Ghostface has a knack for emotional honesty and upbeat absurdism that’s matched by Raekwon’s sterner, harsher mafioso tales. Both danced around the same array of hits from Jay-Z, Drake, Beyoncé, DMX, Aaliyah, and Missy Elliott. Gucci opening round one dissing Jeezy on “Round 1.” Adult star Teanna Trump using the comments section to schedule dick appointments. Luda’s porn-rap anthem “What’s Your Fantasy?” completed his pivot from Atlanta-area radio host to airplay mainstay. Found insideFrom the acclaimed New York Times-bestselling team of GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNçNDEZ and the stellar artistic talents of DANIELA MIWA, JODI WYNNE, and ERIC TRAUTMANN. The concert was also reminiscent to the first producer battle they began in 2018. Jermaine Dupri, 48, and Diddy, 51, got into it during an Instagram live session with fellow rap legends Fat Joe and Snoop Dogg on Friday September 17. The event kicked off with a surprise call from Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, who thanked the two for their contributions to the culture. Verzuz started as head-to-head, pseudo-battles between seasoned performers in a live show on Instagram. One battle noted of this, was the Erykah Badu vs.Jill Scott match-up, where both were classy and honored each other by complimenting their successes. If you’ve cultivated a relationship with an A-list artist, you’re almost guaranteed the win. “OUR culture has made us the top show in the world for music outside of The Grammy’s. stood in for Lauryn Hill on The Miseducation’s “Nothing Even Matters.” D didn’t seem to know they were coming, and later we found out that the show had originally been imagined as a D’Angelo vs. Maxwell battle, but what we got instead was still incredible — although the “and Friends” bit led some people to want more famous guests. The battle between R&B groups 112 and Jagged Edge was a perfect matchup, at least on paper. Nelly put points on the board, bafflingly avoiding his platinum-selling Tim McGraw collab “Over and Over,” but it wasn’t enough. Fat Joe took to IG to reveal how his Verzuz battle with Ja Rule came together. What’s the rundown? The challenge started and went back to back consistently with both performers singing along to their tracks. You could tell they like each other and the music they’ve made together and apart; you could also understand how they would get on each other’s nerves. Who won? With the world buzzing about the musical celebration of the ladies . He ate shots through the early rounds and came out swinging near the end when his opponent wound down. The show also inspired more than 3.2 million tweets from fans worldwide. Highlights: Both sounding incredible in their late 70s; mic control; Patti kicking the night off with a dance routine to “All Right Now” that gave Mary J. Blige a run for her money; Gladys singing “Midnight Train to Georgia” twice and no one caring about the repetition; Patti kicking her shoes off during “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and having backup footwear options on her desk; every celebrity that got roasted for projecting in the comment section; Dionne Warwick joining the pair for “Superwoman” and “That’s What Friends Are For,” reuniting the lineup from the trio’s iconic 1986 HBO special, Sisters in the Name of Love, which, if you’re anything like me, you’ve already watched this month. [83][84], Verzuz was nominated and won in the category of Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special) for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, on BET. Who won? Playing a deep cut almost categorically loses you the point, even if it’s one of the greatest songs of all time. Put the two in a room for any amount of time, and you’ll be entertained. The rap icons started a verbal sparring match over who has had a more successful career within the music industry!. Both artists shared high energetic competitive chemistry throughout the presentation as Bow Wow played a past recording rant from Soulja Boy, who compared himself to Bow Wow. In an ABC News interview, Swizz Beatz stated "The people won, the culture won, music won" in reference to the music sales and online streams gradually increasing due to both newfound interest and curiosity. What’s the rundown? Compared to the other battles they had on Verzuz, the numbers were record-breaking. [82], Bloomberg Businessweek honored Swizz Beatz & Timbaland by listing them as one of the 50 Most Influential People: 'The People who changed global business' on December 4, 2020. Highlights: Legend starting with Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything” and revealing that he played piano on the Miseducation hit before he blew up, the duo having an impromptu Ciroc toast in the middle of Legend and Rick Ross’s “Magnificent” (a harbinger of brand partnerships to come), Keys doing the phone