Posts Tagged ‘Swizz Beatz’
Swizz Beatz ripped for implying Janet Jackson would lose to Missy Elliott in Verzuz battle
Verzuz co-founder Swizz Beatz had to run for cover after he seemingly suggested that singing legend Janet Jackson couldn’t take on iconic rapper and producer Missy Elliott. Swizz, 42, co-owns the phenomenal Instagram webcast series with fellow producer Timbaland, aka Timothy Zachary Mosley, 48, and the Apple music streaming service. Fans believed that Swizz disrespected…
Read MorePatti LaBelle and Gladys Knight to face off in legendary Verzuz battle
Two of the biggest names in R&B and soul music will face off in the next Verzuz battle. On Monday evening, Sept. 8, 2020, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland posted a flyer on Instagram that revealed an upcoming Verzuz battle between legendary singers Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle. “Y’all gotta get dressed up in ya Sunday’s…
Read More‘Verzuz’ creators Swizz Beatz and Timbaland partner with Apple
As we enter the fifth-month quarantine, without concerts, sports games, and other large-format gatherings, most are wondering: Will we ever get back to normal? One thing that has kept us entertained during this time is the innovative thinking of Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. Like great minds do in a crisis, the two mega music producers…
Read MoreBattle of the dogs: Verzuz taps Snoop Dogg and DMX for epic face-off
Snoop Dogg and DMX are set to have a face-off in Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz series. In what is being hailed the battle of the dogs, the hip-hop legends will take part in the next rap battle, which can be viewed on Instagram Live or Apple Music on July 22. Alongside a poster of…
Read MoreKevin Hart sparks real interest in comedy version of Verzuz (video)
While there is a generous portion of the populace that would prefer partying over self-preservation, many are making the most of their time in quarantine. Swizz Beatz and Timbaland ignited a worldwide phenomenon with the IG Verzuz battles, which have caught absolute fire during its last two episodes. Teddy Riley vs. Babyface set the stage…
Read MoreSnoop Dogg challenges this rap superstar to a Verzuz challenge
One of the silver linings of the self-quarantine era spurred on by the pandemic was the masterful creation of the Verzuz challenge by iconic producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. The Instagram Live battle, Verzuz, has been a phenomenal international success and has already featured the record-breaking pairings of Babyface vs. Teddy Riley and Jill Scott…
Read MoreTeddy Riley vs. Babyface rematch is set
The much-ballyhooed heavyweight music battle between Teddy Riley and Babyface on Saturday, April 18, 2020, was a colossal and historic blunder. Riley tried to conduct an elaborate, multimedia show but ran into laughable technical issues and repeated circuit overloads. Nearly a half-million people reportedly arrived at the virtual club only to be turned away because…
Read MoreDJ Premier and RZA face off for Verzuz battle series: Who won?
DJ Premier and RZA faced off in a producer battle that was one for the ages. Timbaland and Swizz Beatz launched the Verzuz battle series in March during the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The goal of the series is to celebrate the architects of good music. DJ Premier of Gang Starr and RZA of…
Read MoreWhy Alicia Keys says she felt conflicted about having her 2nd child
Alicia Keys “wasn’t ready” for her second child when she became pregnant in 2014. The 39-year-old singer is mother to 9-year-old Egypt and 5-year-old Genesis — both of whom she has with her husband Swizz Beatz — but has said she felt “so torn” after discovering she was pregnant with Genesis, as she didn’t think she’d…
Read MoreSwizz Beatz, Timbaland host epic beat battle during social distancing (video)
Social distancing has changed how humans interact with each other around the world, however, social media has allowed for a unique exchange of ideas and entertainment. Two days after D-Nice went viral deejaying at his home as a way to bring people together during social distancing, top rap producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland held an…
Read MoreAlicia Keys’ 4-year-old son wants a colorful manicure; stop being judgy, people
Alicia Keys wants people to be free to express their “masculine and feminine energies.” The “Empire State of Mind” singer was left saddened when her 4-year-old son Genesis decided he didn’t want the rainbow manicure he’d asked for because the youngster felt he’d be judged for wearing nail polish. In an Instagram video captioned “Less Labels,…
Read MoreWife of billionaire says she can use N-word with Alicia Keys
Apparently, a White woman who happens to be married to a billionaire believes it’s OK for her to use the N-word because she has spent time with a Black celebrity. Lisa Falcone, the wife of billionaire hedge funder Philip Falcone, is being sued by a former cook named Brian Villanueva, according to Page Six. Villanueva brought…
Read MoreAlicia Keys gives a touching tribute to her husband Swizz Beatz
Alicia Keys hailed her husband Swizz Beatz as her “dream increaser” and “biggest supporter” in a touching anniversary tribute. The “If I Ain’t Got You” hitmaker celebrated nine years of marriage to the record producer – with whom she has sons Egypt (8) and Genesis (4) – on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, and took to Instagram…
Read MoreAlicia Keys, Drake and Cardi B headline iHeart Music Awards’ big winners
The iHeartRadio Music Awards was broadcast on Thursday night, March 14, 2019. The show featured performances and awards presentations in an array of musical categories. The night was hosted by rapper T-Pain, who just won the popular music competition show “The Masked Singer.” Alicia Keys performed with her 8-year-old son Egypt, whom she has with husband Swizz Beatz.…
Read MoreAlicia Keys teams up with media mogul for new project
Alicia Keys is set to release a new memoir. The “Girl on Fire” singer will publish her book, titled More Myself, through Oprah Winfrey’s book imprint, An Oprah Book, in November this year. She has described the upcoming title as “part autobiography, and part narrative documentary.” In a statement, the 38-year-old star said of the…
Read More10 iconic Ruff Ryders songs by Swizz Beatz
Ruff Ryders, the hip-hop crew featuring DMX, Eve, the Lox, Drag On and super producer Swizz Beatz is celebrating 20 years this weekend with a show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, last night and one tonight at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. In celebration, we bring you the top 10 iconic Ruff Ryders songs…
Read MoreDMX returns with ‘Bane Iz Back’ featuring Swizz Beatz
For over two years, super-producer Swiss Beatz has been releasing snippets of new music from DMX. After dropping “Still Scratching” last summer, Dark Man X decided to drop new music for the top of the year. “Bain Iz Back” is the classic DMX grit record that we’ve become accustomed to. With Swizz opening the track with…
Read MoreSwizz Beatz claps back at Alicia Keys’ haters after makeup-free VMAs appearance
Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys is breaking barriers for women with her no makeup campaign. Recently, she has been advocating for women to embrace their natural appearance versus caking on foundation and concealer everyday. Her movement has received a ton of positive feedback ,even popular NBC news anchor Tamron Hall allowed Keys to wipe off…
Read MoreSwizz Beatz and Alicia Keys are true art enthusiasts
Kasseem Dean, aka Swizz Beatz, became a member of the Brooklyn Museum’s board of trustees this past October, and in a show of his dedication he brought along wife, Alicia Keys, to the museum’s recent Fund for African American Art gala. Beatz is a noted collector of contemporary art but many of today’s artists are…
Read MoreSwizz Beatz launches new campaign ‘#TheUnknowns’
Grammy winner Swizz Beatz recently took on a new cause — championing unknown artists by projecting their work across NYC landmarks as part of Canon’s Rebel With a Cause campaign. He then brought their art inside the walls of Sotheby’s and launched an online auction featuring #TheUnknowns.
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