Kanye West and Drake concert watch LIVE – Amazon streaming Larry Hoover Benefit gig with rappers after beef
KANYE West and Drake performed together on Thursday at a special benefit concert.
The stars, who have previously beefed over Kim Kardashian, joined forces at the Free Larry Hoover concert.
The gig was held at the Los Angeles Coliseum in California and is scheduled to start at 11PM ET.
Hoover, 70, is the founder of the Gangster Disciples and was accused of murdering a rival drug dealer in 1973.
He was sentenced to serve 150 to 200 years in prison but is now fighting to be released from Colorado’s ADX Florence prison facility.
The concert comes following years of beef between the two rappers, who recently made up after a long-time feud based off of Drake's insinuations that he had once hooked up with Kim.
The concert will be streamed live on Amazon Music, Prime Video, and the Amazon Music Twitch channel, according to .
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Larry Hoover denied a sentencing break
The now 70-year-old is serving his sentence at the USP Florence ADMAX, a maximum security facility located in Colorado.
In July of 2021, a federal judge denied a bid from Hoover for a sentencing break under the First Step Act.
The First Step Act was signed by Trump in 2018, and applies to all relevant drug convictions before and after 2010.
What was the purpose of the concert?
According to the Los Angeles Coliseum website, the show was presented by Donda Touring and was meant to “raise awareness and support for Larry Hoover and the cause of prison and sentencing reform.”
Kanye West has been actively fighting for the freedom of Larry Hoover, who has been imprisoned since 1973.
Family will get "back together"
In a now deleted video to his Instagram, Kanye insisted his family will get "back together".
In the dramatic video, Kanye can be heard performing a spoken word piece for Thanksgiving where he admits his "misactions" and how he wants his wife back.
The 'Thanksgiving Prayer' video shows a choir dressed in hoodies in a dimly lit warehouse, as Kanye's voice booms over the images.
"All I think about every day is how I get my family back together and how I heal the pain that I've caused," he said in the prayer.
"I take accountability for my actions. New word alert: misactions. The one thing that all my successes and failures have in common is me."
Kanye also admitted that coming off his medication for bipolar disorder "left me susceptible to other episodes, which my wife and family and fans have had to endure."
Did Larry Hoover still operate his gang from prison?
While Hoover was incarcerated, he allegedly still was in charge of the Gangster Disciples, and is said to have controlled the gang’s drug trade from behind bars.
Following a 17-year-long investigation by the federal government, Hoover was arrested in prison on the charges of drug conspiracy, extortion, and continuing to engage in a criminal enterprise.
In 1997, he was found guilty of all charges and was given a life sentence.
What was the Larry Hoover tribute concert?
Drake and Kanye West put their differences aside to come together for a benefit concert to release convicted murderer Larry Hoover.
West appealed in 2018 to then-President Donald Trump for Hoover to be released, but his request was not granted.
The concert was aired on Thursday night from the LA Coliseum.
Kanye West BEGS ex-wife Kim Kardashian to get back together
KANYE West has begged his ex-wife Kim Kardashian to get back together with him while performing on stage.
The 44-year-old was singing Runaway from his 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy during a Drake concert.
Ye repeatedly rapped: “I need you to run right back to me” before adding: “More specifically, Kimberly.”
It sent the crowd wild as they screamed with excitement.
But it's unlikely to have had the same reaction from Kim who was in the audience.
She was last week fuming at the rapper's claim they'll get back together - despite moving on with Pete Davidson.
Kanye and Drake pictured before show
A Twitter user shared a picture reportedly showing the rappers hugging backstage before the concert.
Kanye's statement on concert
In a statement, Kanye West said, "I believe this event will not only bring awareness to our cause but prove to people everywhere how much more we can accomplish when we lay our pride aside and come together."
Drake and Kanye West have put their differences aside to come together for a benefit concert to release convicted murderer Larry Hoover.
Hoover was convicted of drug charges while in jail
While at Stateville Correctional Center in Illinois, Hoover began to gather followers. However, the authorities saw this as a positive.
Hoover made it mandatory for any members of Gangster Disciple to educate themselves, pick up a trade, and become better members of society.
