Vince Staples (born July 2, 1993) is an American rapper from Long Beach, California. He is one-third of the Hip hopgroup Cutthroat Boyz, alongside fellow California rappers Joey Fatts, and Aston Matthews. Staples is currently signed toBlacksmith Records, A.G., ARTium Recordings and Def Jam Recordings. He came to prominence with his appearances on albums by Odd Future members and his collaborative mixtape titled Stolen Youth, with fellow American rapper Mac Miller, who produced the entire project. In October 2014 he released his debut EP Hell Can Wait which included the singles Hands Up and Blue Suede.