The #VERZUZ battle between #Brandy and #Monica might not be happening, and Brandy says it’s because Monica doesn’t want to do it.
According to BOSSIP, both singers initially agreed to partake in a battle of hits like we’ve previously witnessed with other artists, including Jill Scott, Erykah Badu Nelly, Ludacris, T-Pain, Lil Jon, Babyface, Teddy Riley and more. The two have been thought of as enemies for the past 20 years, but Monica said she’s only here for positive vibes. “I can handle a celebration,” Monica said to V-103’s Frank Ski during an interview.
Monica continued: “The reality is, I think ‘Boy Is Mine’ is such a phenomenal record because we’re polar opposites. And I think that’s dope. And she’s one of the greatest artists of our time as well, so could we do a celebration or something of that sort?” Brandy told Essence that she’s totally down for battle though it hasn’t crossed her mind much. “I’m open to it, but I haven’t really thought about it. I don’t know. I’m open. I’m open for sure. I’m not closed-minded,” said Brandy.
However, Brandy spoke with Frank Ski this week, saying, “she heard,” Monica declined the VERZUZ battle. “She doesn’t wanna do it, the last thing I heard is she pretty much turned it down,” she said. “She doesn’t wanna be a part of that, but I understand.” BOSSIP reports that hearsay about Monica not participating came after #Timbaland, VERZUZ battle co-creator, said Brandy has “paperwork on the way” that would solidify her entering the battle against Monica. “We getting the paperwork to Brandy for somebody else,” Timbaland said in response to FOX Soul’s panel discussing possible contenders for Brandy.
While we all try to speculate why Monica stepped away from the battle, the singer and reality star is focusing on promoting the current season of “Friends & Family Hustle” with her co-stars #TinyHarris, #LeToyaLuckettWalker and #ToyaJohnson.
