The Internet has zip-zero patience. Social media has come forward to deliver new meaning to roasting following a cringe Babyface and Teddy Riley Instagram Live battle session.
Baby Blues
Despite mounted anticipation and weeks of preparation, the bout did not go down as planned. Saturday night, Babyface and Teddy both death with technical issues which ultimately forced them to postpone the face-off.
The highly anticipated Instagram Live battle between Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Teddy Riley didn’t turn out as expected Saturday night. Issues with the audio, specifically on Riley’s end, halted the faceoff between the two legendary producers that drew more than 400,000 viewers. It looked as though Riley was prepared for a concert, unlike Babyface who was sitting in a studio. That may have been Riley’s downfall because all viewers heard was playback and echoes whenever it was his turn to play a song. The comments were riddled with jokes about the two producers’ age — Babyface is 62 and Riley is 53 — and them not being able to use Instagram. (CNN)
Face Thanks Fans + Asks For Another Match
After the issues mounted and both entertainers logged off, Babyface went back to Instagram. He ultimately thanked fans for tuning in and asked the world to hang tight for another bout.
“I think that it’s only right that we postpone this thing until another time when there aren’t any technical difficulties, and everybody can hear the music the way it needs to be heard.” -Babyface’s Instagram
Wait, There’s More
Mega producer Swizz Beatz even came forward to address the situation. Beatz came to the defense of Babyface and Teddy following technical issues forcing them to postpone the match.
“Words from the King @babyface . One thing we will all learn in life is shit happens
But we will come back stronger I promise ! #Verzuz” -Swizz Beatz’s Instagram
Before You Go
Despite the apologies and perspectives, the Internet couldn’t resist. Celebrities and regular folks alike lit up their pages with pure digital smoke poking fun at Babyface and Teddy Riley.
The face we all made when Teddy Riley said let’s start it over #TeddyRileyVsBabyface pic.twitter.com/lhDemCCyj3
— @KQuiet_Storm
(@kquiet_storm) April 19, 2020
Someone said “Teddy send Babyface your songs so he can play them for you”
This is a mess
#TeddyRileyVsBabyface pic.twitter.com/GPhY6Y9U0F
— Zeena (@Zeena_notXena) April 19, 2020
Teddy Riley to everyone in the comment:#TeddyRileyVsBabyface #VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/lSwYS1xhyj
— lori
(@lorimarieee) April 19, 2020
US: It keeps echoing. We can’t hear you.
Teddy and his hypeman: #TeddyRileyVsBabyface pic.twitter.com/3lA4zLjsuG
— Coop
(@k_coop11) April 19, 2020
Everyone in the comments: “Teddy… Fix your sound!”
Cousin Raheem in the back:
#TeddyRileyVsBabyface pic.twitter.com/pfeqk1LIQZ
— Rob Hodge (@RobHodge_) April 19, 2020
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