Anderson .Paak and Legendary Collaborators Steal the Show at FireAid
At the FireAid benefit concert, Green Day and Alanis Morissette set the tone with inspiring anthems. But it was Anderson .Paak who transformed the Kia Forum into a California celebration, enlisting the talents of percussion icon Sheila E. and hip-hop legend Dr. Dre.
Introducing Oxnard native .Paak, Billie Joe Armstrong ignited the crowd's energy. Sheila E., renowned for her work with Prince, joined .Paak on electrifying renditions of "Put Me Thru" and "Come Down," effortlessly transitioning from the drum kit to the stage front.
One of the night's most unexpected surprises was Dre's arrival, who has collaborated with .Paak extensively. Together, they performed the iconic "Still D.R.E." with Dre taking a moment to express his gratitude to the crowd and the first responders honored at the event.
Dre's appearance kicked off an unforgettable performance of "California Love," a West Coast anthem uniting the three artists. As the final notes faded, .Paak paid tribute to his unforgettable supporting cast.