Watch Beyoncé, Jay Z, Nick Jonas, Nicki Minaj Perform in Livestream of Tidal Charity Concert (Video)

Tickets to the Brooklyn event sold out within minutes

Some of the biggest names in music, including Beyoncé, Jay Z, Nick Jonas and Nicki Minaj were set to take stage Tuesday night in Brooklyn for a good cause.

The chart-topping artists were slated to perform in the Tidal X: 1020 Amplified by HTC benefit concert at the Barclays Center. The concert is the first in a series of events curated by Jay Z’s music streaming service to benefit charity.

Usher, Lil Wayne, T.I., Damian Marley, Indochine, Thomas Rhett, Fabolous, French Montana, Pusha T, Vic Mensa, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Travi$ Scott, DJ Cipha Sounds and DJ Reflex were also scheduled to perform.

They were joined by Tidal Rising acts Alessia Cara, Bas, Benjamin Booker, Flatbush Zombies, HIT-BOY and Justine Sky.

According to the streaming service, concertgoers can expect “collaborations on specially chosen songs to promote the message of unity through music.” Proceeds from the event will go to the Tidal X FUND at the New World Foundation, and will help raise awareness and funding for positive social impact worldwide.

Tickets sold out minutes after they went on sale, Tidal said. The streaming service vowed to match 100% of all net gross proceeds from ticket sales.

Watch the livestream above:

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