It’s that time of year again when Top Dawg Entertainment‘s stacked roster gathers for the label’s holiday benefit, which in 2025 will feature performances from SZA, Doechii and more.
The event lineup was announced Thursday (Dec. 4), revealing that ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Isaiah Rashad, SiR, Ray Vaughn, Ab-Soul, Zacari and Kal Banx will also take the stage at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, Calif., for the 12th Annual TDE Holiday Charity Concert and Community Celebration. The company promises that more “special guests” will be announced later on as well.
This year’s charity concert will take place on Dec. 18. The next day, TDE will host its annual community giveback event. In addition to distributing toys to local children, the day will be full of raffles, youth sports and activities, barbering services, holiday photo backdrops, a “snow experience” and on-site job opportunities.
Sharing the news on Instagram, TDE simply wrote, “12 Years Strong!”
Those interested in attending the concert need only bring a donation item to the entrance, whether it’s an unwrapped toy, new clothing or other necessities. Last year’s event recorded 10,000 attendees and raised about $750,000 in donated toys and clothing, with SZA, Kendrick Lamar and GloRilla performing songs.
Each year, TDE just seems to grow even bigger and better. Its annual benefit weekend serves as the label’s opportunity to show gratitude for its successes by paying it forward to the community in which the Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith- founded company originated.
In 2025, SZA and former TDE label mate Lamar spent an eye-popping 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with smash hit “Luther,” while Doechii made history at the Grammys by becoming just the third woman to ever win best rap album thanks to Alligator Bites Never Heal before winning Woman of the Year at Billboard‘s Women in Music event. Plus, company president Anthony “Moosa” Tiffith — son of Top Dawg — was named on Billboard‘s 40 Under 40 list this year.
