Swizz Beatz has confirmed the rumored 112 versus Jagged Edge battle.
On Thursday (May 21), the Verzuz co-founder shared an Instagram post to his account with a flyer for the event. It all kicks off on Instagram Live on Monday (May 25) at 8 p.m. EST.
“Breaking News,” the caption read. “Just added to the Memorial Day Weekend madness @official_je vs @theofficial112 this Monday! Something for the ladies @timbaland it’s a busy long weekend.”
Check out the flyer below.
[This article has been updated. The following was published on May 20, 2020.]
The next Verzuz battle is reportedly set. According to The Shade Room, a source close to the situation confirmed R&B groups 112 and Jagged Edge are stepping into the arena, although no further details were disclosed.
Verzuz founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland discussed the possibility of pairing up 112 and Jagged Edge during an Instagram Live session earlier this month.
Swizz said in the clip, “Jagged Edge verses 112, can you make that happen? Can you make that happen JD [Jermaine Dupri], because a lot of people see what they want to see, but can you pick up the phone and make that happen? I would love to see Jagged Edge versus 112. Get him on the phone JD, let’s go.”
Timbo added, “Come on now, don’t play no games.”
Jagged Edge — comprised of twin brothers Brian and Brandon Casey, Richard Wingo and Kyle Norman — was signed to Dupri’s So So Def Recordings imprint in 1995. They had two monster hits — “Let’s Get Married” and “Where The Party At” — which were both produced by the So So Def founder.
The group has released 10 studio albums over the course of their career, including their 1997 debut A Jagged Era and 2000’s J.E. Heartbreak.
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Meanwhile, 112 — Quinnes “Q” Parker, Daron Jones, Marvin “Slim” Scandrick and Michael “Mike” Keith — was initially signed to Bad Boy Records but joined the Def Soul roster in 2002. Their hits include “Only You,” “Anywhere” and the Grammy Award-nominated single “Peaches & Cream.”
Perhaps most notably, 112 won a Grammy Award in 1997 in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category for their contributions to Diddy’s Biggie tribute “I’ll Be Missing You” featuring Faith Evans.
Oh that should be a great one. My pick is 112 but it will be interesting.
Jagged Edge’s a cool unit, but 112 ain’t nuthin’ ta mess wit
112’s catalog is too deep for JE. It’ll be good though, makes me miss how R&B is supposed to be.
Stop ?
Both groups are great but 112’s has more hits and would destroy Jagged Edge. I mean we all like songs on their albums that weren’t radio play that we have in our own hearts and minds. Now what if you had 112 to face Boyz II Men ? I think it would be a better match up and would be a closer battle.
112 for shakin that ass, Jagged Edge for shakin the bed. For real though, back in college it was tons of 112 music playing in the club then I would go back to the dorm and put on some JE for a night cap with my chick lol
Lol. Je. Too. Strong. For. 112
This battle is trash.
This instagram battle shit is getting out of control…how the fuck are 2 full groups supposed to battle on insta live lol
Didnt they announced Krayzie Bone vs Dj Paul?
what happened
People still watching these lame ass “battles”? Regular folks can’t even comment during the shit so why bother if you can’t participate.
Ok…. I’ve got an idea?…. Tupac & Biggie hologram versus battle. Let’s do it…
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