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Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, 100+ musicians assemble for COVID-19 relief efforts

King Combs, Migos, Pitbull, Marshmello, Wyclef Jean, Ally Brooke, Snoop Dogg and more than 100 all-star music artists will come together for a three-day music festival April 10-12 to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts.

Presented by AI-powered music video “social streaming” platform Triller, the festival, called “Co-Trilla TrillerFest Quarantine Sessions,” will be hosted by noted actor, impressionist, stand-up comedian, voice actor and rapper Jay Pharoah in collaboration with five-time Emmy nominated writer and creator Chris Case.

“We are thrilled to have TrillerFest among the initial launch projects for C4 Productions and Triller,” said Case. “We are excited to help Triller both entertain their audience and give back to our heroes fighting on the front lines to help people in need during these difficult times.”

The curated festival content, which will be produced by Propagate along with Proxima Media’s Daniel Herther, will stream on Triller’s YouTube channel.

“Together with Triller we are producing a first-of-its-kind digital music festival,” stated Propagate founder Ben Silverman. “The TrillerFest Quarantine Sessions curated content will be a showcase of who’s who in music and will raise awareness on COVID-19 while documenting a landmark moment in the industry. We are proud to be part of this milestone event.”

Some of the other artists participating include Kevin Gates, Amara La Negra, Yella Beezy, Tokyo Jetz, Coi Leray, Mozzy, Koffee, Kash Doll, Tohi, Rubi Rose, Trina, Rich The Kid, Omarion, Svdden Death, The Shiggy Show, Gallant, Rotimi, Young M.A.,Trevor Jackson, G Herbo and Too Short.

Triller CEO Mike Lu commented, “Every generation has an opportunity to raise their voice and make a difference. TrillerFest Quarantine Sessions is setting an unprecedented digital music experience that will be heard around the world and change the industry and lives of many. The enthusiasm and creativity the artist lineup brings to the festival is on par with past historical musical events such as Live Aid and Concert for Life, but for the new digital era.”

Triller has 85 million global users.

Featured image via press release
Event's graphic via PR firm LMGPR
 
Update: The name of the digital music festival has changed from "Co-Trilla" to "TrillerFest." We would like to thank the festival's PR firm LMGPR for letting us know about the change in the name and sharing the event's graphic and link to the promotional video with us.

Tabish Faraz

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