R&B/soul veteran D’Angelo will be a part of a Verzuz scheduled for Feb. 27, but at the moment we don’t know his opponent. The four-time Grammy winner is confirmed to take the Verzuz stage at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem.
D’Angelo To Take Part In Verzuz Battle
Verzuz announced on its Instagram page that D’Angelo will participate on Feb. 27 against an unnamed opponent. The news was delivered fittingly on Valentine’s Day.
Happy Valentine’s Day, loved ones. Our gift to you. ❤️ Live from the @ApolloTheater in Harlem. Who you think is pullin’ up to take on the King on February 27th? Sure to be a legendary night!
LL Cool J Wants Drake Or JAY-Z For A Verzuz
According to New York rap veteran Fat Joe, the legendary LL Cool J has some big-name competitors in mind if he were to do a Verzuz. Joe said he couldn’t battle LL himself, since that’s his rap idol.
“LL wants JAY-Z or Drake. That’s who LL Cool J allegedly wants. You asked me, so I don’t want to start any new beefs.”
Drake Wants Timbaland To Make An Epic Verzuz Battle Happen
Drake knows his R&B music; he’s something of a crooner himself. Drake recently hit up super-producer Timbaland to bring Usher and Justin Timberlake together for an epic Verzuz battle.
“It’s so funny, Drake hit me up too about it. He said, ‘We gotta make that happen.’ I said, ‘Soon to come. Soon to come.” (Timbaland on ‘Jalen & Jacoby’)
Historic Numbers For Ashanti Verzuz Keyshia Cole
R&B star Ashanti knows numbers don’t lie. The veteran songstress has come forward to celebrate breaking into new Verzuz stats territory with a history number of people tuned into her battle with Keyshia Cole.
“A NEW RECORD WAS SET!!!!! With a total of 6 million Instagram live users 1.2 at one time!!! With over 8.1 MILLION PEOPLE TOTAL!!!! Thank you so much to everyone that tuned in and supported us throughout the cancellations and postponements we appreciate you ??❤️ GO STREAM MY NEW SINGLE 2:35 (I want you) NOW!!!??? @verzuztv @applemusic @therealswizzz @timbaland @keyshiacole”