Vince Staples delivered a standout moment at Lollapalooza 2024 when he invited a white fan, named Stefan, to take over his performance on August 4. During his set, Staples humorously challenged Stefan to perform his 2017 hit “Big Fish,” using the opportunity to address accusations of racism in a playful manner.
Before handing over the mic, Staples warned Stefan to avoid excessive phone use and joked, “If you do this right, I’m not gon’ think you racist. If you fuck this up, I’ma think you say n-gger when you go home.” Stefan, who assured he does not use the racial slur, struggled with the lyrics but eventually got into the groove.
At one point, Staples quipped, “Sing into the mic you bitch,” adding to the comedic effect. Despite Stefan’s shaky start, the audience appreciated the unexpected segment, with some viewers expressing their amusement on social media. One fan tweeted, “I haven’t laughed so hard in months,” while another remarked, “Thank you for an actual real audience participation segment that was funny as hell.”
In other news, Vince Staples is gearing up for his Black In America tour, which kicks off in October and will support his latest album, Dark Times. This tour marks his final project with Def Jam, and fans can look forward to seeing him perform in various cities, including New York, Washington, D.C., and Seattle.
Staples recently announced that his Netflix series will return for a second season, further adding to his busy schedule.
