Top Dawg Entertainment's Annual Holiday Concert and Toy Giveaway in Watts: A Tradition of Giving Back
Top Dawg Entertainment's annual holiday concert in Los Angeles has become a beloved tradition, with last year's event featuring a star-studded lineup including Kendrick Lamar and GloRilla. This year, the concert will take place on Thursday, December 18, at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, showcasing the entire TDE roster along with surprise guests and a headliner. The following day, on December 19, Top Dawg will host its 12th annual toy giveaway in Nickerson, where attendees can donate toys as admission and enjoy a day filled with activities like a job fair, barber services, and more.
In 2024, the toy giveaway event saw over 10,000 attendees donating a significant amount of toys and clothing to benefit Watts residents, with contributions from various organizations and sponsors. The charitable holiday concert on December 18 will open its gates at 10:00AM PST at 11251 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059, with entrance via 114th St and Success Ave. The entrance fee is a donation item such as unwrapped toys, new clothing/shoes, or other charitable contributions. The community giveback event on December 19 will run from 11:00AM to 4:00PM PST at the same location, offering a day of giving back to the community.