Bobby Brown & Keith Sweat Make For An Old School, Memorable "Verzuz"

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Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown Verzuz
We heard "Roni," "Don't Be Cruel," "Nobody," and "Make This Last Forever," but it's the fan's reactions that stole the show.

It was another unforgettable evening for Verzuz. Legends Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat shared the stage on Thursday (July 1) to deliver some of their greatest hits and fans weren't disappointed. It was obvious that Sweat and Brown are friends in real life as they respected one another and even acted as each other's hype man. 

Hundreds of thousands of R&B lovers tuned in to watch these talented "old heads" come together to share some favorites from the 1980s and 1990s.

Brown couldn't pass up the opportunity to perform a few New Edition classics and his list of songs included "Don't Be Cruel, "Mr. Telephone Man," "Jealous Girl, "Hit Me Off, "Rock Wit'Cha," "Humpin' Around," and his Ghostbusters classic, "On Our Own." Sweat got the ladies worked up with tracks like "Make This Last Forever," "How Deep Is Your Love," "Right and Wrong Way," "Get Up On It," and "Something Just Ain't Right."

Fans thought they would see special appearances by LSG or New Edition, but instead, Tank and Pleasure P came out during Keith Sweat's last song, "Nobody." Bobby Brown closed out the show by performing "My Prerogative," a fitting way to bow out.

The responses to this Verzuz were filled with viewers celebrating the walk down memory lane, but of course, there were plenty of jokes to be made. That Ciroc is no joke. Check out clips, as well as reactions, below.

About The Author
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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