World news – Verzuz Battle – Raekwon Vs Ghostface: How to Watch Where to Stream

The Wu Tang Clan members Raekwon and Ghostface Killah will compete against each other in the Saturday edition of Verzuz. The event starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will be streaming on VerzuzTV’s Instagram Live or in the Triller app. Raekwon and Ghostface Killah are not the first Wu Tang clan members to take part in the rap battle series, as RZA was featured in a fight with DJ Premiere in May. Method Man joined D’Angelo in an episode last month.

The Verzuz series was developed by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz to keep music fans entertained during the coronavirus pandemic. The show is now in its second season, with Ashanti, Keyshia Cole, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Too Short and E-40 all starring in their own battles. Timbaland and Swizz Beatz will soon be starring in their own bout to mark the show’s one year anniversary, a spokesperson told Billboard.

Verzuz was so successful that it caught the attention of Triller Network, the parent company of the Triller app, attracted. Triller acquired Verzuz earlier this month. As part of the deal, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz became shareholders of Triller Network and will oversee Triller’s future music strategy. Since the show started, Verzuz has featured over 40 artists and even committed to the sport with the NFL Pro Bowl Verzuz Show. Timbaland and Swizz Beatz plan to use the brand for comedy and live events in the future.

« This is a significant opportunity not just for Verzuz and Triller, but for the entire music business, » said Swizz Beatz and Timbaland in a statement to Billboard. « By adding Verzuz to the Triller Network ecosystem and expanding the Verzuz brand alongside the powerful Triller app, we can continue to grow and develop the music business as a whole, as we’ve done with partners in Triller who share our vision, especially the Celebrating and promoting amazing artists who continue to shape culture around the world and provide more direct access for consumers is trailblazing. « 

Raekwon and Ghostface Killah have worked together for over 25 years. Ghostface Killah appeared on Raekwon’s first solo album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx (1995) and Raekwon contributed to Ghostface’s Ironman (1996). They continue to work together frequently and both contribute to Wi-Tang’s 2017 album The Saga Continues.