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RAP PLUG LIVE IS THE ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR BOTH FANS AND ARTISTS IN 2020
Overview
Rap Plug Live is a digital content platform that enables fans and followers to experience content and live videos from their favorite artists and industry pros. Our users can watch lessons from some of the best as they share their stories, skills, shortcuts, failures, and successes.
From concert live streams to exclusive events, Rap Plug Live makes sure your fans get access to concerts, listening parties, and behind-the-scenes content. They can connect from anywhere in the world, with any screen or headset. They can enjoy any experience as if they were actually there.
THE PROBLEM
Whether you live in a densely populated community or a rural town, it’s hard to learn from legitimate professionals in the industry. Many people don’t know the true scope of jobs within the Hip Hop community due to lack of readily available information about the industry, despite the fact that the Hip Hop industry controls about 31% of the music market (Source). For those who take the plunge on their own, lack of access to mentors within the competitive industry can cause people to develop unhealthy business habits.
THE SOLUTION
We at Rap Plug take our relationships with pros very seriously. Our in-house star power and academic bandwidth have given us the ability to teach the masses about the ins and outs of the Hip Hop industry. Our industry pros often share rarely heard tips that will not only inspire but offer easily transferable skills into other industries.
With over 50 careers you may not see under the banner of the music industry, we offer top industry professionals who teach masterclasses, tips and best practices without solely focusing on just the artist out front. We will launch a series of A List influencer campaigns and Master Classes featuring top rappers and entertainers. , Starting with Rap Mogul Rick Ross and his friends.
Rap Plug Live is easy to use and easy to access. Download the app or visit the website to create a FREE account, then select and choose the content you would like to watch. From there, users can comment, stream and share content to their community as well as enter contests and challenges to PLUG with their favorite industry professional or celebrity. Our basic monthly subscription is $4.99 a month, and our Premium plan, which includes PPV content, is $90 a month. We also generate profit through sponsorships, events, and merchandise.
OUR TRACTION
While we are new, Rap Plug Live’s content has already been licensed and used by major media companies such as VHI, BET and Hulu. We have also secured partnerships and or collaborated with major labels, brands and corporations such as Reebok, Ford, Microsoft, Combs Enterprises, Epic, Pandora, and the SXSW Music Festival. Rap Plug Live is also proud to boast collaborations with artists such as Rick Ross, Diddy, 2 Chainz and more!
Rap Plug has acquired and activated users and accounts on our platform who have tested, validated, and learned from top industry influencers and or professionals. Moreover, Rap Plug has generated thousands in revenue from online content, service offerings to artists and sold-out success events and activations from Coast to Coast. We have also raised over $650,000 in seed capital from friends, family and angel investors.
Lastly, Rap Plug has built a very robust internship program that consists of 60 plus paid, unpaid, and independently contracted staff members. Our team consists of 60+ youth and young adults from all over the country and includes partnerships with over 10+ colleges. We plan to expand our team so that we may create more opportunities for young adults aspiring to work in the Hip Hop industry.
THE MARKET
Rap Plug is the SaaS platform for the Hip Hop and Music Industry. We are a subscription based video on demand (SVOD) platform that provides direct access to top music industry professionals and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content that other SVOD platforms won’t give their subscribers. Our users will learn how the Hip Hop industry works on a granular level as well as a macro level, which provides an immersive, educational experience.
Through our contests and events, we give our users access to our celebrities and professionals in ways traditional social media cannot. We believe this access reinforces the hands-on learning approach that’s required to learn about the Hip Hop industry. One of the reasons we are able to give our users this experience is because we provide revenue share opportunities for our celebrities and professionals. This model incentivizes A-list talent to collaborate with us, which in turn, provides us with a legitimate roster to teach up-and-coming professionals.
Lastly, and arguably most importantly, we believe in giving back to our users. Rap Plug provides job opportunities and programs for users who complete our classes and courses. We believe in both our cause to make the Hip Hop industry more accessible, as well as the strength of our curriculum, so that we can create a network of professionals who will help cultivate the next generation of Hip Hop professionals.
WHY INVEST
The Hip Hop Industry is a multi billion dollar industry, and we plan to make Rap Plug its number one educational platform. Our early traction is already stellar, we have the network, platform, and technology to bring the Hip Hop industry to people throughout the country. Invest in Rap Plug, and be a part of the next generation of Hip Hop.
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Rap Plug Investor Night
Atlanta Hip Hop Day, Rap Plug Live partner to deliver virtual festival!
