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Vince Staples Cry Baby Independent Album 2026

⚡ Hip-Hop · Independent

Vince Staples Goes Independent With 'Cry Baby,' a Searing 10-Track Statement

Released June 5, 2026, Cry Baby is Staples' first fully independent album — built around live instrumentation and hard-edged commentary on Trump, violence, and race in America.

Marcus Reid · June 8, 2026 · 5 min read

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