Diddy Tells Fat Joe That Dr. Dre Battle May Happen: "We're Talking About It"

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Diddy spilled the beans to Fat Joe that the virtual matchup with Dr. Dre may actually go down for "Verzuz."

Could this really be happening? It was rumored that Dr. Dre was apprehensive about agreeing to a Verzuz music battle, but according to Diddy, things have been moving forward. Timbaland and Swizz Beatz have created an entirely new lane for the music industry with their Verzuz series, and with each new matchup, they continue to break records. Teddy Riley and Babyface had over 500K viewers and a record 4 million people who tuned in to watch them relive their greatest hits.

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Of course, hip hop wants to see more icons and legends connect for Verzuz, and Diddy and Dr. Dre's names were tossed around. It didn't seem as if Dre was immediately on board, but during an Instagram Live chat with Fat Joe on Friday (April 24), Diddy confirmed that he and his famous friend are working out the details.

"We're definitely talking about it," Diddy revealed. "You heard it here. You heard it here on the show." Fat Joe couldn't contain himself. Soon, the two men were yelling over each other. "Joe-prah! Breaking news, Joe-prah!" Diddy teased. Swizz and Timbaland have previously stated that if this battle were to take place, it may come with a charge to viewers. However, Swizz later clarified and stated that if this one cost fans money, it would go to charity. Watch Diddy spill the beans to Fat Joe below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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