Vince Staples Plans ‘Black in America’ Tour
Now that his new album, Dark Times, is out and Netflix has renewed his TV series, Vince Staples can finally relax in the way Vince Staples relaxes best: by constantly working. This fall, after a European run, the rapper will tour North America, hitting festivals and mid-sized venues on a trek he’s dubbed the “Black in America Tour.”
The dates, which feature Baby Rose on some shows, kick off with a set at Austin City Limits Music Festival in October and run sporadically for about a month. He’ll close the festivities with a gig at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium on Nov. 6. Ticketing details are on Staples’ website.
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Rolling Stone gave Dark Times a mostly positive review. “With Dark Times, Staples insists on softer tones,” the review said. “The street bravado he displays on ‘Children’s Song,’ where he warns, ‘Don’t play with my Crip and play with your kids, bitch,’ feels outweighed by tracks like ‘Shame on the Devil,’ where he makes a fraught confession: ‘I know some hoes that’ll pull up to give me some pussy before they come give me a hug.'”
In a recent Rolling Stone interview, Staples said he was happy with the way people have embraced The Vince Staples Show, which puts a comedic spin on the rapper’s life. “I think I have a niche fan base,” he said. “I’ve never had an extreme level of success. So, I’m always open to people not liking something or it not [being digested] right. I was honestly surprised by the way that it was received.”
Vince Staples tour dates:
Oct. 5 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Music Festival
Oct. 14 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern *
Oct. 18 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
Oct. 20 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner *
Oct. 21 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
Oct. 23 – Toronto, Ontario @ History *
Oct. 24 – Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem *
Oct. 26 – Detroit, MI @ Masonic Cathedral Theatre *
Oct. 28 – Minneapolis, MN @ Palace Theatre *
Oct. 30 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom *
Nov. 2 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo *
Nov. 3 – Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Nov. 5 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield *
Nov. 6 – Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall *
* with Baby Rose
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