Vince Staples Says He Has No Writing Process

“It just happens.”

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[gallery columns="3"]Vogue recently set up an interview with Vince Staples during FYF Fest. The rapper talked about his latest project, Prima Donna and the “writing” process behind it. Staying true to his unpredictable nature, the Long Beach native revealed that there “is no writing process” and that “it just happens.” Staples goes on to explain that he knows what he likes and doesn’t like, and therefore will not force himself to write something that doesn’t come naturally to him. Watch the short conversation above.

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