Lyrics site Rap Genius has reportedly raised $40 million in private funding as it changes its name to Genius.com and launches new functions.

The funding round was led by Rock Ventures founder Dan Gilbert and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
It brings investment to $56.8 million in total, which will be used to hire engineers, designers and community leaders.

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