Timbaland spoke about his and Swizz Beatz’s future plans for their “Verzuz” battle series, revealing that they’ve had the idea “for quite some time.”
and ‘s “Verzuz” series has been the highlight of the coronavirus quarantine for so many people. Kicking off with the two super producers themselves going head to head, the series has given us battles between Boi-1da and , The-Dream and Sean Garrett, and Scott Storch, T-Pain and Lil Jon, DJ Premier and , and more. Most recently, we saw on Monday night, after several delays got in their way. Now that these battles have become such a crucial source of entertainment for folks in self-isolation, larger demands are being made, and Tim and Swizz are well aware. Timbo recently elaborated on how he and Swizz plan to expand the beloved series, and touched on the possibility of getting and Diddy to go head to head, a face-off that many are dying to see.
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“Me and Swizz had this idea for quite some time,” Tim revealed. “And [Teddy Riley and Babyface’s battle] showed how powerful we are. So, Verzuz TV has to be now. Taking it to the next level.” Tim and Swizz recently trademarked “Verzuz TV,” which the former confirmed means that fans can expect the series to grace our television screens “this year.” It is not yet known on which platform it will debut, but However, Tim notes that, “right now we’re still strategizing” the premise of the show, “weighing all of our options, [and] making smart moves.”
One battle that many hip hop fans feel is a must for the series is Dre vs. Diddy, but During the Teddy Riley and Babyface battle, Dre called Teddy and told him, “I don’t know if I’m interested in doing [it] but we’ll see what it is. I was going back and forth with Puff earlier today.” Tim echoed this uncertainty regarding what would be an exceptionally legendary battle, saying that “only time will tell” if it’s going to happen. “I want to see my musical idol, Dr. Dre,” he admits, though. “He [is] who I look up to.”
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He also addressed the desire many have vocalized to see female artists included in the Verzuz series. “We [are] working on the ladies. That takes some time,” he said. “Me and Swizz really work to put these celebrations together. And females have to be right. Being that we are in quarantine.” In the meantime, fans have been coming up with other hypothetical battles and deciding who would win, including , and
Who do you want to see go head to head in a Verzuz battle?