However, in 1995 an undercover investigation indicted Hoover for drug conspiracy charges.
In 1997 he was found guilty and is now serving six life sentences at the United States Penitentiary Administrative Maximum Facility in Florence, Colorado.
What was the feud about between Kanye and Drake?
The rappers recently made up after a long-time feud based off of Drake’s insinuations that he had once hooked up with Kanye’s then-partner Kim Kardashian.
In Drake’s track called In My Feelings, the Canadian musician rapped about having sex with a woman called Kiki, which is Kim’s family nickname.
Last week, Kanye asked Drake if they could put their differences aside and come together to help the imprisoned Larry Hoover.
Credit: Amazon Hoover was convicted of murder
It was on February 26, 1973 when Hoover murdered William Young alongside another Gangster Disciple member, Andrew Howard.
He was sentenced to serve 150 to 200 years in prison but is now fighting to be released from Colorado’s ADX Florence prison facility.
'Inspiration' to many
Following on from the artists performance, fans have been saying how the performer is a huge 'inspiration' to many.
One fan said "Kanye West is the greatest artist of time. He will forever be my greatest inspiration. I love you bro @kanyewest"
Who is Larry Hoover?
Larry Hoover, 70, is the founder of the Gangster Disciples and was accused of murdering a rival drug dealer in 1973.
Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Hoover moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois when he was four years old before turning to gang life by the time he was 13.
He started with theft and mugging, but as he got older his crimes turned to assaults and shootings.
Fan reaction
Many fans have taken to Twitter to thank Kanye for putting on a show.
One user said: "what an experience, thank you "
Whilst another said: "Kanye west is the greatest to ever do it, worlds best."
East Coast fans stayed up late
Those in the East Coast had to wait past midnight to watch the show.
Many took to social media to complain about the hour.
Pictured: Kanye and Drake performing
The two thrilled fans with a rarely seen performance together.
Many fans took to twitter to show support for the pair.
One user wrote: "@kanyewest and @Drake squashing beef and throwing a concert in LA was the perfect end to 2021 #FreeLarryHoover"
A second said: "Seeing @Drake and @kanyewest performing together on stage is such an iconic moment for hip hop culture. Incredible and thrilled to see this! #KanyeDrakeLive"
Credit: Amazon What a night
The pair put on a performance at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Thursday for a special 'Free Larry Hoover' concert.
Drake appeared as a special guest for Kanye West, his former foe, and fans were amazed by the show.
Kanye West and Drake have appeared on stage together
The two have put their differences aside and appeared on stage together, wowing fans with their performance.
Despite being an hour late.
Kanye rehearsing before the show
A Twitter user shared footage of Kanye rehearsing the night before the Free Larry Hoover concert.
Kanye’s Instagram statement
Kanye addressed the feud that once existed between him and Drake in an Instagram post:
“Both me and Drake have taken shots at each other and it’s time to put it to rest.”
“I’m asking Drake … to join me on stage as a special guest to share the two biggest albums of the year live in Los Angeles with the ultimate purpose being to free Larry Hoover.”
Why was there feud between Drake and Kanye West?
The rappers recently made up after a long-time feud based off of Drake’s insinuations that he had once hooked up with Kanye’s then-partner Kim Kardashian.
In Drake’s track called In My Feelings, the Canadian musician rapped about having sex with a woman called Kiki, which is Kim’s family nickname.
Last week, Kanye asked Drake if they could put their differences aside and come together to help the imprisoned Larry Hoover.
Hoover is ‘aware’ of concert
Larry Hoover Jr. spoke about his relationship with Kanye West and the benefit concert for his father.
“Yeah, he’s aware of it and he has to be concerned because he doesn’t know how it may affect him,” Hoover Jr. said.
“He’s concerned that it may affect him negatively because it’s showing his influence, but his influence is positive. Him being an influential person, it just won’t disappear.”
'Let's take it back to day one'
Fans went wild after Kanye announced he would be performing some of his classing songs, staring with Jesus Walks.
Kanye wearing 'Free Hoover' pants
His shirt also said the slogan.
Kanye and Drake take the stage
The rappers have finally taken the stage, and they have walked in together.
Their appearance together after a public feud has sent social media ablaze.