Genius Media is a digital media company that was founded in 2009 as Rap Genius, a platform for annotating and explaining the lyrics of rap songs. The company has since expanded to cover a wider range of media, including music, news, and literature, and has rebranded as Genius. The company operates a website and app that allow users to contribute and edit annotations and explanations for various forms of media. It also provides tools for artists and content creators to manage and monetize their work, as well as for brands to connect with their audience through sponsored content. In addition to its core annotation platform, Genius Media also produces original video and audio content and hosts live events.