Who’s America's Next Rap Star will become the world's most ambitious rap and hip hop talent search competition ever produced. We will break new grounds in the search of finding the next big rap superstar in a worldwide talent search competition.Our Goal is to return to the days of respectable rap and hip hop entertainment.  We will do this by providing an opportunity for those new hip hop artists who share our Mission, Belief and Vision.Our Mission is to usher in a new era in lyrical rap artistry and showmanship whose content sends a clean and positive message. Our Belief is that our competition can make a difference and change the negative tide and influence that the rap and hip hop genre has taken our culture during the past decade.Our Vision is to produce a competition that emphasizes substance over style and to showcase hip hop artist who do not feel the need to use derogatory language, glorify violence or denigrate women to get their message across. Our Commitment to our audience and sponsors shall be steadfast in that our standards will remain high: both in showmanship, production and lyrical content that can be enjoyed by all audiences.Our Search for the next rap star icon starts with a unique concept that combines four key components: The Internet, Radio, Television and Live Appearances into a cutting edge multimedia platform that allows contestants to showcase their talents. Upload Your Video Today! www.rapstarweekend.com

Mr. Thomas admiration and love for rap and hip hop music inspired him to pursuit his dream of becoming a rap artist. His steadfast pursuit of that dream led to the creation of his own record label - Street Talk Records. Within a short period of time Johnny Thomas, along with his business partners landed a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment, the second-largest global recorded music company of the big four record companies in America. He would collaborate on many projects with renowned artist such as: Akon, Lil Jon, Swizz Beats, Ginuwine, and Young Jeezy just to name a few.Over the years, he gained valuable knowledge in the entertainment industry. His experience inspired him to create Kassflo Ventures LLC ; a multi-faceted full service music development, artist management and entertainment company. KFL has expanded its focus to promotions, A&R consulting, and assisting both independent and major labels with their entertainment projects. Through his leadership and expertise, Johnny Thomas has taken artists, producers and writers who are unknowns and gotten their songs on the radio for the masses to experience and have gone on to get record deals with major record companies.

Mr. Thomas admiration and love for rap and hip hop music inspired him to pursuit his dream of becoming a rap artist. His steadfast pursuit of that dream led to the creation of his own record label - Street Talk Records. Within a short period of time Johnny Thomas, along with his business partners landed a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment, the second-largest global recorded music company of the big four record companies in America. He would collaborate on many projects with renowned artist such as: Akon, Lil Jon, Swizz Beats, Ginuwine, and Young Jeezy just to name a few.Over the years, he gained valuable knowledge in the entertainment industry. His experience inspired him to create Kassflo Ventures LLC ; a multi-faceted full service music development, artist management and entertainment company. KFL has expanded its focus to promotions, A&R consulting, and assisting both independent and major labels with their entertainment projects. Through his leadership and expertise, Johnny Thomas has taken artists, producers and writers who are unknowns and gotten their songs on the radio for the masses to experience and have gone on to get record deals with major record companies.Today, Mr. Thomas has set his site on launching the world's most ambitious rap and hip hop competition ever produced: Who's America's Next Rap Star. His motto: "It's Not a Dream, If You Believe". Soon the world will bear witness to the awesomeness of God's power and what he has inspired Mr. Johnny Thomas to bring forth through music, entertainment and inspiration.