The live-stream will raise money for communities affected by the pandemic Def Comedy Jam is set to return for a one-off special to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts.
The comedy event, dubbed Def Comedy Jam: Healing Through Laughter, will take place tonight (April 5) and will be live-streamed on Facebook and Twitch from 10pm ET (3am GMT).
The event will feature some big names including Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle, Mike Epps, Chris Tucker and more. Speaking to AllHipHop.com, Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons said: “We’re producing a show, a lot of technology, and to put it on Instagram, and we want to raise money for tools for essential workers.