Vince Staples remembers SOPHIE as "very unique," "very  bright," and incredibly fearless.

On Tuesday, the Long Beach rapper reflected on meeting the Grammy-nominated artist back in 2016, and how they went on to develop a friendship that went far beyond music. Staples said he was introduced to SOPHIE while they were both opening for Flume's Australia tour, and recalled one of the first interactions he every had with the late artist.