Hip-Hop mogul Diddy has announced a Verzuz battle with legendary producer Jermaine Dupri, which will take place in September in New York City. The highly-anticipated battle was originally planned for 2022.
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During a recent conversation with New York rappers Busta Rhymes and Fabolous, Diddy confirmed an upcoming Verzuz battle where he will face off against So So Def’s Jermaine Dupri, which will take place on September 8th, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Diddy has a long and successful career in the music industry, having worked with numerous artists such as Day 26, The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Total, Danity Kane, Mase, Faith Evans, Craig Mack, Omeretta, The Lox, and more.
Fans are curious about who could join Diddy in his battle with his team, considering previous complaints, fallouts, and death. Omeretta, one of Diddy’s artists, shared that her mental health has been struggling since she signed with Diddy’s record label.
Additionally, Mase, who was signed to Diddy in the past, has claimed that Diddy owed him money.
Jermaine Dupri, who is also set to be honored at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival, is a successful producer and songwriter, having worked with artists such as Kris Kross, Bow Wow, Janet Jackson, Jagged Edge, Da Brat, Monica, The Dream, and more. Artists that have received production from Diddy and Jermaine Dupri include Usher, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim, and Nelly.
Overall, the Verzuz battle between Diddy and Jermaine Dupri is highly anticipated by fans and is sure to be a memorable event for the hip-hop community.
In recent Verzuz news, R&B icons Mario and Omarion faced off in a Verzuz battle in June 2022, which included trading insults and talking trash.