call from “You Don’t Know My Name” as Legend recreated the sample using his voice and piano. twitter. Timbo gave away points playing Nas and Ginuwine’s “You Owe Me” and 50 Cent and Justin Timberlake’s “Ayo Technology,” hits he loves that the average hip-hop head reviles. Remmy sits down with R&B singer-songwriter Karun; Nick and the Sheng Talk boys explore hip hop-influenced "matatus," sneaker-shopping with Kenyan producer and rapper Nu Fvnk, talking culture, fashion, and music with the founders of multimedia brand Jeri Kholisa. And ditching Apple Music for the MMA-friendly TikTok competitor Triller — a company that has struggled to earn trust and licensing deals from record labels and a litigious entity that has sued streamers and fielded complaints about pay from titans in the boxing community it services — this March in the stated interest of securing equity for performers invites the question of whether Verzuz cuts these deals to better serve its viewing audience or itself. Their Verzuz battle was a master class in old friends with unresolved business. Keysh is inarguably the better singer, but you could argue that Ashanti had more and bigger hits. Gucci Mane and Jeezy's Verzuz on Thursday night broke new records for the battle series.. But it’s tough to say that common sense truly won the day, as masks were scarce at Magic, and by all accounts, the after-party was a clusterfuck. Highlights: Gucci asking former Georgia congressional representative and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams to wipe his criminal record when she called in to urge voters to participate in the state’s crucial Senate runoffs in January. Earth, Wind & Fire and the Isley Brothers are funk/soul titans whose passionate songwriting and expert musicianship produced classic records from the late ’50s into the 21st century. See the numbers for yourself below. Flaky audience notwithstanding, Swizz and Tim’s second Verz went the same as the first. Storch’s story is complicated in a way that Mannie Fresh’s isn’t — by 2010, Storch’s career had become a cautionary tale about addiction and overspending — but repeat customers like Brown and newer stars like 6ix9ine and Russ sought him out in recent years, as Fresh’s relationship with Lil Wayne led to good placements on Tha Carter V and this year’s Funeral. Highlights: Every dance move, Beenie getting the Jamaican Constabulary Force to leave by asking an officer if he “really wanted to be that guy” and ruin the night for over 400,000 viewers, Beenie and Bounty freestyling over “Astronomia” (better known to savvy internet citizens as the Ghanian pallbearers’ song), intercontinental luminaries in the black diaspora like Usain Bolt, Rihanna, Skepta, and Popcaan paying homage in the comments. Highlights: 112 randomly bringing out new jack swing legend Keith Sweat, Jagged Edge playing “Nasty Girl” (their song off the posthumous Frankenstein job Biggie Duets) and getting hit with “Sky’s the Limit” off Life After Death, Jagged Edge catching jokes into the night about bad sound quality and shaky WiFi. Celebrated songs featured tracks they produced for ranging from, The Eve vs Trina match took place in both, The Bow Wow and Soulja Boy Verzuz was live in Los Angeles. Verzuz began as an impromptu broadcast before taking on the form of a brand, adopting a logo and official social media accounts with subsequent matches. More Like This It didn’t feel like essential viewing, not just because its direct competition was a Sixers–Wizards playoff game the night before a Monday holiday. Riley’s singing groups Guy and Blackstreet scored classics in “Piece of My Love,” “Groove Me,” and “No Diggity.” Saturday night’s main event drew the pregame excitement of a Tyson fight for the grown and sexy crowd. In Freedom's Shore, Russell Duncan tells of the efforts of Tunis Campbell, a black carpetbagger and fellow abolitionist and friend of Frederick Douglass, to lift his race to equal participation in American society. As for many rap artists, they can use their collaborations or 'feature' segments from other artist tracks. What’s the rundown? In the past, some technicalities forced a video stream to get booted off due to weak Wi-Fi connection, or a licensed copyrighted song that could only be played to a minimum of 90 seconds before being cut off stream. Liam Gallagher Fell Out of a Helicopter, Bruv, “Who said RnR is dead Keith Moon eat your drum skin out.”