Amazon’s 10th Prime Day is just around the corner and the e-commerce company has enlisted rapper Megan Thee Stallion to kick off the sales event.
The rapper kicks off with an original song, “It’s Prime Day,” streaming exclusively on Amazon Music. In the accompanying video, the rapper says she can “change my hobby, how I change my men” as she takes advantage of Prime Day’s exclusive member deals to become a cosplayer, stylist, lifeguard, gamer and chef.
Prime members can also purchase Megan Thee Stallion’s Prime Day picks inspired by her various interests from the music video, including early deals on items from her new merchandise collection for the Hot Girl Summer tour.
The two-day sale kicks off on July 16 and runs through July 17, promising millions of deals across more than 35 categories, including electronics, kitchen, clothing and beauty.
“Prime Day is a celebration of the value we provide to members all year long, offering millions of deals across more than 35 product categories during the event, as well as discounts on Amazon Devices, quality entertainment, groceries, travel and more,” said Jamil Ghani , vice president of Amazon Prime, in a press release.
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“Last year, Amazon customers saved nearly $24 billion on deals and coupons, with Prime members enjoying the vast majority of those savings, including more than $2.5 billion during Prime Day 2023,” Ghani added in the press release.
Here’s what you need to know about this summer’s Prime Day event.
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What date and time is Amazon Prime Day?
The upcoming Prime Day officially starts at 12:01 a.m. PDT on July 16 and runs through July 17, but Prime members have access to early savings. Select brands – including Nordic Track, Poppi Prebiotic Sodas and Hatch – are already offering deals for the event.
Starting July 8, select influencers will be dropping offers on various products. Amazon names Jess Sims, Alyssa McKay, Monet McMichael, Jared McCain, Millie Bobby Brown, Meredith Duxbury and Alix Earle as accounts to watch.
Other early savings deals include:
- Amazon Prime Video deals: Up to 50% off select shows and movies to rent or buy on Prime Video, plus offers on select channels through Prime Video Channels. Crunchyroll, Starz and MGM+ are available for $0.99 per month for up to two months, and Prime members can get 50% off AMC+ and Paramount+ with Showtime for up to two months.
- Amazon device sales: Amazon says it’s offering the lowest prices ever on select Amazon devices, including the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, Blink Outdoor 4 multi-packs, Fire TV Cube (3rd gen), Kindle Scribe and Eero Max 7 mesh Wi-Fi systems. Shoppers can also save up to 68% on select Amazon devices, including the Echo Show 8 (3rd gen), Fire TV 2 series, Insignia 50-inch Class F30 series Smart Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote, Fire HD 10 tablets, Fire HD 8 Kids, Luna controllers and Amazon Smart Plugs.
- Grocery offers: Amazon is offering coupons for $15 off Amazon Fresh physical store purchases worth at least $75 from June 26 to July 15. Prime customers and shoppers with a registered EBT card who have not previously signed up can get three months of Amazon’s grocery subscription for free.
Can you shop Amazon Prime Day without a membership?
The sales event is exclusive to Prime members. Eligible shoppers can sign up for a 30-day free trial before the event to take advantage of the event’s deals.
How much does an Amazon Prime membership cost?
Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month, or $139 per year. A subscription to Prime Video alone costs $8.99 per month.
Students and shoppers between the ages of 18 and 24 can sign up for $7.49 per month, or $69 per year.
How do you get access to exclusive offers for Amazon Prime Day?
Prime members can get up to 40% off Sony Wireless Headphones, up to 30% off the Peloton Original Bike and Bike+, among other deals by requesting an invitation to access invite-only deals.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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