Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are teasing the return of Verzuz, hinting at a comeback date after putting a distribution partnership with Twitter (X) earlier this 12 months.
The superproducers launched the net platform in the course of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and rapidly stuffed a void for reside music lovers caught of their properties for in depth durations. Verzuz developed right into a cultural phenomenon, exploding in recognition with infinite viral moments and unforgettable clashes.
Nevertheless, Verzuz went on hiatus amid Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s authorized wranglings with former accomplice Triller. The duo was profitable within the court docket battle, retaining full possession of the platform alongside a $28 million settlement earlier than coming into into an unique cope with Twitter (X).
Whereas Swizz and Timbo remained largely quiet since asserting the brand new deal, they’re now a step nearer to the relaunch and able to revive the thrill.
On Wednesday (November 6), Swizz shared an thrilling replace through his Instagram Story. It appears like manufacturing for the brand new sequence is nicely underway, with merch going into mass manufacturing.
Swizz posted a video of the brand new Verzuz hoodies, revealing a comeback is simply across the nook. “2025 Loading,” he wrote on the clip.
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland introduced the partnership with Musk in June, stating they have been “past thrilled to have discovered the perfect accomplice for Verzuz.”
Timbo defined, “Our purpose has at all times been to carry Verzuz to the world which we will now do larger than ever.”
Nonetheless, the duo confronted backlash for partnering with the controversial tech billionaire. Swizz Beatz responded to critics, insisting that they had not offered out and promising that every one would change into clear as soon as Verzuz relaunched.