. Legend outsang her in the room, but she walked away with more points. Full story below. Babyface vs. Teddy Riley (Parts 1 & 2), 16. Virginia innovator Timbaland was the era’s other go-to. The Verzuz co-creators released the official viewership numbers for the Jeezy and Gucci Mane battle livestream that took place on Thursday (Nov. 19) and it has surpassed all of the previous battles the virtual series has held so far. newsletter, Sign up for the Both artists are masters of tasteful love songs with hot streaks lasting through the mid- to late aughts. So when Keyshia showed up tardy and seemingly testy, viewers wondered if it wasn’t a tit-for-tat situation, making Ashanti sweat for kicks. We heard about six songs in the first hour and a quarter, after which point Riley asked for 20 more minutes to work out sound and Babyface quietly escaped and promised to reschedule the already rescheduled battle. It’s also teaching fans how many heads it can take to make a hit record. In the last week, T.I. Spectators, whether celebrities or general viewing public, keep score on who they believe won each round sometimes losing count. Found insideWritten by veteran journalist and music critic Marcus J. Moore, this is the first biography of Kendrick Lamar. Explore the singers, songwriters, history, culture, and even fashions of reggae and Caribbean music in this extensive A-Z encyclopedia appropriate for college and high school students as well as anyone who loves reggae music. In addition to crafting timeless melodies for cuts like “Fantasy” and “For the Love of You,” they have been sampled in a wealth of unforgettable hip-hop hits. As nationwide quarantine started to loosen restrictions of social gatherings and began to start public re-opening phases, the lineups in the 2nd part of the series broadcast the event live in-person to stream over Instagram as well as Apple Music, which began streaming the presentation live in HD on June 19, 2020. Gucci seemingly showed up for the express purpose of disrespecting his longtime enemy, blending hits and mixtape favorites with diss tracks like “Round 1,” “745,” “Benchwarmers,” and “The Truth,” where he famously invited his foe to “go dig your partner up.” Jeezy played it cool, sticking largely to cuts from his debut album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, and ignoring the taunts until Gucci said, “We smoking on Pookie Loc tonight,” insulting Jeezy’s deceased affiliate by name. Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle are soul-music institutions celebrated as much for their grace as for possessing two of the greatest singing voices in recorded-music history — Gladys for her rich contralto and Patti as a soprano with a shocking range for whom no note seems too high. People swear this was a blowout in Storch’s favor, accusing Mannie Fresh of having a sound too specific to its era and area. His solo albums Tender Lover, For the Cool in You, and The Day rank among R&B’s finest in any era. The Verzuz battle between dancehall veterans, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer which happened on Labour Day (May 23) is still the talk of the town. Taking it to their Instagram account, Verzuz announced the new rap battle of Fat Joe vs Ja Rule on Thursday, September 2. The streaming service was mired in technical impediments since its inception. Highlights: Decades of hip-hop royalty camped out in the comments, RZA arriving in a sleeveless vest and gloves with Afro Samurai playing in the background, Premier calling the reviled Wu-Tang hit “Gravel Pit” a pop song and following with Christina Aguilera’s “Ain’t No Other Man,” RZA chasing the scorching Biggie diss track “Kick In the Door,” off 1996’s Life After Death, with “The Long Kiss Goodnight,” another diss track off the same album. Jermaine Dupri, 48, and Diddy, 51, got into it during an Instagram live session with fellow rap legends Fat Joe and Snoop Dogg on Friday September 17. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. [72] Deion Sanders, Maurice Jones-Drew and MJ Acosta-Ruiz served as the host with special guests who appeared to provide support for the players. Tory Lanez has chops, but French has connections. This sounds like an offbeat matchup until you play a lot of their songs back to back and see the common threads. Found insideDecoded is a book like no other: a collection of lyrics and their meanings that together tell the story of a culture, an art form, a moment in history, and one of the most provocative and successful artists of our time. From the author of How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America * Winner, 2017 Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary Award * Finalist, 2017 NAACP Image Awards * "One Book One New Orleans ... It’s business as usual for a community where the slightest talk of accountability is quite often met with grumbling indifference. Late Monday night Swizz . That said, hits being repeated also highlighted a need for greater variety in the cast of contestants. Who won? In spite of Xscape’s aces, SWV had the upper hand. Despite a few minor setbacks, "Verzuz" continues to keep their audience happy with their musical matchups. Found insideA one-of-a kind survey of rap and hip hop history from 1973 to today by Chuck D, arguably the most influential rapper in the world. The series invites two musicians, predominantly R&B and hip hop, to highlight their discographies in two 10-song rounds during a three-hour session. What’s the rundown? In its initial inception, the Verzuz battles were performed remotely over Instagram live due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It wasn’t that, and we ultimately had a blast reliving Bush-era heartbreak, both real and imagined, occasionally offbeat song choices notwithstanding. Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut will stream on Netflix November 10. Oftentimes, the artist on both sides would gloat or boast themselves to show their competitive spirit along with having the authority of 'bragging rights'.[12]. Two months after the joyous, peaceful meeting between Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight, it’s clear how Verzuz has as much potential for edifying good as for risk and danger. However the event started over an hour late as Ashanti warmed up the virtual audience playing snippets of her new songs and also did a sing along with songs in the DJ's playlist until Keyshia was able to arrive. For the night, neither did anyone else, really. Both rappers have gigantic back catalogues and more than a few bright spots as guest features, but Chainz mostly stuck to the big singles from his solo albums, which run a little too mainstream-y sometimes, while Ross pulled ahead digging into a treasure trove of lush deep cuts. *Upcoming line-ups that have been recently revealed and considered in a full facetime conversation with Timbaland & Swizz Beatz in late 2020. In August 2021, The LOX and Dipset went head to head in a highly anticipated Verzuz battle at Madison Square Garden.It was a quintessential New York hip-hop battle, not unlike the rap battles that The Notorious B.I.G. Video Recaps are streamed on Verzuz official YouTube Channel along with other unofficial re-uploads. newsletter, August Alsina posts cryptic IG post about his “last victory lap around the sun” that scares fans, Fans debate whether Drake is a bigger superstar than Michael Jackson, Joy Reid calls out Gabby Petito coverage: “Missing White Woman Syndrome”, T.I. Filled with electronic mishaps and over-showings , even a policeman or two , scrimmages were widely admired in the Black social media sphere amidst shutdown orders. Who won? Some individuals may try to keep score but ultimately get lost in the rounds. Ross was accompanied by twerking dancers and got a shirtless massage — both Verzuz firsts. If you know, you know. [76], The battles are rooted to pit each artist up against each other, but is done tastefully, ending in praises and celebration. But the scales tipped, and the fight got good when Garrett pulled it together and started to match Dream song for song. The two Atlanta rappers kicked off season 2 of the series and their reunion brought in a total of 9.1 million viewers, breaking the “all-time livestream viewership record.” The Verzuz team revealed the figures on Saturday (Nov. 21) thanking fans for their support—including those who gathered in large crowds to watch the “legendary showdown” together. Found insideWINNER OF THE 2019 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION “Electrifying” (People) • “Masterly” (The Guardian) • “Dramatic and memorable” (The New Yorker) • “Magic” (TIME) • “Ingenious” (The Financial Times) • "A gonzo ... Where a Music producer will go up against another Music Producer, Songwriter against Songwriter, Vocal Production (example: Vocal Artist against Vocal Artist [Sub category: Singer vs. Singer or Rapper vs. Rapper]). Highlights: The six-song Jay-Z war where we got to hear classic cuts from the In My Lifetime albums, every time Swizz played DMX and Timbo quipped, “You playing your artist.” Trash talk is key. Soulja Boy also fell under criticism for being the first artist on Verzuz to perform his song more than twice, in which one of the time, The Lox vs Dipset Verzuz was held at Madison Square Garden, after, The Fat Joe vs Ja Rule verzuz went live at the, This page was last edited on 21 September 2021, at 17:41. The two icons will face off as part of a special ESSENCE Festival of Culture VERZUZ Battle this Thursday, July 1 at 8 p.m. EST. [42], (estimated views based on the vistor peak during the live presentation - Not total), Hip Hop Music Production, Songwriting/Lyrics & Vocals, (Original date-December 11, 2020 - Event was Postponed)[50], ☆ Solo concert dubbed as "D'Angelo & Friends", R&B Production, Songwriting/Lyrics & Vocals. Verzuz is fun, simple, and wide open — maybe a little too wide open. It seemed as if they hadn’t spoken in years before sitting down in front of the cameras. Regional bias and generational schisms creep up. Verzuz used to have a deal with Apple to stream battles in HD, allowing you to see the whole stage and get crisp sound and visuals, but since Swizz