I’m open for sure. Such brotherly love! Monica Had Her Fendi Prints On at the Brandy vs. Monica Verzuz Battle. Monica then spoke about merchandise promoting the song battle between her and Brandy recently unveiled by Verzuz, an webcast series started by … I’m not closed-minded.”, Now, however, it looks like Monica might have had a change of heart. “The more we’re talked about, the more it came to be difficult, unnecessarily. Do YOU think a Brandy VS. Monica #VERZUZ battle will ever really happen? When she responded with a dismissive “Chile bye,” the internet went wild. A record number of fans tuned in to see Brandy and Monica’s Verzuz battle on Monday (Aug. 31). Brandy and Monica address beef in record-breaking Verzuz battle notching 6 million views this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. He never said however that she’d be battling Monica. Just this week, Brandy also chatted with V-103’s Frank Ski and said that Monica passed on the VERZUZ Battle, or at least “that’s what she heard.”. The Aug. 31 Brandy v. Monica Verzuz may have been the title match of all the Verzuz battles thus far for so many reasons that went beyond the music. Your email address will not be published. The “Knock Knock” songstress even revealed at one point that the two had not been in contact in eight years before the showdown. Hits were played, but not before the ’90’s princesses of R&B addressed the elephant in the room — their longstanding beef, which Monica referred to as “brilliant marketing,” thanks to their hit song “The Boy Is Mine” adding fuel to the possible fan-created feud. Please read our Comment Policy before commenting. R&B queens Monica and Brandy will face off in a Verzuz battle on Monday night (August 31), over 20 years since “The Boy Is Mine” shot to No. “I wanted to speak to you face to face,” Monica told Brandy. She also mentioned how, during the battle, her hands were tied legally from playing the theme song from her popular ’90’s/2000’s sitcom “Moesha,” which now is on Netflix. All it took was a staggering 1.2 million viewers on Instagram alone during Brandy and Monica's Verzuz battle Monday night (Aug. 31) to remind the world how next-level their respective catalogs are. This all comes after #VERZUZ co-founder Timbaland said Brandy has “paperwork on the way” for her participation. Brandy, 41, and Monica, 39, also teased the upcoming Verzuz battle on their respective Instagram pages, with Brandy calling it "history." One of the fiercest modern day diva showdowns came to a head Monday tonight (Aug. 31) as R&B legends Brandy and Monica faced off in the ultimate Verzuz battle. As fans reacted to and analyzed Brandy’s possible diss, Brandy mocked the response and Monica ignored. And I think that’s dope. “ Lmaooooooo chileeeee just turn it off and hang it up for the night #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/J7mT2gx34R, Meanwhile, another viewer tweeted, “There’s been a lot of cringe moments… but brandy attempting to force monica into a live duet takes the cake #Verzuz.”, there’s been a lot of cringe moments… but brandy attempting to force monica into a live duet takes the cake #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/pa2s6qmtzv. & Tiny Asked Boris Kodjoe About ‘Hiding Dirt’ In His Harmonious Marriage–Did He ExpediTIously Drag Them? Tonight (August 31), the singers faced off in a hit-for-hit battle. Monica and Brandy both separately said they’d be down for a CIVIL Instagram celebration. September 1, 2020 10:56 am Image courtesy of Getty Images. That one “Chile bye” was enough to kick off a whole new era in Brandy vs. Monica. Sign up to receive The Atlanta Black Star Newsletter in your inbox. Once the ice broke, the two women proceeded with the hit-for-hit, and some B-sides, battle. #Verzuz.”, Did Monica forget the lyrics or does she truly just not want to sing with this girl? “I don’t know. With 1.2 million viewers virtually in attendance shortly after the session started, the ladies made “Verzuz” history as the feelings of nostalgia flowed throughout the night. Bossip Comment Policy Brandy has been accused of taking jabs at Monica throughout the years. The fans guide to the Monica and Brandy Verzuz “The Boy is Mine” battle The ’90s pop princesses face off in what their fans hope is a show of unity. The Aug. 31 Brandy v. Monica Verzuz may have been the title match of all the Verzuz battles thus far for so many reasons that went beyond the music.. Brandy and Monica are about to take