Kendrick Lamar and pgLang’s Juneteenth Pop Out concert continues to positively impact Los Angeles. The DAMN. The rapper brought together the city’s musical talents for an unforgettable night, coupled with a $200,000 donation from Lamar, pgLang, Tim Hinshaw’s Free Lunch, and participating artists to 20 L.A.-based charities and community initiatives.
“We haven’t seen this type of unity on the West since we lost our brother Nipsey Hussle,” said Free Lunch owner Tim Hinshaw to Billboard. “As Dot said on stage, this moment was bigger than a back and forth; it was about supporting each other and showing the world that we could come together for a greater cause. All of these organizations play a pivotal role in the development of our community and the hope is that we all continue to support them moving forward.”
One of the 20 charities is the Compton G.irls Club. “We would like to thank pgLang and Free Lunch for recognizing their roots and supporting g.irls from the hood. It’s refreshing to know that Kendrick always comes back to the community to support the next generation,” said Chrystani Heinrich, founder and executive director of Compton G.irls Club.
Lamar’s Pop Out concert featured L.A.’s biggest names, including Dr. Dre, Tyler, the Creator, Ty Dolla $ign, Steve Lacy, and Mustard. Mustard, who performed with Lamar and DJ Hed, expressed his pride in Lamar and the city to Billboard.
“The Pop Out concert had a significant impact on the city, unifying West Coast hip-hop, providing a platform for emerging talent, celebrating Black culture, and revitalizing the local music scene,” said Mustard. “It garnered global attention but also allowed us artists to give back to different programs based around South L.A. and put L.A. back in the driver’s seat for music, something that’s been long overdue.”