Rap Plug presents The Plugged In Showcase
THE ROSE FEST LINE UP PRESS IMAGE. PHOTO COURTESY: RAP PLUG LIVE. FOR USE BY 360 MAGAZINE.
Atlanta Hip Hop Day, DJ Scream & Rap Plug Live delivering this year’s Virtual Broadcast of the Festival
The Progress Report Media Group is a proud media partner of Rap Plug’s upcoming Plugged In Artist Showcase. Tune in via RapPlugLive.com
Premiering ACID Pro NEXT at SXSW
Company | : | Rap Plug Inc. |
Corporate Address | : | 1103 Silvergate Lane , Mableton , GA 30126 |
Offering Minimum | : | $9,999.35 |
Offering Maximum | : | $999,998.56 |
Minimum Investment Amount(per investor) | : | $249.70 |
Offering Type | : | Equity |
Security Name | : | Common Stock |
Minimum Number of Shares Offered | : | 4,405 |
Maximum Number of Shares Offered | : | 440,528 |
Price per Share | : | $2.27 |
Pre-Money Valuation | : | $19,975,736.68 |
*Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See Bonus info below.
Investment Incentives and Bonuses*
Time-Based:
Friends and Family
Invest within the First 72 hours and receive an additional 15% bonus shares.
Super Early Bird
Invest within the next 72 hours and receive an additional 10% bonus shares.
Early Bird Bonus
Invest in the next 10 days and receive an additional 5% bonus shares.
Amount Based:
Tier 1: $500
Rap Plug T-Shirt + Mask
Tier 2: $1,000
One Performance slot at a Rap Plug Artist Showcase
Definition: An artist performance slot is a 5-10 min performance on a stage / platform provided by Rap Plug in front of a physical or digital audience.
Definition: A artist showcase is an event held by Rap Plug for artists and or aspiring music industry professionals to collaborate, connect and showcase their skills and talent.
Rap Plug T-Shirt + Mask
Tier 3: $5,000
VIP pass to All Exclusive Rap Plug events
One Performance Slot at a Rap Plug Artist Showcase
Rap Plug T-Shirt + Mask
Tier 4: $10,000
5% bonus shares.
Access Exclusive Events (Festivals, Concerts, Showcases, etc)
Two Performance slots at a Rap Plug Artist Showcase
2 Rap Plug T-Shirts / Mask
Quarterly Business Coaching
Lifetime Subscription to RPL Platform
(Includes Master Classes, BTS Content, etc)
RoundTable One on One with Founders
Access to Annual Meet & Greet with Rap Plug Award Winning Pros
Access to annual Rap Plug Retreat / Conference
Tier 5: $25,000
7% Bonus shares
Access Exclusive Events (Festivals, Concerts, Showcases, etc)
Perform at Rap Plug Artist Showcases
Rap Plug T-Shirt / Mask
Quarterly Business Coaching
Lifetime Subscription to RPL Platform
(Includes Master Classes, BTS Content, etc)
Round Table One on One with Founders
Access to Annual Meet & Greet with Rap Plug Award Winning Pros
Access to annual Rap Plug Retreat / Conference
Tier 6: $50,000
10% Bonus shares
Access Exclusive Events (Festivals, Concerts, Showcases, etc)
Perform at Rap Plug Artist Showcases
Rap Plug T-Shirt / Mask
Quarterly Business Coaching
Lifetime Subscription to RPL Platform
(Includes Master Classes, BTS Content, etc)
RoundTable One on One with Founders
Access to Annual Meet & Greet with Rap Plug Award Winning Pros
Access to annual Rap Plug Retreat / Conference
Platinum Investor Member Club
Promoted on website
Promoted in an email blast (150K +)
VIP section at events
Special Edition Rap Plug Merchandise
All-Access Pass at selected Events
*All perks occur when the offering is completed.
The 10% StartEngine Owners' Bonus
Rap Plug will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. OWNer's bonus.
This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Common Stock at $2.27 / share, you will receive 110 shares of Common Stock, meaning you'll own 110 shares for $227. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.
This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investors' eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are cancelled or fail.
Investors will only receive a single bonus, which will be the highest bonus rate they are eligible for.
