: It was notably featured at the SXSW Film Festival as part of its "24 Beats Per Second" program. Other References
: The film features prominent figures of the movement, including XXXTentacion , Lil Peep , Lil Xan , Smokepurpp , and Bhad Bhabie . American Rapstar
" American Rapstar " most prominently refers to a that explores the rise of the "SoundCloud rap" era and its profound impact on the music industry. Documentary Film (2020) : It was notably featured at the SXSW
: There is also a song titled "American Rapstar" by artist Big K.R.I.T. , which he produced himself. It has been featured on curated hip-hop playlists as recently as late 2025. Documentary Film (2020) : There is also a
: It examines how these artists bypassed traditional industry gatekeepers using social media and SoundCloud to build massive, cult-like followings.
: The documentary highlights how these young rappers "unsettled the music industry" and tested the boundaries of pop culture through their raw, often controversial styles.