Parthenope, born in the sea near Naples in 1950, is beautiful, enigmatic, and intelligent. She is shamelessly courted by many. However, beauty comes at a cost.

When a 16-year-old girl vanishes, secrets come to light and disrupt a small community as her friends and family try to re-create her last movements.

Set in Milan's QT8 neighborhood, Hype tells the story of three young friends united by their passion for rap. When they are discovered by a prestigious record label, their dreams of success intertwine with the harsh reality of the streets, forcing them to choose between music, friendship, and survival.