


Of course, Jermaine Dupri - who recently founded JD’s Vegan Ice Cream - was subtly promoting his healthy new dessert line by rocking a black “JD’s Vegan” hoodie. “My man Anthony Hamilton just came off tour, he’s got a few words he wants to say to y’all,” the proud DJ and supportive friend said before Hamilton hit the stage. Jermaine Dupri transforms into full-throttle DJ modeįans were surprised to see Jermaine Dupri inside the Avalon Hollywood - then they were even more surprised to learn he would DJ Hamilton’s entire set. Here’s a recap of the seven best moments from Musiq Soulchild and Anthony Hamilton’s sensational Verzuz. Launched by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz amid COVID-19 as a way to bring hip-hop and R&B listeners together, it’s clear that Verzuz is still going strong after Tuesday’s special event. Spinning tunes from Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan, 702, Sade, LL Cool J and more, the R&B mood was officially set in the dimly lit venue, even before Musiq Soulchild and Anthony Hamilton delivered an incredible set of performances. When this clears up, I’ll start celebrating my birthday again.”ĭJ Zum was the last disc jockey to appear before Musiq and Anthony hit the stage. “This is the first Verzuz of 2022,” Scratch proclaimed of the upcoming R&B battle, before adding, “Ever since the pandemic in 2020, I don’t count any of those birthdays or nothing. The highlight battle will broadcast on the Bleacher Report App and Verzuz Instagram account. ET with legendary basketball stars Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady. “She killed it.” Scratch later joked, “Any gorgeous ladies in the house? Start your day with Good Morning Gorgeous. Any fellas in the house? Greet the ladies by saying, ‘Good morning gorgeous.'”ĭJ Scratch later announced that Bleacher Report and Verzuz will host the first-ever NBA Highlight Battle on Friday (Feb. 11 release of her new album Good Morning Gorgeous. Blige for a phenomenal Super Bowl 2022 Halftime Show and the Feb. “This is probably the only time that I’m going to be seen or visible on Verzuz or even experienced something like it, so it was really cool, and it felt great.Killers, Iggy Pop Drop Off Moscow Park Live Festivalīut first, host DJ Scratch took a moment to shoutout the great Mary J. “It’s always an honor,” he said, smiling on our Zoom call. VIBE spoke with the youngest of the men, rising sensation Kevin Ross, to hear what it was like to be on stage with the seasoned vets.

Joining him would be the three aforementioned singer-songwriters creating a masterful work of soulful art. “I’m honored to get their perspectives on the ups and downs of love and how it all leads us to where we are supposed to be,” he shared. Oftentimes, we feel good about a release, but rarely do we have the luxury of knowing ahead of time that it works.” When deciding on who would join him on the remix, Roberson wanted to go for his favorite songwriters. In a statement, he reflected, “God has a funny way of showing you lessons. A post shared by Eric Roberson loosely conceptualized the song in the early morning of his 13th wedding anniversary.
