UPDATE: Pusha T, Travis Scott, Vic Mensa and Hit-Boy have been added to the lineup.
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Jay Z made headlines yesterday when he announced on his Twitter that his streaming service TIDAL had reached 1 million subscribers. He also teased a “celebration” on October 20 in Brooklyn.
"Nothing real can be threatened, nothing unreal exists" Tidal is platinum. 1,000,000 people and counting. Let's celebrate 10/20 Brooklyn.
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) September 29, 2015
Today, the details regarding the event have been unveiled. The all star cast of Jay Z, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Prince, Lil Wayne, T.I., Damien Marley, Fabolous, Thomas Rhett and more will headline the concert which has an official name of “TIDAL X: 1020”. It will take place on October 20th at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Tickets will be available at the price of $40 and $60 which go on sale for Tidal members on Wednesday, September 30 at 12 p.m. ET, and for the general public on Friday, October 2 at 12 p.m. ET. Fans will be encouraged to donate above each ticket’s price, as all funds collected from ticket sales will be administered by New World Foundation on behalf of Tidal. All proceeds will “benefit nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing positive community relations and effecting systemic change for the development and sustainability of just societies, this inaugural event’s philanthropic focus.”
And there’s something for fans who can’t make it to the event as well — they will be able to watch the event by streaming live on Tidal which will be available for both members and non-members of the service at no cost. Viewers will also be able to make donations while watching the live stream.
via ET