Timbaland & Swizz Beatz Catch Heat Over Verzuz Requiring Triller Subscription

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Tomorrow's Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild Verzuz won't be on IG but will be featured on Triller. Fans are angry that Verzuz may no longer be free.

Valentine's Day may be on February 14, but Verzuz is dragging out the loved-up holiday for another 24 hours. Tomorrow, R&B lovers will be tuning in to watch Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild croon out their classics on Verzuz and ahead of the shows, fans have already begun waging bets on what songs will be performed. This will obviously once again be a live show where fans are hoping surprise guests will make appearances, however, Verzuz has has received backlash after making a special announcement about this event. 

Over on Instagram, Verzuz shared on its page that the Hamilton and Soulchild show wouldn't technically be a free event.

Those hoping to tune in to watch Verzuz on Instagram Live per usual will be disappointed because the platform also announced that things have changed.

"THIS VERZUZ WILL NOT BE ON IG. Watch on VERZUZTV.COM with the #TrillerVerzPass (LINK IN BIO to sign-up for a 14-DAY trial)," they penned in the comments. Fans of the series did not take this news well and let their voices be heard on several social media platforms. People complained about capitalism ruining a celebratory experience while others berated Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. Many have sworn off Verzuz and shared they did not plan on tuning in if it required some form of subscription or payment.

Check out a few complaints below and let us know what you think of this Verzuz update.














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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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