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Connecting Culture To Community Through Technology

Rap Plug Live is a digital content startup that connects Hip Hop fans with their favorite artists as well as prominent figures in the rap community. Users can learn how to break into the industry from established pros through a curriculum designed by Hip Hop legends. Their team consists of battle-tested entrepreneurs, producers, and marketers who aim to make Rap Plug Live the number one educational platform for the Hip Hop industry.

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This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Capital, LLC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.
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REASONS TO INVEST

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Spearheaded by a team of industry leaders who collectively have over 30 years of experience building, growing and scaling businesses. They have worked with and collaborated with some of the biggest artists, brands and corporations in the world

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They have secured partnerships with MAJOR celebrities such as Rick Ross, Diddy, and Eric Bellinger as well as numerous influencers

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Thousands of active accounts, over $650,000 in seed funding, and revenue
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TEAM

Branden Criss

Branden Criss • CEO / Co-Founder

Branden Criss - Co Founder and CO CEO 

Branden Criss is an Innovative leader, marketing consultant and tech entrepreneur with a long track record of success in marketing and growing businesses. He is the Co /Founder of Rap Plug Inc, and a self taught developer and the recipient of multiple awards, board member for multiple non profits and start ups, and a personal marketing, technology and branding consultant to celebrities, organizations and artists. He recently launched his tech start up "Rap Plug Inc'' a social networking platform for the Hip Hop industry. Branden has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for his start-up, won numerous pitch competitions, been accepted into multiple tech accelerators and received investments from major entities like Boomtown and ComcastNBC Universal The Farm. Branden has collaborated, consulted and contracted with major corporations, organizations and key influencers like Revolt TV, Combs Enterprise, Microsoft, United Way, SXSW, A3C Music Festival and Conference, BET, Viacom, Magix / Acid Pro Next, Reebok, Quality Control Music, Capitol Records, Eric Bellinger, P Diddy, Master P, Spotify, Sound Exchange and many more. Branden Criss alongside his partner Craig King has recently partnered with Rick Ross a.k.a. “The Boss” (artist/entrepreneur) as part owner of their venture and platform “Rap Plug Live”.

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Craig King

Craig King • Chairman / Co-Founder

Craig A. King has an extensive background of over 30 years in production, computer programming and engineering. He is the co-founder and CEO of Rap Plug alongside Branden Criss and has recently partnered with Rick Ross a.k.a. “The Boss” (artist/entrepreneur) as part owner. 

Current and History 

Mr. King produced the music and lyrics for Ford and their 2017 Born To Roll campaign and the music for the 2018 Born To Roll campaign as well. Mr. King worked in the university arena as an Adjunct Instructor at Vanderbilt University and Howard University. Multi-Award winning Craig A. King (The HipHop Technovator) has worked with Grammy award winning artists and producers Will Smith, Ludacris, Aaliyah, Quincy Jones, Kanye West and countless others as a producer and musician. This GRAMMY Voting member and co-owner of Gentle King Technologies has partnered with many powerhouses including Comcast/Universal-NBC, Intel, Microsoft, Ushers New Look Foundation (UNL), Foxconn, The Andrew Young Foundation, BET Africa and MTV Base etc.

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Rick Ross

Rick Ross • Partner

Rick Ross is a rapper and label boss from Mississippi who has received Grammy nominations He is a prolific artist, both as a solo performer and as a guest, and his Maybach Music Group has put out albums by artists including Wale, Meek Mill, French Montana and Teedra Moses. Ross is held in high esteem within the music industry, signing deals with P. Diddy and earning praise from Pharrell. 

Maybach Music Group Label

Established in 2009, the bawse showed just how much of a leader he was when he created MMG, stacking his roster full of today’s freshest rap artists, including Meek Mill, Wale, Rockie Fresh and Stalley.

WingStop - WingStop is part of the reason Ross is one of Hip-Hop’s Cash Kings for the sixth year in a row. His poultry profits are far from paltry—somewhere in the low seven figures. Owning over 35 WingStop franchises.

