America's Top Player

Chapter 175 The Rap of America
"I think it's a good idea." At first, Li Ang didn't think it was a good name.

But after careful consideration, I found that "The Walking Dead" can indeed represent the idea that this label wants to express.

The lowest level of black living conditions and the most ferocious gangster music.

"Are you sure about it? Isn't it a bit too sloppy?" Phil had been busy browsing his phone until the label name was finalized, then he looked up and interjected.

"Do you think you understand life in the slums better than they do?" Leon pointed at Li Erduk and King Feng and asked.

Phil lowered his head and said nothing more.

After the establishment of The Walking Dead label, Lil Duke and King Von will not immediately get the opportunity to release an album.

Managing personal social media and creating a gangster persona remains their main task.

Before Rastins approved the show "The Rap of America", Li Ang decided to let the two Nicos go for the time being.

As soon as Li Erduk and King Feng left, Phil suddenly yelled, "Turn on the TV!"

"What happened?" Li Ang turned on the TV as the other party said.

According to CNN reporters, the New York Police Department released details of the P. Diddy case again at noon today.

This is the second time officials have publicly disclosed details since Didi's arrest.

In the picture, Leon saw the familiar figure of the corrupt policeman Tenpenny, standing behind the spokesperson of the New York Police Department, looking as if he were dead.

This shows that Diddy's power in the New York Police Department has completely collapsed.

This time, the New York Police Department spokesperson changed his previous vague statement and exposed several key figures in Didier's party.

Among them is Diddy's protégé Usher, and Hollywood director Ridley Scott, who has directed blockbusters such as "Alien" and "Gladiator."

As Didi's neighbor, the unfortunate Ridley was asked by the police to cooperate with the investigation immediately.

"It looks like the NYPD is serious about this," Phil said. "Jennifer Lopez and Bieber just tweeted their support for the misdemeanor sentencing initiative being promoted by California Attorney General Karma Devi."

"Proposal Regulations for the Punishment of Misdemeanors in Criminal Sentences," Li Ang muttered to himself.

As the instigator of the Didi case, he is well aware that the recent series of events are not as simple as they seem.

Karma Devi was elected as California Attorney General last year with a slogan of vigorously improving the living conditions of blacks and minorities.

Including the unfair treatment that such "vulnerable groups" face in the judicial system.

The "Criminal Sentencing Misdemeanor Penalty Initiative Regulations" is, in short, the zero-dollar shopping bill.

Makes nonviolent property crimes valued at $950 or less a misdemeanor.

Once passed, this bill will undoubtedly be a bombshell in the California judicial community.

It means that "robbery", which was previously considered a felony, only requires a maximum sentence of one year or even no sentence at all as long as the amount does not exceed $950.

"These bastards will do anything to save government spending. This is damn capitalism." Phil obviously didn't expect the more complicated reasons behind the whole incident.

Blame it on the government's efforts to cut prison costs.

Li Ang immediately thought of Charlie's name.

Kalma and the new California Lieutenant Governor Gary, they are both Charlie's confidants.

He trained both of them as future core members of the Donkey Party.

"Fxxk" The more Li Ang thought about it, the more his scalp tingled.

He originally thought that his plan of getting involved himself and using Charlie's knife to eliminate Didi was perfect.

Now he was sure that Charlie was the real hunter in this hunt.

The moment Henry got into trouble, he saw through everything and immediately chose to take advantage of the situation.

He sacrificed a spoiled and neurotic young son in exchange for powerful political capital that was enough to control half of the entertainment industry.

This means that the entertainment industry, which is already deeply blue, will no longer have any place for conservatives.

Once the entertainment industry camp with a strong fan base takes sides with the Donkey Party, the possibility of it regaining power for a long time to come will be very slim unless a powerful figure emerges from the Elephant Party.

"This old fox!" Leon cursed secretly in his heart. He didn't know what tricks Charlie would use to torture him in the future.

Just when he was feeling upset about this, his cell phone rang.

Netflix film and television head Schubert had good news: Rastins was very interested in the idea of making a hip-hop show.

If Li Ang can provide a detailed business plan, Netflix will provide a contract including a bet agreement.

If the first two pilot episodes can reach the required number of views, Netflix will purchase the exclusive license for the show or buy it outright at an extremely substantial price.

If the number of views does not meet the requirements, the value of the contract offered will be greatly reduced.

The conditions seem a bit harsh, but for Li Ang, no matter whether the show is successful or not, as long as he gets the Netflix contract, he will never lose out.

The only question is how much you can earn.

