DJ Khaled Explains Why He Won't Do "Verzuz" But Maintains He Would Beat Any Opponent

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Khaled says that people "gotta respect my catalog" as he detailed why performing on "Verzuz" isn't for him.

Once again, DJ Khaled is talking that talk about Verzuz. As Verzuz hangs in the balance now that Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are embroiled in a legal battle with Triller, artists are still discussing their possible moments on the hit series. The names of megaproducers are always on the forefront, especially DJ Khaled who has repeatedly made statements about no one being able to go toe-to-toe with him.

He first made those remarks earlier this year, but he doubled down on the sentiment during his appearance on Drink Champs. As Khaled boasted about his success, Noreaga suggested that he would "smoke" everyone in a Verzuz battle.


“I mean, that’s facts," said Khaled as everyone laughed. "Anybody that’s ever asked me that, I always said that. I’m never backing down on that talk. I'm sayin', I'm not doing a Verzuz, I got love for Verzuz. I’ve SoundClashed my whole life. I’ve been battling my whole life, trust me. You know, I’m at a point right now, you know, I’m blessed. You blessed, you blessed, we all blessed...but when it come down to battling and Verzuz and all that, I’m more of a fan of it because I used to Sound Clash my whole life."

“And me, I'mma be real with you, I don’t know how to do it halfway," Khaled continued. "You gotta respect my catalog! I respect the question, I respect how you came at it and I get it and I respect it because I come from that. Like, EFN will tell you, I’m a Sound boy, I’m a Sound killer. No, I kill sounds... I don't think you understand. That's how I came in the game, killin'' sounds.

"Nobody ever gave this sh*t to me, like, 'Khal, here's a door open, we want you to win.' Stop. This hard work."

Check out DJ Khaled's full episode of Drink Champs 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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