Storyline
A new scene of troubled, lo-fi young rappers have emerged from Trump’s America, utilizing the SoundCloud streaming platform to quickly become the most culturally disruptive force in hip hop, shocking the world with their rambunctious antics, prescription drug use, facial tattoos, and rebellious punk energy. What do these newly minted millionaire artists say about the state of youth culture today and the future of the music streaming economy? We examine the SoundCloud rap scene’s biggest stars from within the culture as well placing them in the broader musical context in an attempt to understand how we arrived here and where we are headed.
Cast & Crew
Lil Pump
Self
Lead
Taylor Lorenz
Self
EB
Ernest Baker
Self
CK
Chris King
Self
B
Bigheadonthebeat
Self
MB
Mama Bighead
Self
Bhad Bhabie
Self
DD
Desto Dubb
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Justin Staple's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. American Rapstar is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
