Vince Staples Returns to Apple Music Radio With New Show '5 on Fridays'

Vince Staples is bringing his curation back to the airwaves. According to an official announcement, the Long Beach rapper is launching a new weekly show on Apple Music Radio titled 5 on Fridays with Vince Staples. Premiering July 10 at 11 AM PT, the program will broadcast live from Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles, with subsequent episodes airing weekly at the same time. The premise is straightforward: Staples will count down his five favorite new releases from the Thursday night streaming drops. In a statement, Staples praised the "impeccable" songwriting of his selections, adding, "Hopefully you love Music, because thats all we got." This is a smart play for Apple. Staples is one of the sharpest, most unpredictable personalities in the culture, and his previous Apple Music runs—including RAMONA RADIO, S E A B S, and Smile, You're on Radio—proved he can host circles around traditional DJs. The radio return caps off a busy summer for Staples, who released his post-punk-leaning album Cry Baby on June 5, following his 2024 Def Jam swan song, Dark Times. While Netflix recently canceled his self-titled comedy series after two seasons, Staples remains a premier voice across mediums. Listeners can tune in to the debut episode this Friday on Apple Music.