Vince Staples has stated that rap culture is now the primary cultural export for American culture, with hip-hop being the defining cultural export. He believes that the concept of rock stars has evolved significantly since the days of Kurt Cobain and grunge era. In a 2015 interview, he stated that while rock stars have more of an edge that can exist in modern cultural standards like those of artists like A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Kanye West, and Tyler, the Creator, he believes that hip-Hop culture is synonymous with American culture. The author also highlighted that rap is the genre.