Voting Rights of Securities Sold in this Offering
Voting Proxy. Each Subscriber shall appoint the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”), or his or her successor, as the Subscriber’s true and lawful proxy and attorney, with the power to act alone and with full power of substitution, to, consistent with this instrument and on behalf of the Subscriber, (i) vote all Securities, (ii) give and receive notices and communications, (iii) execute any instrument or document that the CEO determines is necessary or appropriate in the exercise of its authority under this instrument, and (iv) take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the CEO for the accomplishment of the foregoing. The proxy and power granted by the Subscriber pursuant to this Section are coupled with an interest. Such proxy and power will be irrevocable. The proxy and power, so long as the Subscriber is an individual, will survive the death, incompetency and disability of the Subscriber and, so long as the Subscriber is an entity, will survive the merger or reorganization of the Subscriber or any other entity holding the Securities. However, the Proxy will terminate upon the closing of a firm-commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 covering the offer and sale of Common Stock or the effectiveness of a registration statement under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 covering the Common Stock.
The Company will not incur any irregular use of proceeds.
A crowdfunding investment involves risk. You should not invest any funds in this offering unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. In making an investment decision, investors must rely on their own examination of the issuer and the terms of the offering, including the merits and risks involved. These securities have not been recommended or approved by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority. Furthermore, these authorities have not passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this document. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not pass upon the merits of any securities offered or the terms of the offering, nor does it pass upon the accuracy or completeness of any offering document or literature. These securities are offered under an exemption from registration; however, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not made an independent determination that these securities are exempt from registration.
YES!! It’s back the Rap Plug Inc, Internship / Independent Contractor program is back if you’re interested in joining #TeamRapPlug click the link and apply today.
These are just some of the speakers for our MOBE 30th Anniversary virtual conference on April 22nd! Curtis Symonds Yvette Moyo Byron Allen Aaron Walton Angela Ford Craig A. King Co-Founder Rap Plug Bruce B. Siegal Jason "J." Carter Tahir “Mr. Legacy” Murray Kimatni Rawlins
This is THE conference for small businesses, corporations, agencies, entrepreneurs, media and marketing executives.
There's something for everyone - HBCUs, music & tech, film opportunities, Name Image Likeness (NIL) sports deals, advertising, crypto/NFTs, social justice and a special Fireside Chat with Byron Allen and Curtis Symonds!
We added a bonus education day on 4/21 to discuss the important discussion of Culturally Responsible Teaching in Black independent institutions, the real CRT! You get 2 conferences for the price of 1!
Register now to save $50 off the General Registration until April 1st at mobesymposium.com! More speakers to be announced! Don't miss out! #mobesymposium#onlyatmobe #mobeaccelerates #legacymatters#marketing #advertising #HBCUs
AT&T Dream In Black 20 AT&T Dream In Black is extremely interested in sponsoring an HBCU college tour with panels, performances and master classes. The goal: to collaborate with industry.
Plugged In Showcase
professionals to educate and inspire college students.
This is an opportunity for Rap Plug to target HBCUs while being on the LEGENDZ of the Streetz Tour. We can leverage the pros from the tour to speak to the students while.
Delta Airlines
Delta is interested in Rap Plug Live Master Class content and behind the scenes content. This is an opportunity for Rap Plug to have its content licensed by Delta and companies like Delta enabling us to market and promote Rap Plug directly to new customers. We met the head of D&I and she also attended our Rap Plug Academy kick off in Summerhill Ga for girls 14-18 yrs old where she was blown away and subsequently emailed her entire Delta team including Ed Bastian (CEO). This is a very promising opportunity for us. They literally said “Dream as big as possible on this one and we’ll support the dream”!
Rap Plug Academy and the focus: to teach coding while learning how to make beats and Masterclasses. Schools all over the country are reaching out about our opportunities in this space from Philadelphia, Newark, Atlanta to Nashville and we’re just getting started. One organization just paid for subscriptions for our Masterclasses and the City Of Atlanta paid for it. We can get Delta and many others to underwrite our subscription cost and it’s a win win.
We spoke with the head of Juvenile Detention Centers for the city of Atlanta. He fell in love with the idea of a partnership. He understood the importance of the youth having access to a RP Masterclass series. Most of there child want to be in our industry as you can imagine and since we put a great emphasis on the under celebrated parts of our industry our model is very promising to many institutions.
Sprite/ Red Bull / Coke / Monstor
Rap Star Energy Drink / Vydia are
all Interested in sponsoring the tour and or the live stream component of the tour.
Our most recent recent partnership for powerful advertisers and sponsors is with Urban Edge Networks. Led by Todd Brown and Hardy Pelt, they are leaders for black owned companies that partner with advertising agencies. They work closely with Byron Allen (and his enterprise) and are supporting us in many ways in 2022 and forward - augmenting our site to allow companies to market there products (ie: Target, Microsoft) in very savvy and commercially appealing ways with over 60 yrs experience. Their clients include Black Girls Rock, Roland Martin’s Show, Kevin Frasier’s company, HBCU League Pass etc.
