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What is the state of the art of hip hop music in the year 2002? Where is the music headed, who are the artists making a difference, and do the boasting and regional rivalries mean anything in post-9/11 America? American Rap Stars is a documentary which takes an in-depth look at the current hip hop scene, and features interviews and performances with some of the most important artists in the business; participants include Snoop Dogg, Outkast, Ludacris, Run DMC, Jay Z Goodie Mob, The Roots, Russell Simmons, and more.