Omarion & Mario Set For R&B "Verzuz"; Ray J, Bobby V, Pleasure P, & Sammie Will Also Perform

BY Erika Marie 5.1K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Scott Gries / Staff / Getty Images
Mario, Omarion
Omarion and Mario are the main events, but two teams of singers will face off in the pre-show matchup.

We've been enjoying Verzuz for years at this point, and the series is switching things up for next week's event. Over the last few days, there have been rumors about the next Verzuz matchup being between Omarion and Mario, and today (June 17), the platform confirmed the gossip. There have been dozens of artists who have taken to the Verzuz stage from all facets of the culture, and next Thursday (June 23), viewers will be treated to "A Night of R&B" as the B2K frontman faces off against his veteran peer.

This is slated to go down live in Los Angeles, but Omarion and Mario aren't the only artists on the ticket.

Scott Gries / Staff / Getty Images

Verzuz revealed that in addition to the main event, this Verzuz will have openers. We've watched as DJs have filled the space by preparing the crowd for a hyped night of revisiting our favorite classics with hitmaking artists, but it seems that this R&B event will be a tad different. 

According to the flyer, there will be artists teaming up to open for the headliners, and it looks like Ray J and Bobby V will face off against Pleasure P and Sammie. This is shaping up to be an evening that will highlight those hits from the 2000s and people are already talking about the stacked lineup.

Swipe below for details and let us know what you think about all of these pairings. 








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.

Comments 5
Page was generated in 0.066148042678833