January 31st 2025.
On January 30th, a benefit concert was held at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, in support of the victims of the recent fires in Los Angeles. The event, called FireAid, aimed to raise donations and assist those affected by the natural disaster. Among the many talented performers who took the stage that night was Anderson .Paak, who surprised the audience by bringing out two special guests during his set.
According to Variety, the lineup included big names like Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Lil Baby, all coming together for a good cause. However, one of the most memorable moments of the night was when Anderson .Paak invited Dr. Dre and legendary drummer Sheila E. to join him on stage. The trio delivered an unforgettable performance, with Dre even paying tribute to the first responders who risked their lives during the fires.
“I want to say this is a magical moment for me,” Dre expressed his gratitude to the audience. “I got so much love for you guys and this summer will be the mark of 40 years that I’ve been in this business. And I appreciate all the love that you guys have been giving me, and the reason that we’re here, I appreciate all the first responders and firemen that put their lives on the line and I appreciate all that love. It’s all about love for me tonight. But guess what else I got?”
But the surprises did not end there, as Anderson .Paak also brought Sheila E. on stage to showcase her incredible skills. The two collaborated on the songs “Put Me Thru” and “Come Down,” proving that Sheila E. still has the drumming chops that made her famous.
The Fire Aid benefit concert was a joint effort by Shelli, Irving, and the Azoff family, along with Live Nation and the LA Clippers. This event was a testament to the power of music and community coming together to support a worthy cause. As a final note, it was announced that Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s project Silk Sonic had decided to remove their album from Grammy consideration, showing their solidarity with the ongoing discussions surrounding the awards.
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