and Timbo switched from Apple to TikTok competitor Triller, watching Verzuz in HD on a television is a few steps more convoluted, which is unfortunate when the entertainment caters to an older generation as the EW&F/Isleys gig did. It’s hard as nails! On a field where the biggest hit always takes the point, songs like “Stay Schemin’” and “Pop That” are always going to demolish “Ferris Wheel” and “K Lo K,” even if they’re all good songs that share aesthetics. With the world buzzing about the musical celebration of the ladies . Collaborations like “How High” and “4, 3, 2, 1” bore fruit in the 1999 collaborative album Blackout! DJ AOne played Tip and the audience got amnesia about Tiny’s still-unfolding troubles. Found insideAt long last, Gone ’Til November reveals the true story of what really happened while Wayne was behind bars, exploring everything from his daily rituals to his interactions with other inmates to how he was able to keep himself motivated ... 40 and Too Short have made a lot of music both together and apart, and this Verzuz team-up was a celebration of that friendship, of the versatility of Cali hip-hop, and of these artists’ endless demand as guest features. Too many yearning, midtempo Jagged Edge songs in a row made the group’s catalog seem formulaic. Over the weekend, the two combined for 6.7 . The catalog also includes Eminem’s Hot 100 topper “Not Afraid” and scorchers with everyone from Rick Ross to Rihanna. Otherwise, mess was thankfully at a minimum. Verzuz, is an American webcast series created by producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, that airs on Verzuz TV.. Verzuz was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and Swizz Beatz facing off in its first iteration through an Instagram Live broadcast in March 2020.. Verzuz: Fat Joe vs Ja Rule start. What’s the rundown? Erykah Badu and Jill Scott's Verzuz battle was the highlight of the weekend. Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga Have a Past in Rebecca Hall’s. Who won? Hope’s authoritarian leadership is getting out of control — if something doesn’t change soon, who knows the consequences for the students? It streamed on Instagram live with the Verzuz and Keyshia Cole's live channels, and on Apple Music live broadcast split-screen side by side; and the Triller/Fite TV broadcast verzuz featuring Eve vs Trina. Cali, specifically the Bay, with 40 hailing from Vallejo and Short Dawg growing up in Oakland. ( ENSPIRE Trending News ) Verzuz Continues to Create Monumental Numbers Snoop Dogg and DMX had a monumental Verzuz battle live in-studio Wednesday night (July 22) for their latest Verzuz "battle of the dogs" while maintaining a high level of respect for one another. “On a minimum level, 9.1 MILLION people watched this epic, legendary showdown between @jeezy and @laflare1017 (As we saw across the country, there was a new phenomenon of Verzuz viewing parties, so that figure is not including those who gathered in large numbers together.”. “This viewership number from last night actually makes Verzuz bigger in ratings than the MTV VMA’s, NBC’s The Voice, the Billboard Awards, the CMA’s, the Latin Grammy’s, Dancing With The Stars or The Masked Singer respectively on any given night for those primetime shows this year,” the caption reads. Ghostface and Raekwon do not compete with each other. The events look more and more like regular live concerts now, and we’ll soon be back to having those in person as well. It was the underground 'King of Comedy . Everyone failed. This is Arthur Elgort's (born 1940) first comprehensive book, showing his world-renowned fashion imagery alongside his personal work. HussleNomics is a book dedicated to the legacy and teachings of Nipsey Hussle with a step by step guide on how to implement each money and business principle in your life. video for Karun, Sheng Talk, & Jeri Kholisa. Highlights: Kirk Franklin owning up to the fact he looks like the rapper Plies, powerful words of comfort from Bishop T.D. Full story below. Now it streams live shows at the Madison Square Garden. More importantly, quarantine is ending for many of the American viewers for whom this series offered crucial weekend entertainment a year ago. 112 was discovered by Diddy as Bad Boy Records took flight on memorable albums from Faith Hill and Biggie. The streak continued in the next decade with T.I.’s “Front Back” and “Big Things Poppin’.” Scott Storch started out as a member of the Roots and grew into one of the go-to beatmakers and session players of the aughts, working with everyone from 50 Cent and Chris Brown to Paris Hilton and Brooke Hogan. Ja Rule's use of his 2003 single The Crown featuring Reggae/Dancehall superstar Sizzla, during his VERZUZ battle against Fat Joe, got a major acknowledgment from the Black Woman and Child singer on Wednesday.. Snoop Dogg and DMX duked it out in the studio