Vince Staples returns to Netflix with Season 2 of his self-titled collection, diving into grief and identification by surreal comedy.
Vince Staples is bringing extra chaos and charisma again to Netflix as his semi-autobiographical comedy collection returns for a second season on November 6 with a darker tone and a contemporary trailer to match.
The streaming platform confirmed the premiere date earlier this week, teasing a brand new chapter of The Vince Staples Present that explores grief, identification and the lingering weight of previous errors.
The present, set in Lengthy Seaside, the place Staples grew up, makes use of absurdist humor and sharp storytelling to mirror the rapper’s real-life experiences.
Season 2 picks up after a devastating loss sends Vince on a chaotic seek for peace. However as he tries to maneuver ahead, the previous retains pulling him again into outdated patterns.
The collection was created by Staples together with Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams.
Returning solid members embrace Vanessa Bell Calloway and Naté Jones, whereas comic Zack Fox joins the lineup as a visitor star this season.
Staples, who constructed his identify in Hip-Hop with albums like Summertime ’06, Huge Fish Concept and FM!, has lengthy spoken concerning the violence and trauma he witnessed rising up in Lengthy Seaside.
He as soon as described a summer season in Ramona Park as “white-hot,” a time when he misplaced a number of buddies to avenue violence earlier than he was even sufficiently old to drive.
That honesty has carried over into his performing. The Vince Staples Present, which debuted in February 2024, rapidly drew consideration for its mixture of surreal comedy and social commentary.
Netflix dropped the trailer alongside the discharge date, providing a glimpse on the extra intense tone.
Whereas nonetheless laced with Staples’ dry wit, the upcoming season hints at heavier themes and private reckoning.
Season 2 of The Vince Staples Present premieres November 6 on Netflix.
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