At eight o'clock the next morning, Li Ang came to Lion's Nest Media Company to discuss the detailed recording plan of "The Rap of America" with Sean.

"It looks like you're running this place pretty well." Leon stared at a wall with portraits of T-ray and Marcus hanging on it.

This corporate culture wall records every major moment in the history of Lion's Nest Media.

From the founding of the company to the acquisition of Vibe;
The release of the first digital issue of the magazine after its resumption;

The first episode of "Rap on the Ground" was broadcast, and the number of views of the program exceeded one million for the first time.
"I've always believed that excellent corporate culture is crucial to a company." Sean pinched his throat, with a flattering smile on his face, "Please follow me over here."

Under Sean's guidance, Li Ang came to the meeting room, and everyone bowed to him along the way.

This excessive etiquette made him feel uncomfortable, and he reminded her, "There's no need to be like this. We're not a small business."

"This is all to express our respect for you. Employees should be grateful to their bosses." Sean pointed to the huge portrait on the wall of the conference room.

The portrait features a giant portrait of Li Ang, with a line of words written below: "United under the leadership of Street Coconut Crisp."

Li Ang couldn't hold it in any longer and asked in a low voice, "Do you think this is appropriate?"

"I think it's very suitable. It's a way to enhance the cohesion of the company!"

Li Ang smiled bitterly and shook his head. Sean had worked in a small company before, and he had a pretty good understanding of the corporate culture.

In the subsequent meeting, he did not initially mention producing "The Rap of America."

With his arms folded, he listened to Sean's report on the progress of his work during this period.

It is the dream of every artist to have his or her own publicity channel, which means taking the initiative of public opinion into his or her own hands.

For this reason, Leon attaches great importance to the media business sector and gives Sean a great degree of management power.

Since the establishment of Lion's Nest Media, Li Ang has rarely interfered in its management.

All profits from both the radio business and Vibe magazine were immediately invested in the company's development.

"How many years of subscribers has Vibe had now?" Li Ang asked.

"Last month, there were only 10,000 annual subscribers, but this month, the number has doubled." Sean said proudly, "This proves that my decision to invite Miss Kim Kardashian to shoot the magazine cover was the right one!"

The latest issue of "Vibe" magazine invited Kim Kardashian as the cover girl and took a set of sensational photos.

In the photo, Kardashian is almost naked, with half of her body exposed.

Tilt your butt up to an alarming angle, enough to place a glass of milk on it.

After image processing, the effect is even more amazing.

It once caused heated discussions about aesthetic concepts on the Internet.

"You did a great job," Li Ang praised. "This is entirely thanks to your support!" As a veteran in the workplace, Sean quickly attributed the credit to his leader.

When the proposal to invite Kardashian as the cover girl was first put forward, it was unanimously opposed by Lion's Nest Media.

On the one hand, since Kardashian is not a hip-hop singer, her relationship with hip-hop music only exists in her lower body.

The more important reason is that due to the popularity of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", Kim Kardashian has become worth a lot of money.

The price for shooting a set of large-scale photos is $30.

The circulation of each issue of "Vibe" is only more than 10,000 copies, and even if online subscriptions are included, it does not exceed 50,000.

The cost of inviting Kardashian alone is close to the total sales of one issue of the magazine.

This loss-making deal was naturally opposed by the entire company.

In the end, it was Leon's decision that gave Sean the confidence to go against the majority's objections, and facts have proved that this was completely correct.

The photo of Kardashian's buttocks pressing milk even became popular at the University of Tokyo on the other side of the world.

Sean continued, "After acquiring Aviator Music Radio, the company still has $600 million on its books. We plan to continue acquiring radio stations and hope to become the most popular hip-hop radio station in New York City within the year."

"There's still so much money?" Li Ang's eyes lit up.

Aviator Music Radio is popular among young immigrants in Brooklyn, with nearly 20 active listeners each week.

Mainly featuring hip-hop and Spanish music.

After obtaining Li Ang's authorization, Lion's Nest Media acquired the radio station for US$150 million.

"I have been looking for ways to streamline the staff. The show 'Rap on Ground' is very successful. The latest episode has won a record-breaking 20 in advertising and sponsorship revenue," said Sean.

Half a year ago, Li Ang would never have thought that T-ray would be the leading player in the radio business.

With his sharp and humorous language style, this guy has made "Underground Rap" a top podcast program.

Since Didi's arrest, each episode has been viewed over 100 million times.

In the latest episode of the show, he made another shocking statement, saying that he wanted to invest in shooting an adult film.

