Vince Staples Announces 16-Date Cry Baby Tour

Rapper Vince Staples has announced a 16-date North American tour this fall in support of his recently released seventh studio album, "Cry Baby." The tour will begin on October 19 in Atlanta and conclude on November 15 in San Francisco, with stops including Houston, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, and Denver.

Staples will be accompanied by a live band for the tour, a shift that reflects the musical direction of the new album. "Cry Baby," released earlier this month, marks a notable artistic departure for the Long Beach artist, incorporating guitar-led rock instrumentation and live drums. The album has been described as a politically charged work that critiques American society and urges empowerment. The lead single, "Blackberry Marmalade," features stark lyrical repetition and juxtaposes personal wisdom with societal violence.

The album's release was accompanied by high-concept music videos for several tracks, including "Blackberry Marmalade." That video, filmed in the style of a first-person shooter game, was age-restricted on YouTube shortly after its release.

The "Cry Baby Tour" itinerary includes an opening night at the Tabernacle in Atlanta on October 19, followed by Texas dates...