
More hip hop artists are joining the “Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief.” telethon tonight.
Diddy and Travis Scott add their names to an extensive list of celebrities raising money for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Truly honored to be at #HandInHand supporting those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Call 1-800-258-6000 or text GIVE to 80777 NOW!!!
— Diddy (@Diddy) September 13, 2017
The telethon will air on Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on 17 television networks and will be streamed on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Scott joins fellow Houston native Bun B and Scooter Braun, who helped produce the telethon. The list of artists who already committed to the telethon along with Scott and Diddy: Drake, Al Pacino, Justin Timberlake, Dave Matthews, comedian Jon Stewart, Justin Bieber, NBA star Chris Paul, Demi Lovato, Leonardo DiCaprio, actress Reese Witherspoon, Jamie Foxx, country singing superstar Blake Shelton, Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, Sofia Vergara, former NFL star Michael Strahan and country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Bun B enlisted Braun in large part to due to his contributions with the One Love Manchester benefit concert. That concert raised more than $3 million for victims of a bombing at an Ariana Grande concert.
Donations can be made online. The money goes to the United Way of Greater Houston, Habitat for Humanity, Save the Children, Feeding Texas, Direct Relief and the Mayor’s Fund for Hurricane Harvey relief.
During the telethon, celebrities like Beyonce delievered a message to the audience.
Beyoncé' heartfelt #HandInHand message ?pic.twitter.com/zHgMR8kYvr
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) September 13, 2017