White Men Can’t Rap follows an ambitious white filmmaker determined to prove himself within the rap world, despite lacking the cultural credibility he desperately wants. As he pushes to create his next breakout project, he forms an uneasy partnership with a talented producer-rapper whose skill and perspective challenge his assumptions about artistry, ownership, and respect. What begins as a pursuit of success quickly turns into a confrontation with ego, authenticity, and the boundaries between appreciation and appropriation. Set against the backdrop of the modern independent music scene, the film explores collaboration, ambition, and the cost of chasing validation in a culture that doesn’t owe you acceptance.
Director
Riley Harper
Runtime
55 min