Top Dawg Entertainment Celebrates Community, Culture, and Giving at 12th Annual TDE Christmas in Watts

Watts, CA — December 21, 2025 — Top Dawg Entertainment once again delivered a powerful blend of music, community, and holiday spirit with its 12th Annual TDE Christmas, held yesterday at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, California. The annual tradition brought together chart-topping artists, local families, and community leaders for a day rooted in generosity, unity, and cultural impact.

The Day 1 concert and toy drive featured live performances from TDE’s celebrated roster, including Ab-Soul, Doechii, Isaiah Rashad, Jay Rock, Lance Skiiiwalker, Ray Vaughn, Schoolboy Q, SiR, SZA, Zacari, and you know the special guests, did not disappoint Snoop Dog, and Dr. Dre came through. Gates opened early as fans and families arrived with unwrapped toys, filling the venue with both excitement and purpose.

True to its mission, TDE Christmas served as more than a concert—it functioned as a community giveback initiative, ensuring local children and families were supported during the holiday season. Hundreds of toys were collected and distributed, reinforcing the label’s long-standing commitment to reinvesting in the neighborhoods that helped shape its artists.

The celebration continues today with Day 2 Family Activities, including games, raffles, gift giveaways, and youth-focused programming designed to bring joy and connection to the community in a safe, family-friendly environment.

Now in its twelfth year, TDE Christmas has become a cornerstone holiday tradition in Los Angeles—one that merges hip-hop excellence with grassroots service. By centering Watts and uplifting its residents, Top Dawg Entertainment continues to set a powerful example of how culture, philanthropy, and community can move together.

About Top Dawg Entertainment

Founded in Los Angeles, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) is a globally respected music label known for cultivating influential artists while maintaining deep community roots. Beyond music, TDE is committed to social impact initiatives that uplift underserved communities through education, outreach, and charitable programming.