Keyshia ColeandAshantihave given the fans what they asked for!
The two R&B powerhouses’Verzuzshowdown finally played out on Thursday night — after being rescheduled twice — with the singers going head to head for the platform’s Instagram Live session, performing their top hits (and some new music, to boot).
Before complimenting Ashanti’s appearance upon her delayed arrival, the live got off to a slow start with Cole showing up about an hour late to the session, which was originally scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET
“Finally here!” Cole said when she arrived a little after 9 p.m..
“I don’t know who all’s attending because at this point, we running way too behind,” the singer, 39, said inthe split-screen broadcast.
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Keyshia Cole and Ashanti.Johnny Nunez/WireImage
While the ladies started out having some audio issues, they soon got into the swing of the competition, performing some oftheir most recognizable tracksto the delight of fans everywhere.
Ultimately,Billboardcalled the battle for Ashanti with a final score of 12 rounds won to Cole’s 10, with three rounds resulting in a tie, according to the outlet’s judging.
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While many fans weren’t happy about having to wait an hour for the session to start, others praised both Ashanti and Cole for their dynamic and putting on an entertaining show.
“The Verzuz started off a lil shaky butended up being a great vibe,” one user tweeted while another said that the competition “ended up being decent. I love me some Ashanti.”
Others weren’t quite so forgiving. Many fans and viewers tagged Verzuz on Twitter andinquired about the production valueand the late start.
“Who is is distracting Ashanti?? Who is messing up Keyisha’s sound??? Where did Keyisha just go?? WE WAITED! WHAT IS GOING ON#VerzuzTEAM???” one tweeted.
source: people.com
