Lil Jon Believes Busta Rhymes Could "Smoke" Jay-Z In A "Verzuz"

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The debate over who would battle Jay-Z on "Verzuz" was reignited after Hov stated no one could match him on that stage.

Since the inception of Verzuz, people have been advocating for Jay-Z to make an appearance. Each time Verzuz announces a new set of performers, Hip Hop fans from around the globe jump on the social media platform of their choice and debate who would battle the likes of Lil Wayne, Eminem, Kanye West, Drake, or Jay-Z, and while there have been several noteworthy opponents named, Jigga believes he stands alone.

Not long ago, we reported on Jay joining Alicia Keys's Twitter Spaces chat where he dropped off a few gems, including answering those open-ended back and forths about if he would go toe-to-toe with one of his peers on Verzuz.


“No one can stand on that stage with me," he stated. "It’s not a chance in hell that anyone can stand on that stage with me." Without hesitation, fans swept through social media once again with commentary on Hov's remarks, and a few famous figures also weighed in with their takes, including Lil Jon.

"BUSTA WILL SMOKE [smoke emoji] JAY Z [popcorn emoji]," he wrote. Busta Rhymes's potential Verzuz appearance has been one that the masses are waiting to see, however, there's word that finding a formidable opponent for the Rap veteran has proven difficult. It's said that many rappers don't want to go up again Bussa Buss because they're intimidated

Do you think Lil Jon has this one correct? If so, what would be the track-for-track line-up?



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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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