Rap Recap Live // Brand Partnerships

Don't just advertise around the culture.Have a role in it.

RRL reaches hip-hop fans through artist stories, interviews, original shows, new music discovery and culture coverage across the platforms our audience already uses.

We work with brands when the fit feels natural — inside the right RRL story, series, event or original idea.

Clips • Culture • Discovery • Originals

The RRL Network

Built across the platforms where hip-hop moves.

YouTube

65.2K

Subscribers

Verified Sep 2026

YouTube

45M+

Lifetime Views

Verified Sep 2026

Instagram

44.5K+

Followers

Verified Sep 2026

TikTok

15.4K+

Followers

Verified Sep 2026

Follower counts are only part of the picture. What matters most is making stories people actually watch, share and come back for.

These numbers come from our current analytics or public platform counts.

How RRL Reaches Culture

One RRL world.
More than one way to show up.

RRL reaches people through artist stories, trending music, original shows, discovery and live coverage. Brands can show up where they actually fit instead of forcing every idea into the same type of post.

Artist + Culture

Artist conversations, interviews and moments that keep RRL close to the daily culture.

Trending Music

Recurring formats built around the music moving now.

Stories + History

RRL Files, hip-hop history and original stories that add more context to the culture.

Discovery

Emerging-artist releases and premieres through RRL Underground.

On The Ground

Events, showcases, interviews and cultural coverage.

Artist Tools

Growth Score, Artist Read, Motion, Free Tools, Game Vault and Connect help artists figure out what to work on next. They also show what to build and when outside help makes sense.

Partnership Opportunities

Own a moment.
Own a series.
Or build something new with us.

A brand can sponsor the right RRL story or series, or we can build something new around the idea.

RRL

@raprecaplive

Artist Conversations

Original

Artist Conversation · RRL

RRL Breaking down the strategy behind the latest independent release...

2.4K
180
340

Presented by

[ BRAND ]

Concept Example
Artist + Culture Coverage

RRL Artist & Culture

Artist interviews, conversations, culture moments and industry stories are at the heart of RRL. Brands can support the right story without taking over the content.

Ways a brand can fit

Presented by [Brand]Series sponsorOpening or closing brand cardSupporting StoriesTracked link or CTAProduct shown when it fitsMulti-platform supportCompanion post

An artist appearing in an RRL story does not mean they support the sponsor. Artist involvement in a brand deal only happens when it is agreed to separately.

Available for an ongoing partnership

The RRL

Daily 5

Trending Today

5

Midnight Run

VANTÉ

4

Paper Route

KEENO

3

OTB

MØNROE

2

Therapy Session

DÉJÀ

1

First Quarter

RELL COLE

Presented by

[ BRAND ]

Concept Example
Recurring Franchise

RRL Daily 5

A fast daily countdown of the rap songs and videos moving right now. It gives brands a simple way to show up inside a format people can recognize and come back to.

Ways a brand can fit

Presented by [Brand]Opening or closing brand cardBrand logo in the formatSupporting StoriesTracked link or CTAOngoing sponsor role
Available for an ongoing partnership
It Pays To Know Hip-Hop
RRL RAP CHECK
5 questions · No Googling
01
THE LAYUP
02
KNOW THE ERA
03
CONNECT IT
04
DEEP CUT
05
CULTURE CALL
Weekly Drop
$100 · 18+ U.S./D.C.
Concept Example
Fan Habit + Culture Knowledge

RRL Rap Check

RRL Rap Check is our daily hip-hop quiz. It gives fans a reason to come back and gives the right brand a repeat way to support the experience without touching the questions, scoring or winner selection.

Ways a brand can fit

Presented by [Brand]Opening or closing brand cardSupporting social postsWeekly recap sponsorPrize support when allowed by the rulesFan giveaway or challenge that does not change scores or odds
Available for an ongoing partnership
RRL Files
The Story Behind
the Moment
RRL
History · Context · Culture
Presented by[ BRAND ]
Concept Example
Editorial Franchise

RRL Files

RRL Files tells the stories, moves, business lessons and culture moments behind hip-hop history. The right brand can present a story when the topic and product naturally fit.