Wednesday night (July 22) for their latest Verzuz "battle . This is a dialogue with contemporary artist Michelangelo Pistoletto about his vision of unifying art and everyday life. Found insideSuffused with a profound intimacy and tenderness in response to these extraordinary times, Intimations is a slim, suggestive volume with a wide scope, in which Zadie Smith clears a generous space for thought, open enough for each reader to ... Fat Joe and Ja Rule competed in a Verzuz battle on September 14, playing their hits in New York City alongside guests including Remy Ma, Nelly, Dre, Ashanti, and Jadakiss. is currently fielding accusations of sex trafficking and sexual abuse from over a dozen women. The 10 Verzuz Battles We Need To See. John Legend charged ahead out of the gate and played a wide-ranging list of hits, deep cuts, and features, but Alicia Keys came armed to the teeth with hits and wisely avoidant of latter-day songs that didn’t chart well. Beenie Man and Bounty Killer are dancehall legends with a complicated history stretching across over 25 years of clashes, feuds, and reunions. As it stands, each battle goes 20 rounds, with each contestant playing a hit and hearing a rebuttal. Teddy Riley, along with producers like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, brought new jack swing to the masses in the ’80s and ’90s, melding hip-hop drums and R&B melodicism for famous collaborators like Bobby, Whitney, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, and Michael Jackson. Who won? Throughout the night, the singers shared memories and matched vibes with their musical selections. Making them the first contenders judged from Billboard to score a draw in the series. (This is why contestants are only allowed to play a song up to the first chorus now.) [43] During the webcast, special appearances were made by notable stars in the gospel genre: Grammy Nominated Gospel Artist Marvin Sapp, appeared to interlude his landmark song "Never Would Have Made It" and Grammy Award winner, Tamela Mann appeared to fully sing live, "Take Me To The King". A botanical tapestry artist for such sites as the Marithé & François Giraud boutique in Manhattan, the Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Japan explains how to cultivate more than one thousand ... Legend is the youngest performer to EGOT, joining the likes of Rita Moreno, Mel Brooks, and Audrey Hepburn. ▲- The AshantI vs Keyshia Cole Verzuz currently holds the highest total viewers on Verzuz TV Instagram live with over 6 Million views based on approximate incoming Instagram profile visitors. Highlights: The unblemished falsetto, the brand-new song played first, D’s flair for a dramatic black coat, and Method Man remaining heartthrob material at 50. The two dynamic singers have been musical rivals since the 1990s. Drawn from more than two decades of exhaustive research, the book is enriched by the author's exclusive access to personal letters, records and never-before-seen photographs from the family collection. Major media outlets such as ABC News[78] and CNN[79] have also covered stories over the social media phenomenon. The presentation was presented by Verizon. To everyone who tuned in, THANK YOU for helping us break the internet. Who won? Co-creator Swizz Beatz shared the viewership numbers on Instagram, writing that the Season 2 opener . Their histories and discographies are almost inseparable. Fans who’ve held onto the idea that there was smoke between the two were met with a night full of mutual admiration and soothing music. In the ’90s, he produced the early Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Big Tymers, B.G., and Hot Boys albums in full, making beats essentially from scratch. What’s the rundown? Brandy, Monica Verzuz battle draws over 1.2 million viewers. Toronto’s Boi-1da has worked with Drake since his 2007 debut mixtape, Room for Improvement. The cornerstone of DMX’s mammoth five-album reign in the late ’90s and early aughts was the leashed-pit-bull intensity of hits like “Get at Me Dog” and “Party Up.” At first, this seemed like a questionable matchup: the brash electronics and coarse vocal tones of DMX’s heyday and the impossibly smooth G-funk of Snoop’s rich back catalogue felt like perpendicular vibes. Verzuz reimagines the DJ battles of hip-hop's early days for the "one gotta go" set. Thank you infinitely!”, Gucci Mane reveals the one thing that will make him cancel his Verzuz with Jeezy. Each broadcast in this 2nd part of the series stayed consistent with better video and audio quality. [81] Verzuz creators Timbaland & Swizz Beatz were the Honoree recipients of the "Shine A Light Award" shared with DJ D-Nice at the 2020 BET Awards. It was a way to empower women.[77]. The result of this later began to open the population for more viewership on Instagram. 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