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Gucci Mane Regrets Insults During “Verzuz” with Jeezy

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One of the most talked about Verzuz match-ups is that of Gucci Mane and Jeezy. The two Rap greats had long been foes and the animosity has been etched into Hip Hop history. The beef existed for over a decade and when they took to the Verzuz stage in 2020, viewers didn’t know what to expect. The two kept audiences on their toes as Gucci didn’t hold back, especially as it pertained to Jeezy’s friend, Henry “Pookie Loc” Lee Clark III.

Back in 2005, the rapper was reportedly attacked by a group of men at a residence. Gunfire rang out and Clark was killed in the fray. Gucci has insisted that he was only acting in self-defense, and although he was tacked with murder charges, they were later dismissed.

MIAMI BEACH, FL – OCTOBER 06: Gucci Mane performs onstage during the BET Hip Hop Awards 2018 at Fillmore Miami Beach on October 6, 2018 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

While making an appearance at the Revolt Summit, Gucci Mane spoke about that unforgettable Verzuz appearance.

“I didn’t know when I got on the stage, that was gonna happen, I was gonna say that,” he said while on the Rap Radar Live panel according to Complex. “I ain’t like, ‘I’m bringing negative energy.’ It just really came out.”

“I mean what I say, I say what I mean. So my thing was, if I was bad enough to say it in the studio, I’m bad enough to say it in your face.” He also addressed performing his 2005 track “The Truth” on Verzuz—a song where he openly disses Clark.

“I don’t even like to perform that song. When I left, I was like, ‘Damn. I wish I wouldn’t have said what I said.’”

At the end of this Verzuz, Gucci and Jeezy revealed that they had put the past behind them and even released a song together. Revisit their Verzuz below.

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Timbaland And Swizz Beatz Reach A Settlement With Triller Over The Verzuz Acquistion

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Timbaland and Swizz Beatz have reached a settlement in their legal battle over the sale of Verzuz. Launched in March of 2020, Verzuz showcased artists, producers, and songwriters as they played their biggest hits side-by-side for their fans via live stream. Verzuz was sold to the video-sharing platform, Triller in January 2021, however, Timbaland and Swizz filed a lawsuit this past August, claiming Triller owed them $28 million.

As of today, the two parties have arrived at a settlement that will increase the ownership stake given to the artists that Timbaland and Swizz Beatz brought to Triller in the original deal.

“Verzuz has always been a platform that is by the artists, for the artists and with the people,” said founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland in a joint statement. “We’re glad to come to an amicable agreement with Triller and continue giving fans the music and community that they’ve come to know and love from the brand.”

Fans can look forward to seeing more Verzuz competitions in the near future from the comfort of their screens.

“Verzuz and Triller will always be a safe place and outlet for creators and their art. Nothing will change that,” said Bobby Sarnevesht, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Triller in a statement. “Creators started this and will continue building it. This is a victorious moment in the Triller and VERZUZ relationship as we march together toward the public markets. Stay tuned.”

Diddy Says He’s ‘Not F*ckin’ With Triller’ Because Of The Swizz Beatz And Timbaland ‘Verzuz’ Lawsuit

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It was reported earlier this week that Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are suing Triller for $28 million after the company never paid up for their rap battle show Verzuz. Now Diddy is speaking up to express solidarity with the two rappers.

On a joint Instagram live with So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri, Diddy said, “Since we ain’t f*ckin’ with [Triller] no more, since they’re f*ckin’ around with our boys, we don’t need to be going against each other. Let’s come together and do that Bad Boy-So So Def in Atlanta. It ain’t no Verzuz, it’s just hit-for-hit.”

He added after, “We’re not f*ckin’ with Triller until they take care of Swizz and Tim for Verzuz. Nobody f*cks with Triller until they take care of Tim and Swizz for Verzuz, ’cause Tim and Swizz is Verzuz.”

The suit, filed Tuesday, said that Triller “unequivocally and unconditionally guaranteed to Mosley and Dean the payment and performance of Triller Hold’s obligations under that agreement and related agreements.” Triller allegedly paid them in January and April 2021, but then defaulted on the next required payment.

March of this year marked the two-year anniversary of Verzuz and they celebrated with a documentary. Since its inception, it has held numerous duels between the likes of The Lox, Dipset, Nelly, Ludacris, Keyshia Cole, Ashanti, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, E-40, Too Short, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, and many more.

Triller Responds To $28M Verzuz Lawsuit: Swizz And Tim Have Been Personally Paid Over $50 Million In Cash

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Less than a day following the news that Swizz Beatz and Timbaland were suing Triller to the tune of $28 million for breach of contract concerning the Verzuz platform, the company has responded with a statement, saying that not only have Swizz Beatz and Timbaland already been paid an overwhelming amount, but also the two super producers have not yet met the additional requirements to receive the remaining balance.

TMZ first reported that the TikTok rival was firing back at Swizz and TIm, saying that their agreement with Triller is far different than how it is being presented to the public. “This is not a feud over Verzuz, but simply about earn-out payments to Swizz and Tim,” said Triller’s official statement. “Swizz and Tim have personally been paid by Triller over $50 million in cash and stock to-date, and they stand to benefit even more over time. In addition, they have annual obligations, which if met, and no breach has occurred, entitles them to additional payments.”

Triller continued with claims that Swizz and Timbaland have not met the terms of their initial agreement:

“Only one payment of $10 million is in question. We do not believe they have met the thresholds for that payment yet, which include, but are not limited to, delivery of a set number of Verzuz events for 2022. We have been trying to resolve this amicably and this does not affect Verzuz operations or Triller’s ownership of Verzuz. If this does proceed in court, we look forward to a judgment that weighs all the facts.”

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s lawsuit reads “To date, Defendants have failed and refused to make any payment to [Swizz Beatz and Timbaland] of the past due sums due and owing.”

To the dismay of many fans, Verzuz was sold to Triller in January 2021.

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Swizz Beatz & Timbaland File $28M Lawsuit Against Triller Over Verzuz Payments

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Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are now suing Triller for not following through with their end of the agreement. Suing Triller According to reports Swizz and Timbaland are now suing Triller for $28 million after failing to hold up their end of the payment agreement. The details in the lawsuit state that Triller only made a […]

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Swizz Beatz And Timbaland Sue Triller For $28M In Verzuz Lawsuit

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After creating an unprecedented platform for established artists and their fans during the pandemic, Swizz Beatz and TImbaland are suing Triller for their intellectual property to the tune of eight figures.

The two super producers claim that they were never paid by Triller, the now world famous video-sharing social networking service, for their Verzuz concept that Triller now owns. According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Swizz and Timbaland sold Verzuz to Triller back in January 2021, but Triller defaulted on the deal after making just two payments.

The two producers claim that they settled with Triller after the first default payment, but the company once again made an installment payment and didn’t pay the remaining balance.

Swizz and Timbaland are now seeking $28 million dollars in damages from Triller plus interest. Triller has yet to respond to the lawsuit.

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