Yasmin Duggal
02 Oct 2018
Chance The Rapper and Travis Scott are two of the artists due to perform
A benefit concert celebrating the life of the late rapper Mac Miller has been announced for 31st October.
The event will take place at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre, and feature a range of performers including Travis Scott, Chance The Rapper, SZA, Earl Sweatshirt, Action Bronson and Vince Staples, to name a few. You can view the full line up below.
It comes after the singer was found dead at his home on 7th September due to a suspected overdose.
JUST ANNOUNCED: “Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life” on October 31. Performances by @trvisXX, @AndersonPaak, @chancetherapper, @JohnMayer, @Miguel, @sza & many more. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 5th at 10am @Ticketmaster.com #MacMiller #LosAngeles #GreekTheatre pic.twitter.com/5sQ2jKdUMo
— The Greek Theatre (@Greek_Theatre) October 2, 2018
The concert will not only mark a celebration of Miller's life but also the launch of The Mac Miller Circles Fund, which 'will provide programming, resources and opportunities to youth from underserved communities, helping them recognize their full potential through exploration in the arts and community building', according to its website.
In a statement, Miller's mother Karen Meyers has said, “The support we’ve experienced is evident in this amazing lineup and is a testament to Malcolm’s incredible life.”
Tickets for Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life will go on sale Friday 5th October at 10am PDT and will be availabe to buy here.