Apple Music recently joined forces with Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz series, making it easier for participants to catch the latest Instagram battle. Following Snoop Dogg and DMX’s head-to-head on July 22, Hip Hop and R&B fans started to toss around ideas for potential contenders — and a showdown between Chris Brown and Usher topped the list.
But according to a pair of posts Brown shared to his Instagram Stories on Sunday (July 26), the “Run It!” singer thinks that matchup would be unfair — to Usher.
“I could do a vs off features alone…” he wrote. “So I’ll humbly decline…I’m busy doing nothing.” Brown added, “What we not gone do is CAP.”
Usher’s storied career kicked off in 1994 with his self-titled debut. He’s released seven solo studio albums since then, including 2016’s Hard II Love. His second album, 1997’s My Way, included the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single “Nice & Slow” and “You Make Me Wanna…” and “My Way,” which both landed at No. 2.
His third album 8701 was released in 2001 and spawned two more No. 1 singles — “U Remind Me” and “U Got It Bad.” “U Don’t Have to Call” from the same album landed in the top three and sold eight million copies worldwide. It also led to Usher’s first two Grammy Awards in the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance category in 2002 and 2003.
But it was 2004’s Confessions that established the Dallas-born singer as one of the best-selling R&B artists of the 2000s, selling over 20 million copies worldwide. The album produced four consecutive Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles—”Yeah!,” “Burn,” “Confessions Part II” and “My Boo.”
Brown, on the other hand, began releasing albums in 2005. His inaugural single “Run It!” peaked at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, making him the first male artist since 1997 to do so. His sophomore effort, 2007’s Exclusive, boasted his second Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “Kiss Kiss.” He’s collaborated with a slew of artists over the years, including Jordin Sparks on the song “No Air” and Bow Wow on “Shortie Like Mine.”
Like Usher, Brown’s career hasn’t been a walk in the park. In 2009, Brown pleaded guilty to felony of assault of his then-girlfriend Rihanna and his name has been in the headlines numerous times for his alleged substance abuse and violence toward women.
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Meanwhile, Usher was accused of giving multiple women a sexually transmitted disease in 2017. While his wife Grace Miguel initially stood behind him during the scandal, the couple ultimately announced their split in 2018 after three years of marriage.
“After much thought and consideration we have mutually decided to separate as a couple,” a statement read in part. “We remain deeply connected, loving friends who will continue supporting each other through the next phases of our lives.” Usher filed for divorce in December 2018.
Depending on what generation you’re from. I’m closer to the end that’ll say Not fucking chance.
It depends on what generation you’re from. I’m closer to the generation end that’ll say Not a fucking chance.
You messed up your first comment dummy lol
Yep, and the first comment was intended for dummies like you “T” ass
It’s close but Breezy has sustained EXCELLENCE over a decade. Can you name the last good Usher record? CB wins
Breezy’s catalog isn’t “excellent” to me…it sounds like kiddi pop. Like i said though, it depends on your generation. quality over quantity. Usher would blow him out of the water.
It’s not a relevant or hot battle. It’s more about classic music and nostalgia than who’s hot today. And usher is still relevant today by the way
Chris Brown makes music for women and teeny boppers. Usher is something a grown man can appreciate. THAT is the difference between the two.
A Verzuz that i am ver eager to see. I think it will be very close. Both have bangers in their catalogues… need to google some of their features to see who have that heat. Leaning towards Usher…
I’d rather see Chris Brown go against Trey Songz
Usher has better quality music but Chris just has a much bigger catalog and more recent commercial success, after all, these battles are on IG AKA most of the audience will know way more Chris Brown songs than Usher songs.
You sure about that because the whole world was there for baby face and teddy reily
Depends who you ask really, I grew up with CB but I can’t deny the fact that usher has better quality music. And although CB has released more recently that Usher, it was more quantity that quality, his newer music has been more mediocre than anything.
Confessions pt. 2 > Chris Browns whole catalog.
I’m not sure CB want that ? with UR. Usher is his OG and should be respected as such. I’d take Usher to win that because of substance.
He should go up against Rihanna instead
Features yeah maybe, talent absolutely not
They shouldn’t battle the two. Usher’s CB’s OG. Everybody knows that. Some relationships are best left untouched.
Yooo tbh fb is not going to win ! He got good music now but can you imagine usher singing Daddy’s home , confessions , I don’t mind ! Bro Chris brown is going to run back stage like the Bi#,!$es on Jerry when they don’t find the baby daddy
Usher is not CBs OG quit with the cap Chris don’t even have an og in music ??♂️
Nobody gives a shit