UPDATE 1/13/2021
Soooo that battle we told you about last week that was TBD, is now on.
Get ready! Ashanti v Keyshia Cole is going down Thursday, January 21, at 8pm.
You tired of the back and forth? Aren’t we all. Well, the VERZUZ creators say this is the last time they’ll reschedule.
The IG post says the battle is happening rain, sleet, hail or snow. But one fan so poignantly pointed out, the weather was never the problem. Other fans basically said they won’t attend due to the inconsistency.
We’ll be there. TBH what else are we doing during a pandemic on a Thursday night? Nothing.
See you next Thursday!
Dear Verzuz,
— Cisco Ramos 🇵🇷 🏳️🌈 (@Cisco_BX161) January 13, 2021
I'm going to have to respectfully decline your invitation. Due to the inconsistency in your prior scheduled dates, I now have a prior engagement. I will be cutting the grass on my lawn with scissors. Please email me the highlights.
Dictated But Not Read,
Cisco Ramos
UPDATE 1/8/2021
Sorry fans! It looks like we’ll be waiting a little while longer for the battle between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole. Verzuz announced today that the event is “TBD”. The announcement came on the Verzuz social media channels. It seems this is all based on the Chaos at the Capitol and the rise in COVID-19 numbers.
The battle was previously scheduled for last month but just before they were about to meet up, Ashanti tested positive for COVID-19. The event was then rescheduled for Saturday, January 9. Ashanti and her family are doing well now but COVID is still rearing it’s ugly head.
The Verzuz announcement says: “This has been an emotional week. In addition, as COVID-19 numbers continue to increase, safety is a top priority for us. As much as we enjoy having everyone together in the same room, to protect the artists and everyone who works with us in putting the shows together, we’ll be going back to separate locations for a bit. We’re excited for the next few events, and look forward to getting back to the show in the coming weeks.”
— Verzuz (@verzuzonline) January 8, 2021
Based on the comments following the announcement, fans felt like they should’ve been kept separate in the first place.
What? All to show some baby shower chairs and to sell ciroc
— leelabeingnormal (@BowDuh) January 8, 2021
This is correct
— P. Wants Fweedom 🤘🏿🕊 (@chillin662) January 8, 2021
And I hate to sound all political and stuff but PLEASE keep pandering politicians away from it
This is about celerating legends while they are still here allowing people to give them their roses.
Be sure to follow HOT 99.5 on Facebook and Instagram. We’ll let you know when Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole is rescheduled.
ORIGINAL STORY
It keeps getting better!
Ashanti and Keyshia Cole will sit in the Verzuz battle chairs this weekend. The two artists were announced as the next contenders late Friday. Based on the comments on the Verzuztv IG, there’s definitely no consensus about who will take home bragging rights after they go head-to-head Saturday.
However, everyone can agree on this: The songs from Ashanti and Keyshia Cole will leave everyone in their feelings. (See the Cardi B tweet below)
The “legendary Ladies Night” is Saturday, December 12 at 8pm. Who you got?
Warning to all you mans out there (including mine) be nice the day of the Ashanti VS Keyshia Verzuz battle.Its going to be a lot of singing with this face😒😒On you.
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) December 4, 2020