Ways a brand can fit

Presented by [Brand]Series sponsorOpening or closing brand cardSupporting StoriesCompanion postTracked link or CTA
Original Interview Franchise

RRL Interviews

Original Rap Recap Live interviews built as full episodes, standalone editorial segments, short-form clips and supporting social posts. Brands can support an episode or a larger interview package without taking over the conversation.

Ways a brand can fit

Presented by [Brand]Opening or closing brand cardMid-roll integration when it fitsSponsor the full interview packageSponsor selected 6–10 minute segmentsSponsor selected ShortsSupporting StoriesEpisode landing-page placementTracked link or CTAMulti-platform reporting
Available for an ongoing partnership
RRL Original Documentary Franchise

The Rap Tree

A long-form RRL series tracing the artists, labels, producers, cities and business moves behind major hip-hop family trees. Each season can also create shorts, timelines and other supporting stories.

Ways a brand can fit

Presented by [Brand]Season sponsorOpening or closing brand cardSponsor the short clipsSponsor a companion carouselSupporting social posts
Available for an ongoing partnership
Hip-Hop Business Franchise

Money Run

A fast RRL series that breaks down how money, ownership and major business moves work behind rap headlines.

Ways a brand can fit

Presented by [Brand]Series sponsorOpening or closing brand cardSupporting StoriesTracked link or CTACompanion article or carousel
Available for an ongoing partnership
50
Booth to Boardroom · The Run
Presented with Partner
50 CENT
One win kept becoming the starting point for the next move.
Scroll the run
How the role changed
Mixtapes
G-Unit
Equity
TV
Studios
04 / 10
VITAMINWATER CHANGED THE CEILING
The receipt
$4.1B
Coca-Cola's announced Glacéau acquisition price — not 50's personal payout.
A Run connects the headline number to the bargaining power, ownership structure, setbacks and what came next.
Business map
MUSIC
CONSUMER
MEDIA
IP
The pattern
Use one proven advantage to enter the next room.
Deep stories · clear reader engagementRRL
Original Editorial · Business

Booth to Boardroom

RRL stories about the companies, deals, ownership and decisions behind hip-hop’s biggest business runs. The Run follows the full journey. The Deal breaks down one move. The Brief explains what changed now.

Ways a brand can fit

Presented by [Brand]Sponsor The RunSponsor The DealNewsletter mentionShort clipsVideo supportLonger-term business-category sponsor
Available for an ongoing partnership
RRL UndergroundWorld Premiere

VANTÉ

"Midnight Run"

Premiering on Rap Recap Live

Presented by[ BRAND ]
Concept Example
Artist Discovery

RRL Underground

RRL Underground helps independent artists get discovered through releases, premieres and artist spotlights. Brands can support that discovery when the fit is real.

Ways a brand can fit

Presented by [Brand]Artist spotlight sponsorPremiere sponsorEmerging Artist of the MonthShowcase supportCreator grantArtist resource partnerProduct seeding when it fits
RRL On The Ground
Culture, Live
Interviews · Events · Recaps
[ BRAND ]
Concept Example
Events + Experiences

RRL On The Ground

RRL can show up where hip-hop is happening in real life — showcases, launches, festivals, red carpets, venues and Miami culture events — then turn those moments into content that keeps moving after the event.

Ways a brand can fit

Presented by [Brand] event coverageSponsored artist interviewsBrand on the mic flag or backdropProduct placement when it fitsPre-event social postsLive Story coverageEvent-day clipsPost-event recapSupporting StoriesTracked link or CTA
Recent RRL Performance

Followers show the network.
The work shows what can travel.

These are recent RRL posts, not paid brand campaigns. They show the kind of stories we know how to package and grow. A sponsored post can perform differently, so these are proof of what RRL can do — not a promise of a certain view count.

