Here’s a pretty great fan-made “documentary” on the rise of Kanye West by James Workman. We’ve seen much of this footage before in one place or another, but the art is in the editing. Workman pieced together 45 minutes worth of rare and mostly unseen footage, camera phone clips, interviews, audio and commentary to create a profile of one of the most polarizing artists in the history of Rap music. Well worth a watch.

Previously: Kanye Walks Into a Pole, Flips on Paparazzi

Here’s a teaser trailer for Suddenly, a new documentary charting Rocky’s meteoric rise from BlowHipHopTV.

Previously: A$AP Rocky Interview w/ Angie Martinez

Here’s a short “mini-doc” about Rich Boy’s career thus far leading up to the release of his new LP, Break The Pot.

Previously: Rich Boy Performs “Break The Pot” on Sway in the Morning | Rich Boy ft. Doe B, Playboi Lo & Smash – Pimp On

Hot 97 documented the recording of P.A.P.I.’s new LP, Student of the Game.

Previously: N.O.R.E. aka P.A.P.I. – Student Of The Game (Track List)

Here is part 2 of Chief Keef’s From Rags To Riches documentary. Shot by DGainz

Previously: Part 1

On this special edition of FUSE’s “Crate Diggers” we get an unprecedented look at the late Dilla’s epic vinyl collection, which has been under wraps since his death.

Previously: Talib Kweli, House Shoes, Illa J, DJ Spinna & J. Rocc at Dilla Day Detroit

This track was recorded on Superbowl Sunday. Check out a short documentary on how it came together after the jump.

Props: Closed Sessions

Previously: Sir Michael Rocks & Vic Mensa – So Stupid (Prod. by DJ Babu)

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In episode 4 of Red Bull Music’s H∆SHTAG$ documentary series, they explore the origins of the “Beats” instrumental phenomenon and speak with some of the music’s earliest pioneers about how they went from trading tracks on Myspace to being certified festival killers.

Previously: Video: Don’t Call It #CloudRap ft. Main Attrakionz, Flatbush Zombies, Robb Bank$ & SpaceGhostPurrp (Mini-Doc) | Nardwuar vs. Flying Lotus | TNGHT – R U Ready

In this bonus clip from Snoop’s Reincarnated documentary, he visits the notorious Kingston neighborhood of Tivoli Gardens, home of the now incarcerated drug don Christopher “Dudus” Coke.

Previously: Snoop Lion’s Reincarnated Screening in L.A.

For episode 3 of their H∆SHTAG$ documentary series on internet music, Redbull Music Academy explores the Cloud Rap phenomenon with Squadda B and MondreM.A.N. of Main Attrakionz, the Flatbuzh Zombies, Robb Bank$, SpaceghostPurrp and various industry watchers.

Spotted: PnP

Previously: Flatbush Zombies – MRAZ (Video) | Main Attrakionz – Take U There (Video) | SpaceGhostPurrp ft. Nell – No Trouble (Video)