Method Man & Redman's "Verzuz" Was Full Of Good Energy & Hip Hop Classics

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Method MAn, Redman, Verzuz, RZA, Inspectah Deck, EPMD, DJ Kool, DJ Scratch
The Rap icons brought hard bars & laughs with guests like RZA, Inspectah Deck, Keith Murray, EPMD, & DJ Kool.

If you missed the Verzuz 4/20 celebration with Method Man and Redman, it was a virtual concert experience that fans have been waiting for. Typically we've seen artists perform from their chairs or stand when it's their turn to sing their tracks—but Meth and Reggie Noble made viewers feel as if they were audience members at the live event of the year.

The longtime friends and collaborators brought a fun-loving energy to their often hard bars, and it's clear that they wanted everyone involved to relax and celebrate Hip Hop in the wake of trial verdicts and police shootings. The Rap legends touted favorites from their decades-long catalogs and called on a few friends to help turn things up a notch.

DJ Scratch was on the ones and twos as Redman kicked off the Verzuz with "How to Roll a Blunt." In between cracking jokes for the viewing audience, Method Man gave us his stylings on Wu-Tang's "Shame on a  N*gga" while both rappers linked for their memorable collaborations including "Dis Iz 4 All My Smokers" and "Y.O.U."

As these Verzuz's usually go, there are always a few surprise guests who show face, but this one had Hip Hop floored. Method Man and Redman welcomed friends like RZA, Inspectah Deck, Keith Murray, DJ Kool, and EPMD to round out the event that was unlike any other. 

Both rappers also took the time to honor Black Rob, DMX, and Luther Vandross as today is the late Soul singer's birthday. Also, expect to hear a project from RZA and DJ Scratch, as they announced they locked in during quarantine and cooked up something nice. Check out a few reactions and clips from the Verzuz concert 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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