Rap World

In 2009, Matt and Casey, working at a movie theater in suburban Tobyhanna, decide to record a rap album in one night and document the process as a home movie directed by their friend Ben. The goal is to capture raw, spontaneous moments as they attempt to create something complete. The plan sets the framework for the night’s misadventures.

After leaving work, the group stops at a McDonald's drive-through. Casey tricks Matt into ordering 'mystic sauce' for Jason, embarrassing Matt in front of the driver and the crew. The moment adds a tense, humorous note to the night's chaos.

They arrive at Casey’s mother's house, which will serve as their makeshift studio while she’s out for cosmetic ear surgery. The space becomes the temporary creative hub for their sessions. The environment shifts the mood from planning to real-world experimentation.

Jason shares an instrumental track he produced, and Matt apologizes for the earlier tension while inviting him to join the project. Casey supports the collaboration, helping form the Coolbaugh Crew. The group realizes their first real step toward finishing an album.

Casey retrieves a pistol from his mother's room to use as a prop for promotional images. The weapon is used as part of their photos and imagery, adding an unsettling edge to the shoot. The prop signals the escalating edge of the group's creative process.

The group delays recording and dimms the mood by smoking marijuana. They drift between casual talk and scattered preparation before refocusing on the music. The downtime underscores the chaotic, improvisational nature of their project.

Jason records a video message for Kiera, the woman he is trying to court. He speaks with hopeful tones as the night drags on. The message becomes a personal thread amid the band's chaotic work.

They visit Casey’s cousin Serj to score more marijuana after technical difficulties hamper their first recording attempt. Serj’s mother scolds him for inviting friends over while caring for his grandmother. The detour adds tension and delays to their schedule.

The crew attends a local house party where Kiera is present. Jason offers Kiera a ring and asks to date her, which she misinterprets as a marriage proposal and laughs. The party also brings Matt’s ex-wife’s sister into conflict with him over his attendance.

The party devolves into a verbal clash among attendees. Jason ends his romantic pursuit of Kiera, while Matt and Casey cope with mounting pressures. The social chaos lingers as the night deepens.

Back at their home base, Jason tries to lift Matt and Casey’s spirits after the party. Kelsey, Matt’s ex-wife, arrives to confront him about his partygoing. Tensions rise as personal and creative ambitions collide.

After heated arguments, Matt and Kelsey attempt to have sex, but Matt cannot achieve an erection. The moment underscores emotional strain and the cost of a night filled with distractions. Nonetheless, the group resumes their recording late into the night.

Hours later, the group begins recording again and finishes the album in the early morning hours of the next day. The track becomes the culmination of their chaotic, improvisational session. They finally feel a sense of achievement before disaster strikes.

Casey suggests recording the sound of a gunshot for the album. They go into the woods to record, and Jason accidentally shoots Matt in the leg. Matt dies from the bullet wound in his femoral artery shortly after, turning the night from celebration to tragedy.

At the funeral, Matt’s sister argues with his ex-wife during the eulogy while friends offer awkward tributes. The montage shows the strain on families and friends as they cope with the loss. The film ends with a sample of the album set to home movie footage and text detailing what happened to the friends and their families afterward.