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Verzuz Battles — PICS

By:
Medina Lynn
May 23, 2020 10:30PM EDT
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Verzuz — Beanie Man vs. Bounty Killer

Verzuz — Beanie Man vs. Bounty Killer
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Beenie Man performs onstage at the 2013 BET Awards at the Nokia Theatre, in Los Angeles. The dancehall icon rocked a cordoroy blazer and turquoise pants for the occasion.

Beenie Man faced his longtime rival Bounty Killer in a dancehall themed edition of Verzuz, which was founded by legendary producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. The event garnered over 400,000 viewers in real-time, including the likes of Missy Elliott, Ashanti, Diddy, and many more A-listers. Rihanna — who also hails from the Caribbean — definitely proved she was both Beenie and Bounty’s #1 fan! The star dropped comments throughout the stream, and even had some words for the police when they showed up after Jamaica’s country-wide 8 p.m. curfew. “Tell the police to go hooommeeee,” she hilariously begged, adding, “Come oooonnnn office,” and “let the chune run man.” The duo were able to continue their battle for thousands of fans in Jamaica and beyond. Take a look at some of the other artists who have gone head-to-head in Verzuz battles, including Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, Teddy Riley and Babyface, 112 and Jagged Edge and more!

May 23, 2020, 5:32PM
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Alicia Keys & John Legend

Alicia Keys & John Legend
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Alicia Keys and John Legend are the latest music legends to face off in a Verzuz battle. “Let’s celebrate Juneteenth with a special edition #Verzuz! @AliciaKeys vs @JohnLegend on the [piano]‼️” the official announcement read. 

June 13, 2020, 4:48PM
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Kirk Franklin vs. Fred Hammond

Kirk Franklin vs. Fred Hammond
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Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond are set to battle in an all-gospel edition on Sunday, May 31. The special event will also honor the late George Floyd.

May 29, 2020, 5:56PM
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Jagged Edge vs. 112

Jagged Edge vs. 112

They defined late ’90s R&B! The two groups are set to go head to head in an upcoming Verzuz battle, which surely will include their smash hits “Let’s Get Married” and “Only You.”

May 23, 2020, 5:32PM
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Babyface vs. Teddy Riley

Babyface vs. Teddy Riley

Babyface and Teddy Riley nearly broke their internet with their ’90s throwback battle! Teddy was unfortunately plagued with technical difficulties, leading the moment to become a viral sensation.

May 23, 2020, 5:32PM

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Timbaland vs. Swizz Beatz

Timbaland vs. Swizz Beatz

‘Verzuz’ founders Timabland and Swizz Beatz couldn’t resist battling each other for a match! The two legendary producers played some of their biggest hits.

May 23, 2020, 5:33PM
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Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu

Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu

These two queens of soul nearly broke the internet with their battle, which saw the likes of Oprah, Alicia Keys and more! Michelle Obama even stopped by to request Erykah’s tune “Green Eyes.”

May 23, 2020, 5:32PM
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Nelly vs. Ludacris

Nelly vs. Ludacris

The best of the 00’s! Ludacris and Nelly played all their nostalgic hits for fans, including some new tunes. Nelly hilariously had wifi issues throughout, but that didn’t stop him from having a great time.

May 23, 2020, 5:32PM
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