Gates open for the "11th Annual TDE Christmas Concert & Toy Drive + Community Giveback​" event at the Nickerson Gardens public housing complex at 11 a.m.

Starting in the late afternoon, the anticipated show began with performances from Devin Malik, Zacari, Ray Vaughn, SiR, and Isaiah Rashad with a surprise appearance from Lefty Gunplay, who’s expanded his audience since being featured in Kendrick Lamar’s surprise GNX album.

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Top Dawg Entertainment throws an annual Christmas concert and toy drive in the Nickerson Gardens, the Watts housing project where label founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith and rapper Jay Rock both grew up.

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Record label Top Dawg Entertainment hosted its 11th annual toy giveaway and concert at Nickerson Gardens, featuring artists such as Kendrick Lamar and SZA.