Global esports team, the Pittsburgh Knights, and charity fundraising platform, Softgiving present the Wiz and Friends Charity Livestream, hosted by multi-platinum recording artist and Knights strategic partner, Wiz Khalifa in his first-ever gaming live stream. The event will take place tomorrow, Saturday, July 11, beginning at 12pm PDT / 3pm EST. In addition to Wiz, Twitch streamer Austin will emcee the event.
The event will benefit Rise Above the Disorder (RAD) — and all funds raised will support people of color in need of mental health care. RAD provides a universal mental healthcare system accessible to youth all over the world. Since 2017, RAD has covered the cost of mental health care for more than 35,000 people across 132 countries.
Scheduled to attend are Wiz, Twitch streamer/pro gamer xQc, Rapper LoodyBoy, Rapper ChevyWoods, Rapper G Herbo, Rapper Ricky P, Music Producer Sledgren, YouTube sensation Vikkstar, Rapper and Producer Ty Dolla $ign, Producer TM88, Rapper Lil Yachty, TV Personality Steve-O and FaZe Clan’s Nate Hill.
Games to be played during the livestream are:
Madden NFL, Mario Kart, Call of Duty: Warzone, EA Sports UFC 3, Beat Saber, Until You Fall, NBA 2K, Fortnite, Mortal Kombat
Brand and donation partners for the charity stream will include:
G FUEL, HyperX, Metro Star, Schell Gaming, DREAM Clothing*, Elysian Brewing, McQueen and the Violet Fog Gin, Zotac Technologies, iBuyPower, PRG, Stream Elements, Gamestar, NFLA/ESTV
* DREAM Clothing has designed the official T-shirt for the charity livestream, which will be available online throughout the day on Saturday, and for a short time after the event. Proceeds will support RAD.
WHEN / WHERE
Saturday, July 11 at 12pm PDT / 3pm EST
The event will be streamed live from West Hollywood. Watch on your favorite streaming platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, and more. Details at: wizandfriends.com.
