Overview

• On Sept. 13, the duo performed “The Birds Don’t Sing” in St. Peter’s Square during the Grace for the World event tied to the World Meeting on Human Fraternity.
• John Legend joined on vocals with orchestral and choral backing, placing hip‑hop within a sacred setting.
• The song functioned as a tribute to Pusha T and No Malice’s late parents, foregrounding grief and remembrance.
• The free concert drew thousands in person with an 8 p.m. local entry cutoff and was broadcast worldwide on ABC News Live, Hulu, and Disney+.
• Pharrell helped produce the show through Something in the Water, with a star lineup and a Nova Sky Stories drone display projecting Sistine Chapel‑inspired imagery.