He claimed that he had contacted Buzz Film Studios and would personally play Diddy in the movie, recreating the scene where Diddy closely guarded Bieber.

"Sound Field wants to buy the exclusive broadcasting rights of "The Rap of China". How are your negotiations going?" Li Ang asked.

Sean shook his head. "They're still holding out for $800 million a year in licensing fees, but YouTube is only willing to offer $700 million, but they're offering a higher share of the advertising revenue from the YouTube channel."

The exclusive licensing fee of $800 million a year is not a small amount for a podcast program, and there is also a considerable advertising revenue.

Li Ang didn't want to worry about this small amount of money and just left it to Sean.

If he had to be involved in everything, he might not even have time to sleep.

Li Ang took the coffee from the female assistant and got straight to the point. "Didn't you say before that you have experience producing reality shows?"

"Yes, my old company worked with CBS and I was in charge of publicity at the time."

Sean has extensive experience in the world of reality television.

He was responsible for the publicity of two major CBS shows, "Big Brother" and "The Amazing Race".

"Very good, do you remember when I mentioned to you about producing a rap talent show?" Li Ang asked.

"Of course!" Sean couldn't hide his joy. "Boss, have you really made a decision?"

"Yes, but we won't broadcast it on TV." Li Ang's mouth curled up. "Netflix is willing to offer us a contract!"

"Great!" Sean screamed in a thin, girlish voice.

If Lion's Nest wants to increase its influence in the media field as quickly as possible, acquiring ten radio stations is not as good as producing a reality show.

That's assuming the show is a success.

Sean immediately opened up and talked about his views on the show.

There are many avant-garde and bold suggestions among them.

"Are you serious?" When Li Ang heard that Sean wanted to invite Kardashian to be the host, he put down the coffee cup that was about to reach his mouth.

"Believe me, boss, this is definitely the right decision!"

Seeing the other party bursting with confidence, Li Ang leaned back in his swivel chair and fell into thought.

Is this guy addicted to photographing the Kardashians?

Apart from her genitals, he felt there was really no connection between that woman and rap.

Sean explained: "Miss Kardashian's road to fame is the perfect interpretation of the hip-hop spirit. She is almost every hip-hop singer's dream!"

Li Ang thought about it for a while and found that what he said did make some sense.

Kardashian's butt has become a totemic symbol, being saluted in rappers' lyrics along with Lamborghinis, diamonds, and guns.

Qualities such as diligence, honesty, and hard work have long been abandoned by people in the new era.

Undisguised worship of money, desire for fame, extreme selfishness, and the willingness to do anything to achieve one's goals
The spirit expounded by Kardashian is the true secret to realizing the American dream!
"Okay, you've convinced me. I have to admit this is a risky proposal." Li Ang spread his hands. "Anyway, this show itself is a risk."

"Trust my judgment, boss! I know what the audience likes to watch!" Sean said with a grin.

He is fully aware that there will be many viewers willing to watch this show just for the Kardashian gimmick.

Sean then asked, "About the mentor lineup."

"50 Cent has already decided to join, and Kendrick Lamar is also ready to join at any time."

"I don't think Kendrick is suitable." Sean's idea coincided with Leon's.

As a mentor, Kendrick doesn't have enough status or gimmicks.

Li Ang had a deeper idea about the show from Sean's suggestion, "I think Cardi is a perfect fit."

Sean lowered his head and thought for a while before nodding, "She is indeed a good fit."

This girl has a natural sense of variety shows, and the camera is like it doesn't exist to her.

She has never been shy about showing off her actions in front of the camera, including playing poker with her boyfriend.

If Cardi were to be a judge, there would definitely be quarrels and fights.

It would not be surprising even if a female judge took maternity leave, a phenomenon that has never happened in the history of American entertainment, occurred.

Now two of the three mentors scheduled for the program have been appointed. Li Ang asked, "Who else do you think is suitable?"

After a few seconds of silence, Sean said, "Kanye West."

"Kanye?"

"That's right. Besides Eminem, it's hard to find a rapper as popular as Kanye right now." Sean paused and hesitantly said, "It's just..."

"Just what? Don't be a sissy and just say what you want to say."

Sean cleared his throat, trying to sound more manly. "Didi was arrested. Kanye might be in some trouble and he's asking a lot of money."

"That's not a problem," Li Ang said, unable to hide the smile on his face.

If Kim Kardashian could be the host, Kanye would rather reduce her salary than miss this opportunity.

The only thing to worry about is that in addition to the judges, the host of the show is now also at risk of taking maternity leave.

(End of this chapter)