Vince Staples is taking a grassroots strategy to selling his forthcoming Netflix present by hitting the streets to get the phrase out.
In a hilarious promo clip posted on his social media accounts on Thursday (January 18), Vince heads out to Hollywood Blvd. with a megaphone and a stack of Netflix reward playing cards to get individuals excited.
“I used to stroll down these streets amongst the crackheads, and now we on Netflix!” he opens the clip.
When he requested somebody who Vince Staples is and the person doesn’t perceive, Vince describes himself in third particular person as a former Lakers participant who now has a present.
After just a few extra comedic interactions with individuals, Vince ends the video with: “Should you like Black individuals, make some noise! We’ve no price range for advertising and marketing. Due to that, we on Hollywood Boulevard handing out reward playing cards for Netflix. Please watch our present as a result of in case you don’t, we could be broke.”
The Vince Staples Present hits Netflix on February 15. Try the promo under.
The Vince Staples Present is by the individuals and FOR the individuals. So we put it on the market amongst the individuals. Who’s Vince Staples? Discover out February fifteenth on @netflixpic.twitter.com/WwevJsNl3O
— vince (@vincestaples) January 18, 2024
The present was first introduced in September 2022, with a press launch revealing the collection can be loosely primarily based on the rapper’s life and set in Lengthy Seaside. Staples will probably be starring, and in addition government producing alongside acclaimed producer and director Kenya Barris and his Khalabo Ink Society.
“I’m excited to associate with Netflix and Kenya Barris on The Vince Staples Present,” Vince Staples mentioned in a press release. “This has been one thing I’ve been creating for a while and I’m joyful it’s coming to fruition.”
Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams function co-showrunners and government produce with Staples, Barris for Khalabo Ink Society, Corey Smyth and Calmatic.
As he ready for his personal present, Vince Staples definitely had ample time to get his appearing chops prepared with roles within the 2023 movie White Males Can’t Soar and a recurring function on Abbott Elementary.
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And for followers of Vince’s music, don’t have any fears – he’s not placing the mic down in lieu of his Hollywood journey. Simply final week, he teased new music for 2024 with an Instagram publish. In a screenshot of a dialog between himself and an unnamed buddy, the buddy informed the “Norf Norf” rapper that he was welcome to cease by for some meals if he was hungry and nonetheless within the studio.
“Vince Staples Music 2024,” he wrote within the caption.
Nevertheless, he didn’t say when he can be releasing the brand new music, or who can be featured on the tracks.