We know there are others who may fit as strategic partners and or sponsors as well.
SALUTE to @att ✊🏾 They informed us that our Co Founder Craig King is now a 2022 Black Future Maker! Craig is proud to be in such esteemed company! In addition, Thank you, artist @gardenofjourney, Georgie Nakima, for the portrait!
Every Black Future Maker pursues greater possibilities, for themselves and their
communities. Whatever their talents, they’re opening new doors for those who
want to shape the future. #DreaminBlack#ATTInfluencer
#MakingPurposePowerful #RapplugLive#RapplugAcademy #blackfuturemaker #ThankYou#StayTuned
"THE MR HANKY PRO CLASS"
Working with artists from City girls, Erica banks, Lil DuVal , Snoop Dogg, Jeezy and more, Mr. Hanky and Rap plug live teamed up to give you an exclusive look into his creative process and much more.
Topics include:
Inside the “Twerkulator”
Inside the “Living my best life”
Inside the “City girls song”
Women in Rap
Building the Beat
And much more!
Beyond this educational and entertainment filled pro class, this is your chance to learn more about Mr. Hanky and how he became who he is today.
Go to https://rappluglive.com/categories/pro-class today to purchase this PRO CLASS.
Powered by @therealrapplug @bcriss_@craigkingofficial @amrhankybeat @rappluglive
Rap Plug will host a quarterly event called the “Plugged In Showcase.”
Event Case Study
This event gives us a unique opportunity to
Market and promote the Rap Plug app and platform Promote the Start Engine campaign
Test and perfect our live stream service
Recruit and onboard new potential Rap Plug pros Generate income from artist performing slots Create new content for our platform
Secure revenue from sponsors and ticket sales Secure and retain strategic partnerships with labels.
We have already tested and proven this as a valid strategy.
With the right team and planning this can be an event that we grow and scale quarterly and potentially on board in multiple cities and markets or a blowout annual event like The Revolt Summit with powerful sponsors.
Rap Plug was also hired to provide live streaming services to one vendor in October which generated $6,000 of income for the company. Although Rap Plug has monetized these events we still had to pay staff, partners and vendors the breakdown is provided in the burn rate overview.
Congratulations to our Rap Plug Pro entrepreneur and entertainment lawyer BERNIE LAWRENCE @berniegetsyoupaid on her accomplishment of being recognized as “One of The Most 10 influential Black Women of 2022” .. Pro Class is coming soon to @rappluglive
B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, PC is a boutique law firm that specializes in Entertainment, Corporate, and Intellectual Property Law.
Since her establishment in Atlanta, Georgia in 2002, her focus has been in the areas of Music, Trademark, Copyright, Film/TV Rights, Media Technology, Licensing, and Corporate Transactions.
Clients include but are not limited to:
21 Savage
Diddy
Mulatto
+ More
Rap Plug is currently on tour with our partner Rick Ross. The tour supports Rap Plug’s objectives by providing the following.
A. Rap Plug has been marketing and promoting the Start Engine campaign in 20+ cities directly to 7,000 + Hip Hop fans and potential investors / customers within each arena. Our ambassadors and street team have been passing out fliers and posters in these arenas. We have had promo banners, signage, QR Codes, and vendor booths in each arena pushing our campaign and app.
B. Exclusive Content
C. Live Streaming / VOD Tour Services
D. Strategic Partners / Sponsors
Rap Plug has identified major corporations who are interested in sponsoring Rap Plug events, tours and/or content.
[The following is an automated notice from the StartEngine team].
Hello!
As you might know, Rap Plug Inc. has exceeded its minimum funding goal. When a company reaches its minimum on StartEngine, it's about to begin withdrawing funds. If you invested in Rap Plug Inc. be on the lookout for an email that describes more about the disbursement process.
This campaign will continue to accept investments until its indicated closing date.
Thanks for funding the future.
-StartEngine
[The following is an automated notice from the StartEngine team].
Hello!
As you might know, Rap Plug Inc. has exceeded its minimum funding goal. When a company reaches its minimum on StartEngine, it's about to begin withdrawing funds. If you invested in Rap Plug Inc. be on the lookout for an email that describes more about the disbursement process.
This campaign will continue to accept investments until its indicated closing date.
Thanks for funding the future.
-StartEngine
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