and comedic talents on Abbott Elementary and in Hulu’s remake of White Men Can’t Jump. Next month, the rapper will premiere a new series of his own, The Vince Staples Show on Netflix. The show centers around a fictional version of Staples on his daily adventures in Los Angeles.
The show boasts a promising cast and crew, with Staples himself and Kenya Barris tapped as executive producers, alongside Ian Edelman, Maurice Williams, Corey Smyth, and William Stefan Smith. Staples will appear in every episode, and Vanessa Bell Calloway, Andrea Ellsworth, Naté Jones, Arturo Castro, Scott MacArthur, Bryan Greenberg, and Myles Bullock will guest star.
According to a press release issued by Netflix, there will be five episodes of The Vince Staples Show. Each episode will be about 30 minutes in length.
All five episodes of The Vince Staples Show will be available to stream on Thursday, February 15 on Netflix.
You can see the trailer for The Vince Staples Show above.
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