American Rapstar
A new movement of disturbed, lo-fi teenage rappers has formed in Trump's America, using the SoundCloud streaming technology to fast become the most culturally disruptive force in hip hop, frightening the world with their rowdy antics, prescription drug usage, and rebellious punk energy. What do these newly billionaire musicians have to say about the current state of youth culture and the future of the music streaming industry? In an effort to comprehend how we got here and where we're going, we study the SoundCloud rap scene's biggest artists from the perspective of the culture as well as the broader musical background.