The Verzuz battle series was one of the best things that came out of this pandemic. It shined a spotlight on many industry game-changers that aren’t celebrated enough on a mainstream scale. Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created the platform and fans had the honor of seeing Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, John Legend, DMX, Snoop Dogg, […]
Could we get Kanye West and Drake in the VERZUZ arena? That’s what Swizz Beatz is alluding to. Near the conclusion of Rick Ross and 2 Chainz, Swizz threw a subliminal to his partner Timbaland. “Ayo Tim Drake VS YE #versuz,” the super producer wrote on Twitter. It is something that fans immediately were interested […]
Next up is Rick Ross & 2 Chainz. The Verzuz battles have been one of the highlights during quarantine. What began as a producer battle between Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, has transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Verzuz TV is a platform that celebrates the legendary catalogs and contributions of Rap and R&B’s best. The first […]
The names entering VERZUZ are getting bigger. After the Snoop Dogg v DMX battle, the question is, who’s next? People have been asked about putting in Chris Brown, throwing around names like Usher and Trey Songz. Now we go to the man himself: “Only vs ima do is CHRIS BROWN VS CHRIS BREEZY… not in […]
Since quarantine started back in March, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland came up with a creation that kept the music alive by having a friendly battle with one another called VERZUZ. According to Billboard, It has been consistent to where now Apple Music have partnered with the two masterminds to promote the live battle series. The […]
T.I. is sick and tired of not getting the respect he deserves. The self-proclaimed King of the South has trended recently after challenging 50 Cent to a Verzuz Battle. While T.I.P. is the King of The South, Fif is the King of The Trolls. In true 50 Cent fashion, he poked fun at the ATL […]
On 50 Cent’s birthday, T.I. called out the G-Unit rapper for a VERZUZ battle. T.I. feels that he would wash the rapper and is double down on that sentiment and said who he really wants to battle in an interview with AllDef. “To be honest with you man, I want Jay!” T.I. said. “Who can […]
John Legend has recently announced his new album BIGGER LOVE set for a Juneteenth release, but that won’t be the only thing he does. The R&B star will face off with Alicia Keys in a Juneteenth edition of VERZUZ. “Let’s celebrate Juneteenth with a special edition #Verzuz! @Aliciakeys vs @johnlegend on the Friday, June 19th. 8pm est @verzuztv !!” Swizz Beatz shared […]
During the lockdown due to the global pandemic, Verzuz battles have become a virtual, cultural escape for Hip Hop, R&B, and reggae fans around the world. The creators of the platform have now revealed their objective and why they turned down the money to maintain authenticity. Following up on the recent battle between reggae icons […]
A busy weekend in the world of VERZUZ took us to Jamaica for a battle of the dancehall between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer then to Atlanta for a battle of 112 and Jagged Edge. The next edition is shaping up to be Memphis vs. Houston. Bun B hit Instagram and tagged 8Ball & MJG […]
After a stellar outing between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer, VERZUZ is reloading for a Memorial Day edition with R&B groups 112 and Jagged Edge. The complete group won’t be on hand for 112 as Daron Jones and Quinnes “Q” Parker announced they will sit out. “Thank you for the outpouring love and support,” both […]
As the Verzuz battles become the choice of entertainment for quarantined Hip Hop a reggae lovers, R&B aficionados are gearing up for the pandemic’s first R& battle between Bad Boy’s 112 and singing group sensation Jagged Edge. It’s about to get seriously grown and sexy on the next VERZUZ Battle co-created by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz live on Memorial […]
We all been to a party where the police came knocking at the door and the party was over. The VERZUZ battle between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer on Saturday night (May 23) received a knock on the door not long after the battle started and it was the boys in blue looking to shut […]
After some brief controversy surrounding the song and a bar that seemingly showed love for R. Kelly, Ludacris has released the full version of “S.O.T.L. (Silence of the Lambs).” The first time we heard the song was on the VERZUZ battle between Luda and Nelly, leading to fans wanting to hear the full audio of […]
Although we’re stuck in the house, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz series has brought virtual joy to millions of people. “I was going to take Saturday off,” Swizz tells Variety. “But I’m getting a lot of pushback from the artists and the audience to keep it going, especially since it’s a long holiday weekend and everyone […]
The Verzuz battle is going international! Beenie Man and Bounty Killer are the next legendary acts who will go hit for hit on Instagram live. The announcement was made on the competition’s official Instagram page. “MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 5/23 🚨🚨🚨@grunggaadzilla vs @kingbeenieman 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 Sound Clash edition🚨You ready?!? #VERZUZ” This is a treat for all the […]
Everyone was turned into the VERZUZ battle between Ludacris and Nelly on Saturday night. While Nelly battled some WiFi issues that he stated were caused by a thunderstorm in the St. Louis area, Luda shared new music. The first he played was titled “Silence of the Lambs” and featured Lil Wayne. The opening bars caught […]
The female battle for the Miami throne continues as Khia continues to come for Trina as IG and Zoom battles become a constant in today’s socially distant society. While on the 305’s 99 Jamz, the Diamond Princess was asked about Khia’s statement where the “My Neck My Back” star said she’d roast Trina in a […]
After declining a Verzuz battle with Ja Rule in the pettiest way possible, 50 Cent said he’d be open to going against Snoop Dogg. But Snoop thinks JAY-Z would be a more fitting candidate because they simultaneously reigned in their respective regions. “Biggie passed away and then Nas had it for a minute,” Snoop said. […]
Recording artist, Lizzo is known for her chart-topping hits and outspokenness. However, it seems that Black Twitter is still holding this against her. While some of us are still basking in the glow of the Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu Verzuz battle on Saturday, the rest are stirring the pot. During the IG live battle, […]