The untold story of Southern Hip-Hop! In a commercial music industry which has lost its way artistically and creatively, Southern Hip-Hop is steeped in spirituality and struggle and is deeply rooted in slavery, the civil rights movement, poverty and oppression. Dirty States of America chronicles Southern Hip-Hop culture's rich history. Raw and poignant, often humorous, the film explores the driving forces behind the Southern experience. Now for the first time, hear from the rappers who started it all in the Dirty South! Featuring the "cream of the crop" of the All-Stars of Southern Hip-Hop including David Banner, Outkast, Lil John, Scarface, Killer Mike, Goodie Mob, Petey Pablo, Bubba Sparxxx, Khia, Juvenile, Lil' Flip and many more! Featuring gold and platinum artists Outkast, Mystikal, Scarface, Goodie Mob, Lil' John, Petey Pablo, Juvenile, Bubba Sparxxx, Lil' Flip, Devin the Dude, Youngbloodz, 8Ball, Khia, T.I., Big Gipp, Big V and Cee-Lo