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TikTok Announces 'The Crew League' Basketball Tournament with Hip Hop Stars
TikTok, the leading global platform for short-form mobile videos, has announced the livestream of 'The Crew League' taking place in Los Angeles, CA from November 7-8, 2020. This basketball tournament features 10 teams of 4-on-4, with popular hip hop stars and their crews competing. The champion of 'The Crew League' will receive a $100,000 grand prize, with a portion being donated to a charity of their choice. The tournament will be hosted by Faze Clan, Justin Combs, 24kGoldn, and more. Participating artists include Trippie Redd, Swae Lee, Russ, Jack Harlow, Lil Mosey, Lil Durk, DDG, G Herbo, The Kid LAROI, Lil Keed/YSL, and surprise guests. Each team will be led by an artist who will recruit a crew consisting of managers, best friends, and fellow performers. This event celebrates the connection between basketball and hip-hop, showcasing the influence of music artists and athletes on TikTok's global community. After the live event, Season One of 'The Crew League' will be released as an episodic series for fans to enjoy.