Vince Staples is accompanied on stage by an intricate light show.
Vince Staples takes the 9:30 Club stage.
Vince Staples opens his set with “Feels Like Summer,” the first track from his new album “FM!”
The central piece of the Smile, You’re on Camera Tour is the large display behind Vince Staples featuring side view shots of the rapper.
Vince Staples speaks to a member of his production crew.
Vince Staples squats during his performance.
Vince Staples takes a moment to reflect during his performance.
Vince Staples performs “Don’t Get Chipped” from his new album “FM!”
Vince Staples delivers a powerful performance.
Vince Staples speaks to an audience member during his performance.
Vince Staples performs “Lift Me Up” from his album “Summertime ’06.”
Staples concludes his set with a touching tribute to his friend Mac Miller by playing his entire Tiny Desk Concert.
Buddy takes the 9:30 Club stage.
Buddy encourages fans to put their hands up.
Buddy performs his Khalid-assisted single “Trippin.”
Buddy interacts with a member of the audience.
Buddy performs his song “Shine.”
Buddy gets amped during his performance.
Buddy concludes his opening set.
Armani White kicks off the night during his opening performance.
Armani White drinks tea while performing.
Armani White gives a passionate performance.
Armani White looks out at the crowd.
Armani White interacts with audience members during his performance.
Armani White concludes his opening set.
Fresh off the release of his new album “FM!” Long Beach rapper Vince Staples embarked on the 37-stop Smile, You’re on Camera Tour which included two sold-out shows at Northwest DC’s 9:30 Club. Accompanied by opening sets from Compton rapper Buddy and Philadelphia’s Armani White, Staples brought the house down.
After an hour on stage performing every full-length track from “FM!” as well as hits from 2015’s “Summertime ’06” and more, Staples concluded by playing the entirety of the late Mac Miller’s 17 minute long Tiny Desk Concert. Check out photos from the show above!
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