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Jennifer Hudson Hints At A Possible Verzuz With Fantasia

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Vocal powerhouse, Jennifer Hudson has had a tone to celebrate within music years. Last year, she became the youngest of 17 people to achieve EGOT status. This status is given to anyone who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Tony,and a Oscar award. She has also been spending her time as a TV talk show host for her own show The Jennifer Hudson Show. Noticeably, Jennifer Hudson’s music career has been on a long hiatus for years. Her return to the stage as a musician may soon end. Seemingly, she is ready to remind fans of her catalog in a verzuz battle against Fantasia.

Recently, Verzuz’s cofounder, Swizz Beatz appeared as a guest on her talk show. Jennifer brought up Verzuz in a very versatile interview. Like fans of the series, Jennifer expressed how it “Saved her entire life” during the pandemic while asking him about the show’s return. With a smile, Swizz responded “Soon as you and Fantasia sign the contract,” teasing the possibility of the match-up. Additionally, the audience cheered when Jennifer responded: “We’ll see.”

Jennifer Hudson Is Not Opposed To Batteling Fantasia On Verzuz

Moreover, if the two ladies agree to do the battle, this isn’t the first time the two have a competitive faceoff. In 2004, they were contestants on season three of American Idol. Jennifer has a successful run on the show finishing the competition in seventh place. Fantasia became the third winner of American Idol that same year. Since the show, Fantasia went on to become a Grammy award-winning artist. Two of her albums Free Yourself and Fantasia are Recording Industry Association of America certified. Additionally, Jennifer has won two Grammys. Her 2008 single “Spotlight” is certified platinum. She has also earned another certification for her cover of Jennifer Holliday’s 1982 song “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” The ladies have both earned a career that has remained comparable since their appearance on American Idol.

Furthermore, Verzuz is set to be returning with Diddy agreeing to battle Jermaine Dupri. The two legendary producers have agreed to face off on September 8th. As the new season is returning, would you want to see Jennifer Hudson Battle Fantasia again? Let us know in the comments below.

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GloRilla Responds To Method Man

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Since’s GloRilla’s 2022 debut on the hip-hop scene, she has received numerous cosigns from veterans in the genre. Her latest cosign coming from Hip Hop legend, Method Man, can be identified as a strong stamp of approval. Last Tuesday, footage of Method Man’s interview during the 2023 Grammy Awards resurfaced. In the interview, Method expressed his love for GloRilla’s music and how she is a big name in his household. “I don’t really listen to much [of] today’s music,” Method Man replied to Hecht’s question. “But right now, who’s relevant in my household? Who they playing in my house? Glo,” he added. Additionally, he revealed the two met and he was not confident she knew who he was. “That speaks volumes to her character. Love her,” he said after highlighting how nice she was.

The resurfacing of this clip caused confusion amongst hip-hop fans after Method’s comment about her possibly not knowing him became the focus. Subsequently, many took to Twitter to discuss the possibility of her not being familiar with his catalog calling out the difference in the new generation’s influence in hip-hop. On Sunday, GloRilla took to her Instagram story to reshare the clip of his light-hearted interview and clear up the confusion.” I most definitely knew who you was lol big fan,” she said with a series of red hearts.

GloRilla Responds to Method Man

Moreover, a cosign from Method Man is deemed rare as he expressed how he does not really tune in to the newer generation as much. However, this is a meaningful cosign for hip-hop. His accolades include a Grammy and a host of RIAA-certified records. Additionally, he recently sat down with Kevin Hart to discuss mental health on his Gold Minds podcast. Method’s overall positive image in hip-hop adds to his gem-worthy status as a veteran.

Furthermore, Glorilla’s presence in hip-hop continues to grow within a year of her world debut. To celebrate the release of her hit single “F.N.F,” she has declared its release date as “National FNF Day.” The song is certified gold by the Recording Industry Association Of America. She has made one of the most astounding debuts into the industry at a quick rate.

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