YouTube

How Akon Went From $1M to $10K in 3 Months

1.68M

50.6K

1.1K

2.2K

Verified Sep 20263.2% engagement
Watch the actual post
Paul Wall Says They Played “Diamonds” About 100 TimesYouTube

Paul Wall Says They Played “Diamonds” About 100 Times

745.0K

31.4K

422

0

Verified Sep 20264.3% engagement
Watch the actual post
Why Mike Jones Refused to Take the AdvanceYouTube

Why Mike Jones Refused to Take the Advance

521.3K

29.0K

1.2K

0

Verified Sep 20265.8% engagement
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The Song That Let Ne-Yo Tell His Mom She Was Done WorkingYouTube

The Song That Let Ne-Yo Tell His Mom She Was Done Working

513.9K

35.0K

1.1K

0

Verified Sep 20267.0% engagement
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Master P Says Some Rich People Still Don’t Get ItYouTube

Master P Says Some Rich People Still Don’t Get It

396.3K

39.5K

1.3K

0

Verified Sep 202610.3% engagement
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Why Nipsey Hussle Passed on a Massive Rick Ross OpportunityYouTube

Why Nipsey Hussle Passed on a Massive Rick Ross Opportunity

86.0K

4.7K

68

0

Verified Sep 20265.6% engagement
Watch the actual post
Beyond the Media

Where RRL can show up
beyond the feed.

A brand can sponsor the right RRL story or series, or we can build something new around the idea.

Beyond Media

Artist Tools + Resources

RRL also helps artists with tools, education and growth resources. The right partner can help artists solve a real problem instead of just putting a logo in front of them.

Ways a brand can fit

Sponsor an artist resourceEducation partnerCreator tool partnerGrant or opportunityArtist-growth supportBusiness educationCommunity program

RRL

Originals

Premium Series

Original Stories · Original Conversations

In Partnership with[ BRAND ]
Concept Example
Custom Partnerships

Original Content + Custom Campaigns

Tell us the goal. RRL can build a custom story or campaign around the audience, format and moment that make the most sense.

Ways a brand can fit

Original brand videoArtist interviewShort-form seriesMusic-release campaignCreator collaborationProduct placement when it fitsSocial campaignCommunity ideaEvent coverageShowcase partnership

Built into the content.
Not dropped on top of it.

The best partnerships feel natural. Before we build anything, we ask three simple questions:

Does it make sense for the audience?

It should add something useful, interesting or entertaining.

Does it make sense for the brand?

The audience and idea should help the brand reach a real goal.

Can we make something people would choose to watch?

The post still has to be worth watching even though a brand is involved.

If all three answers are yes, we build.

What a partnership can include

Inside RRL Content

A brand can have a clear, natural role inside the right RRL story or series.

Original Content

RRL can build a new story around the idea instead of forcing the brand into the wrong format.

Across The RRL Network

When the format fits, one story can run on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook Reels.

Recurring Series Partnership

Stay tied to the right RRL show or series across more than one post.

Social Support

Stories, supporting posts and clips can extend the main piece when they add something useful.

Artist + Creator Participation

Artists or creators can be involved when everyone agrees to it first.

Brand-Supported Stories

A brand can support an RRL story when the topic truly fits the audience.

Events

Coverage, showcases and real-world RRL moments when the campaign makes sense off the screen too.

Category Exclusivity

Available for some longer-term partnerships when it makes sense.

Reporting

See views, engagement, link or code activity, RRL site behavior and sales or signups when we can track them.

How It Works

From the idea to the audience.

01

Tell Us What You Want To Do

What are you launching, who are you trying to reach and what does a win look like?

02

Find Where It Fits

RRL looks at the audience, the idea and the moment, then tells you where we think the partnership makes the most sense.

03

Build The Plan

We agree on the story, where it will run, timing, approvals and what each side needs to do.

04

Put It In The World

RRL makes the work and publishes it across the channels included in the plan.

05

Show What Happened

You get the numbers we can track — views, engagement, clicks, code use, sales or signups when available — plus what we learned.

Limited Opportunity

Become a founding RRL partner.

RRL is growing beyond single posts into recurring shows, Culture Profiles, Rap Check, artist tools, events and original media. A small number of brands can get involved early and build something bigger than one sponsored post.

First look at new RRL series
A recurring role across the right content
Campaigns that can run across RRL channels
Original content built around the partnership
Early access to new RRL opportunities
Event opportunities
Category exclusivity for the right long-term fit
Creative planning with RRL
Clear results reporting
A longer-term plan instead of one random post
Start a Conversation

Let's build something people actually want to watch.

Tell us what you want to do, who you want to reach and what you want people to do next. RRL will look at the fit and tell you where we think the best idea is.

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If your brand belongs in RRL,
the fit should make sense.

Tell us what you want to do and who you want to reach. We’ll tell you where your brand fits in RRL — and where it doesn’t.

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