Stereogum — Vincent Jamal Staples doesn't have to hide behind an MC name, middle name, or street name, at a time when most of his fellow rappers of the gangster tradition wouldn't be caught dead using their government name. That should let you know what Vince is... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Attempting to quantify the volume of music stories that have transpired across the 22 miles of Sunset Boulevard is a fool’s game. But a few well-arranged snapshots from the thoroughfare’s recording studios, venues, record labels and sho... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Attempting to quantify the volume of music stories that have transpired across the 22 miles of Sunset Boulevard is a fool’s game. But a few well-arranged snapshots from the thoroughfare’s recording studios, venues, record labels and sho... more info

Core News — “Iggy serves you up a sonic cocktail to start the weekend off. This week he’s spinning tracks by Vince Staples, Solo 45, London Grammar, Discharge and Songhoy Blues. Iggy’s musical legacy has inspired and energised rock and roll’s alternative... more info

Stereogum — Vince Staples brought his Big Fish Theory promotional onslaught to Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night. He performed quasi-title-track "Big Fish" with Juicy J in tow to rap the hook and shower the audience with money -- so not only did they get to see a ... more info

Stereogum — Gorillaz have just shared a new video for "Strobelite," the Peven Everett-featuring track from their latest album, Humanz . It was directed by Raoul Skinbeck and takes place on a kaleidoscopic club dance floor and features cameos from Vince Staples ... more info

AllHipHop — VINCE STAPLES CALLS R. KELLY A FOOL! more info

New York Post — By rights, Vince Staples should be out living a baller lifestyle, right now. The Long Beach, Calif., native experienced a childhood without his father (who was imprisoned for drug dealing), and an adolescence clouded with his own gang affiliations. A... more info

KEXP Seattle — Written by Morgen and Amie Schuler Day two of Forecastle Music Fest started the same way day one did: hot. That didn’t stop me from getting there as early as I could to start capturing the fantastic musicians they had scheduled. Lucy Dacus kic... more info

Stereogum — Tyga's new project, Bitch I'm The Shit 2, is coming out at the end of the week. It's his first release since being signed to G.O.O.D. Music last fall. Today, he's revealed the tracklist and it features a number of marquee guests, including Kanye West... more info