Vince Staples is back. The Long Beach rapper released his new album Cry Baby on June 5, 2026 — his seventh studio album and his first project since going independent in 2024. Across a tight 35-minute run, Staples leans into punk-rock energy and sharp, politically charged writing, with early reviews calling it one of the strongest rap albums of the year so far. The independent move marks a new chapter for one of hip-hop’s most distinctive voices, who has long balanced critical acclaim with a refusal to play by industry rules.
