Atlanta music star Janelle Monae will offer a livestreamed concert Thursday, April 30, as part of Verizon’s “Pay it Forward” series.
The weekly live-stream is intended to raise money to help small businesses that have been harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The concert will take place at 8 p.m., and will be livestreamed on Verizon’s Facebook and YouTube pages, and on other platforms.
Those who have performed for the series include Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Alicia Keys, Luke Bryan, Ryan Tedder, Aisha Tyler, FaZe Clan’s Nate Hill, Cizzorz, Marshmello and Pokimane.
During the broadcast Verizon encourages viewers to buy gift cards supporting local businesses The telecommunications giant will also ask viewers to use the hashtag #PayitForwardLIVE and tag local businesses.
Verizon is promising to contribute an additional $10 per use of the hashtag -- up to $2.5 million -- to a fund to support small businesses hurt by the virus.
Viewers can watch the performance live at 8 p.m. on Twitter @Verizon, Yahoo, Verizon’s Facebook and YouTube pages, Fios Channel 501 and 604, Yahoo Finance on Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, AXS TV, FOX NOW or listen on iHeart and SiriusXM.
The event will be available on Verizon’s platforms for one week following the live stream.
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