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Genius is a knowledge platform built around song lyrics and other media, featuring crowd-sourced annotations that explain lyrics, references, and cultural context. What started as Rap Genius has expanded into a broad database of music, poetry, and related content, driven by a large community of contributors and editors. The site offers a searchable lyrics database, artist insights, and line-by-line explanations that help fans understand meaning, wordplay, and intent. Revenue comes from advertising, partnerships, and branded content, with apps and a global audience access via web and mobile.