their rivalry to a whole new level on Monday night (Aug. 31) as they face off in a can't-miss Verzuz battle. All it took was a staggering 1.2 million viewers on Instagram alone during Brandy and Monica's 'Verzuz' battle Monday night (Aug. 31) to remind … …yall had a whole week to relearn the words tho #Verzuz #BrandyVsMonica pic.twitter.com/pHhuFeUOCo, Monica either doesn’t want to sing with brandy or is it that she’s scared to sing against brandy #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/TdzXFxuMys, Monica stans hyped her up all night but she can’t even sing in the mic on the most popular song of the night? We even received a short appearance by Brandy’s brother, Ray J. Brandy vs Monica Verzuz battle: Ray J makes an appearance, fans joke he couldn't 'wait to run on that screen' The suggestion of the battle had originally come from Brandy’s brother singer Ray J and fans had speculated whether he would make also make an appearance during the event The Brandy and Monica “Verzuz” battle was one for the books. The Brandy and Monica “Verzuz” battle was one for the books. ‘You Somebody Mama’: Monica’s ‘Buss It’ Challenge Goes Left When Her Son Interrupts, Boys II Men Singer Wanya Morris Addresses Rumors of Dating an Underage Brandy: ‘There’s No Lie Going On Here’, ‘She Served Nothing’: Fans Are Going In on Monica’s Little Black Dress Challenge. And she’s one of the greatest artists of our time as well, so could we do a celebration or something of that sort?”, “I’m open to it but I haven’t really thought about it,” said Brandy to ESSENCE. The forced moments and face gestures from Monica had many people comparing the two to Issa and Molly from HBO’s “Insecure;” in the recent season, the friendship between those characters has been very rocky with many thinking they might not make it. It looks like hopes for a Brandy Vs. Monica #VERZUZ battle might officially be over. He was there supporting his sister and dancing his heart out to her biggest hits. But what would a legendary night of music with two legendary artists be if there wasn’t a little shade thrown between two rivals — and of course, Black Twitter was there to catch and comment on it all. Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. And I really really am a straight shooter, and I really do admire what you’ve done musically and what you’ve had to endure personally.”, The “Full Moon” songstress mirrored those sentiments saying, “I have the utmost love and respect for you as well, for somebody to start at 12 years old,” said Brandy, “the longevity of your career, nobody [knows] what you’ve been through.”. #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/868HC2YsU5, A post shared by Spiritual Word (@spiritualword) on Aug 31, 2020 at 6:22pm PDT. Brandy vs Monica: R&B icons face off in singing battle 01:16 (CNN) At least 1.2 million people tuned in for the much anticipated Verzuz battle between R&B legends Brandy and Monica … Nobody had more fun at Brandy’s ‘Verzuz’ battle against Monica than her brother Ray J. Brandy turned on “Have You Ever” and The Boy Is Mine. “I can handle a celebration,” said Monica to Frank Ski noting that people have been pitting Brandy against her for “twentysomething years. As previously reported Monica and Brandy both separately said they’d be down for a CIVIL Instagram celebration, instead of a battle for fans hungry to see them go head to head. Fans approved of this matchup as well. As previously reported Monica and Brandy both separately said they’d be down for a CIVIL Instagram celebration, instead of a battle for fans hungry to see them go head to head. Check out some of the other reactions to the battle below. “We getting the paperwork to Brandy for somebody else,” said Timbaland when Kierra Sheard was suggested as a competitor for the “Have You Ever” singer on Fox Soul’s “Chatter.”, Monica hasn’t spoken on the latest comments about the possible battle, instead, she’s been promoting the current season of “Friends & Family Hustle.”. Following up the battle between Rick Ross and 2 Chainz, Brandy and Monica will be going live this evening and we've got all the information you need to … A certain goon's "so gone" over the idea of a #VERZUZ battle. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. “The reality is, I think ‘Boy Is Mine’ is such a phenomenal record because we’re polar opposites. Monica merchandise with all proceeds going to When We All Vote. "Thank you … Monica knows that the forthcoming Erykah Badu Vs. Jill Scott IG faceoff means folks want her to battle Brandy---but it sounds like she's not really interested unless something in particular happens. A fan asked Brandy if she’d also be participating in the #SoGoneChallenge. It’s official: Brandy and Monica are slated to participate in a Verzuz battle! All it took was a staggering 1.2 million viewers on Instagram alone during Brandy and Monica’s Verzuz battle Monday night (Aug. 31) to remind the world how next-level their respective catalogs are.. After being pitted against each other for more than two decades following their classic 1998 duet “The Boy Is Mine,” the reverence shared between two of modern R&B’s most renowned stars … We were all rooting for you.”, Me after the boy is mine didnt go as planned #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/aZgE7ev88K. As the two pop and R&B singers go head-to-head and … We wonder why Monica would turn Brandy down…. “She doesn’t wanna be a part of that but I understand,” she added noting that she enjoyed the way Jill Scott and Erykah Badu’s battle was a celebration instead of competition. One Twitter user poked fun at Brandy’s failed attempt to solidify her friendship with Monica, writing, “Brandy said we lowkey a group right now and Monica said, “WE ARE NOT A GROUP!” Lmaooooooo chileeeee just turn it off and hang it up for the night #Verzuz.”, Brandy said we lowkey a group right now and Monica said “ WE ARE NOT A GROUP ! Even by Verzuz standards, the program’s battle tonight (Aug. 31) between Brandy and Monica is a headline occasion. We Love To See It: Brian Tyree Henry & Haaz Sleiman Will Portray Marvel’s First Gay Couple In ‘Eternals’, Petty Poster: Brian Austin Green Mocks Megan Fox’s Lovey Dovey Machine Gun Kelly Caption. #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/CzNy3fNzlx, While another user tweeted, “Me after the boy is mine didn’t go as planned #Verzuz,” and attached a GIF of the iconic moment from “America’s Next Top Model,” where Tyra Banks tells one of the contestants “I was rooting for you. Brandy vs Monica #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/Yvfji9KJ3v, Nevertheless, the night was memorable like most “Verzuz” battles, but the biggest disappointment of the nearly three-hour-long combat might’ve come when Monica seemingly forgot the words to “The Boy Is Mine.” Fans were upset, and they had plenty of questions, including one fan who tweeted, “Did Monica forget the lyrics or does she truly just not want to sing with this girl? Brandy, 41, and Monica, 39, rose to fame as teenagers in the 1990s. The battle took place in Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, which is also Monica’s hometown. If you were not one of the 1.2 million people who tuned in to watch the newest installment in the Verzuz battles, Brandy verzuz Monica, you missed a good one. Hosted live at Tyler Perry Studios, the two vocal giants played their top hits for over 1 million fans — who joined the party within just the first 30 minutes. “She doesn’t wanna do it, the last thing I heard is she pretty much turned it down,” said Brandy. I’m open. T.I. As part of the battle, Verzuz sold limited edition Brandy v. Monica merchandise with all proceeds going to When We All Vote. We've joined the BHM Digital family of websites and have updated our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. The actress also took a moment to dedicate “Missing You” to late entertainers such as Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant, Whitney Houston and more. Brandy, who delivered random a capella outbursts throughout the night, kept the audience entertained with stories of rappers name dropping her in their songs. “The Boy Is Mind” singers Brandy Norwood and Monica will square off in a new Verzuz Battle on Monday, August 31. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Amid rumors of a feud between the two, they debuted the duo "The Boy Is Mine," which went on … Brandy and Monica, the often-sparring singers who teamed up for "The Boy Is Mine" smash, will square off on the Verzuz DJ battle. by Brooke Marine. "Get ready for the queens!" It looks like hopes for a Brandy Vs. Monica #VERZUZ battle might officially be over. Brandy and Monica were the latest stars to challenge each other on Verzuz. Contribute to Atlanta Black Star today and help us share our narratives. This Verzuz was in high demand as both Monica and Brandy put on a show. 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