American Rapstar(2020)
American Rapstar Synopsis
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.
American Rapstar (2020) is a music and documentary film directed by Justin Staple, released on November 11, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Lil Pump, Taylor Lorenz, Ernest Baker and Chris King. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Justin Staple
- Producers:
- Kerstin Emhoff, Braxton Pope
- Production:
- Ventureland
- Status:
- Released
American Rapstar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lil Pump
as Self
Taylor Lorenz
as Self
- Ernest Baker
Ernest Baker
as Self
- Chris King
Chris King
as Self
- Bigheadonthebeat
Bigheadonthebeat
as Self
- Mama Bighead
Mama Bighead
as Self
Bhad Bhabie
as Self
- Desto Dubb
Desto Dubb
as Self
- Lil Xan
Lil Xan
as Self
![Charlie Rose as Self [Archive] in American Rapstar (2020)](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/dJLH4tc8Kf6oVLXSliK7l382E8W.jpg)
Charlie Rose
as Self [Archive]
![Chuck D as Self [Archive] in American Rapstar (2020)](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/bKUsmjaGJYqKF0iRmKrGfTbxJ2W.jpg)
Chuck D
as Self [Archive]
- Sophie Kautz
Sophie Kautz
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Justin Staple, produced by Kerstin Emhoff and Braxton Pope.
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American Rapstar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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American Rapstar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Rapstar online?
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American Rapstar (2020) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Rapstar?
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The main cast of American Rapstar (2020) includes Lil Pump, Taylor Lorenz, Ernest Baker, Chris King and Bigheadonthebeat. The film was directed by Justin Staple. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Rapstar released?
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American Rapstar was released on November 11, 2020 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is American Rapstar worth watching?
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American Rapstar (2020) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.