The Free Larry Hoover benefit concert will stream live on Amazon Music and Prime Video from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to raise awareness of the need for prison and sentencing reform.
Amazon Music and Prime Video today announced they will exclusively live stream music and cultural icon Kanye’s first headlining show in five years, with special guest Drake.
The concert, which takes place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, will be free to stream globally on Amazon Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on Thursday, December 9 at 8 p.m. PT (Friday, December 10 at 3 p.m. AEST), as well as on the Amazon Music app, and the Amazon Music Twitch channel. The Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert will also be available on-demand on Amazon Prime Video following the live stream event.
Kanye has dedicated the benefit concert to raising awareness of the need for prison and sentencing reform, and supporting legal reform and community advocates including Ex-Cons for Community and Social Change, Hustle 2.0 and Uptown People’s Law Center.
Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios, said:
“We’re extremely proud to be working with Kanye and Drake on this historic concert in support of a cause they are both so passionate about, and to collaborate across Amazon for this epic entertainment event.”
Steve Boom, VP of Amazon Music, said:
“We’ve built a home for the most important livestreaming events, and seeing these global superstars on stage together will be a can’t-miss event for fans around the world.”
Tim Hinshaw, Head of hip-hop and R&B, Amazon Music, said:
“Kanye and Drake have spent their careers pushing boundaries and defining culture, and we’re excited to give fans around the world a front row seat to this concert.
“We have made Amazon Music and Prime Video destinations where artists can make their most ambitious ideas a reality—this concert is just the latest example.”
Alaina Bartels, talent synergy & specials, Amazon Studios, said:
“It’s rare to be able to bring two of the biggest cultural icons together on one stage for our customers across the globe.
“As the home for talent, whether it’s a developing artist or a household name, we’re constantly focused on building opportunities for them to reach fans in exciting new ways. We can’t wait for our audiences to watch this special event.”
The concert event will be produced by Donda Touring, ITC Entertainment and PHNTM.