Belaire Rosé - Rapper Endorsement Puts Luc Belaire Rosé on Most- Wanted List 

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Jetdoc And Rick Ross Announce Strategic Partnership

The Grammy-Nominated Rapper and Entrepreneur Connects with The Fastest Growing Telehealth Company to Provide Affordable Access to Healthcare to Millions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Ross

Rick Ross Compensation: Rick Ross shall be compensated by equity interests in Rap Plug in the amount of twenty-five (25%) percent and will be outlined in a separate “Common Stock Agreement." Rick Ross will be compensated fifty percent (50%) of all gross revenue generated from events, activations, live streams, concerts, on-demand content, music distribution, content distribution etc., produced by Rap Plug if Rick Ross is involved directly or provided that Client involves, introduces or procures sponsors, partners, talent and or other affiliates directly. This does not include investments made from Crowd Funding Platforms and or direct investments made not related to or directly and or indirectly from Partner. Rick Ross' equity will be vested after the current StartEngine offering is complete.

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ABOUT

HEADQUARTERS
1103 Silvergate Lane
Mableton , GA 30126
WEBSITE
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Rap Plug Live is a digital content startup that connects Hip Hop fans with their favorite artists as well as prominent figures in the rap community. Users can learn how to break into the industry from established pros through a curriculum designed by Hip Hop legends. Their team consists of battle-tested entrepreneurs, producers, and marketers who aim to make Rap Plug Live the number one educational platform for the Hip Hop industry.

TERMS

Rap Plug Inc.
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$2.27
DEADLINE
Mar. 24, 2022 at 6:59 AM UTC
VALUATION
$19.98M
FUNDING GOAL
$10K - $1M
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$249.70
MAX INVESTMENT
$106,998.72
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
4,405
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
440,528
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
SHARES OFFERED
Common Stock

Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares

*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.

PRESS

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Rollingout Magazine

Black owned tech company launches new app ‘Rap Plug’

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Rollingout Magazine

Craig King and Branden Criss: The masterminds of Atlanta’s Rap Plug

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A3C Music Festival

Premiering ACID Pro NEXT at SXSW

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Whats-404

Atlanta Hip Hop Day, Rap Plug Live partner to deliver virtual festival!

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Apple Music

Craig King on The Session Apple Music Hip Hop

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REWARDS

Multiple investments in an offering cannot be combined to qualify for a larger campaign reward.
Venture Club

Venture Club

Venture Club Members earn 10% bonus shares on top of this and all eligible investments for an entire year. Not a member? Sign up at checkout ($275/year).

$500

Tier 1: $500

Rap Plug T-Shirt + Mask

$1,000

Tier 2: $1,000

One Performance slot at a Rap Plug Artist Showcase, Rap Plug T-Shirt + Mask

$5,000

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

$10,000

Tier 4: $10,000

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...see more

$25,000

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... see more

$50,000

Tier 6: $50,000

10% bonus shares and all the same perks as Tier 5 plus: Platinum Investor Member Club Promoted on website Promoted in email blast (150K +) VIP section at events Special Edition Rap Plug Merchandise All-Access Pass at selected Events

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Kadeisha West

3 years ago

What ever happened to getting a T-shirt for investment? At this point, it doesn’t matter. I would like my money back ASAP. Please let me know how I can go about doing that.

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Kadeisha West

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How do I go about getting my money back??????

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Leasandra Patterson

3 years ago

Excited about the future of this company, glad to be apart!

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Orlando Willis

3 years ago

I would like to submit investment, let me know if it's possible to provide avenue to invest, or directions on where I can invest. Maybe you will open the dates of investments extended. Please let me know when and where I can invest...

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Jai Brown

3 years ago

Have this company considered extending or re-opening this opportunity for investors to invest after 3/23/22 deadline?

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Craig Vom Lehn

3 years ago

Just want to make sure that I understand the compensation structure with Rick Ross. He gets 50% of all gross revenue? What are your profit margins, and can your P&L support giving away 50% of your pre-expense revenue?

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Bradley Howard

3 years ago

Ok cool, that was going to be my next question. The content can be and will be enjoyed by everybody but the masterclasses and getting the insight into the different job verticals and opportunities seems like it would benefit more college aged students so was curious about the plan to market, expose and promote the company and it’s services to college students and if being a part of homecomings was in the plan

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Bradley Howard

3 years ago

Hello, love the concept and am close to investing. Just wanted to know what the strategy to obtain more customers and how you’ll ultimately get the word out to more ppl? Also, how will your partners in the game/industry help market the company…Only through Social media or will there be appearances/shoutouts on programs within the culture like Verzuz or Breakfast Club or even local news segments?

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Benaro Mckenzie

3 years ago

Hello could you share earning and projections ... customer acquisition cost.

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Tremayne Slaton Sr.

4 years ago

Hey, being from Atlanta I definitely see this as an awesome concept! Do y’all have any plans to get into the NFT space as well?

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