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The ‘Love’ hitmaker blames her ‘Verzuz’ tardiness on technical difficulties while setting the record straight on the rumors that she’s drunk during the online battle with Ashanti.

Jan 25, 2021
AceShowbiz – Keyshia Cole broke her silence on “Verzuz” drama. The long-awaited battle that pitted her against Ashanti started an hour late on Thursday, January 21.
As fans were getting anxious, Ashanti decided to show her face on camera to calm them down while they’re waiting for Keyshia to appear.
But according to Keyshia in a Saturday chat with Elijah Blake on Instagram Live, she was there the whole time.
Echoing her DJ’s statement about technical issues, she claimed she couldn’t go online because the team was still trying to fix the glitches on her end. “I don’t want to go on and they not see me and I’m looking blurry, the connection is not right and everything like that,” she explained.
“I want to apologize for not sitting my a** in that seat. OK? Because I was there and I should’ve sat down. I should’ve just sat in the seat no matter if I felt like the visual wasn’t clear…,” Keyshia said. “They said my music wasn’t gonna be right or whatever it was.”

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“I think, more so than anything, people wanted me to sit, be present…even though they didn’t know that I was present,” she added.
Keyshia also addressed rumors that she was “sauced up” after she was caught in an awkward moment with Ashanti and looked confused about whose turn it was to play the next song.
Insisting she’s just nervous, Keyshia said, “That’s not true. That’s a known fact that you can’t really be sauced up while you’re trying to sing and hit notes.”
The singer additionally talked about bringing out O.T. Genasis as a surprise guest and ending their feud which started in 2019 over his parody of her hit single “Love”.
She said it’s all the past, “We both apologized. It’s all good. Nobody wanna focus on hate and not liking one another for 2021.”

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Meanwhile, Keyshia’s DJ explains why the ‘Love’ hitmaker was late for the highly-anticipated episode, noting that ‘she didn’t wanna come out ’cause her screen was blurry.’

Jan 23, 2021
AceShowbiz – Ashanti and Keyshia Cole had their long-awaited “Verzuz” battle on Thursday, January 21. While the two singers offered fans such an epic battle while performing their hits, viewers couldn’t help but notice the growing tension between the two.
One of the tense moments was when Ashanti asked Keyshia, “KC can you hear me?” To that, the “Love” hitmaker responded, “I get to start it off.” After pausing a moment, Ashanti told Keyshia that she just started the last round before laughing. “No, no, no, I didn’t start, I didn’t start let’s go into that…,” Keyshia insisted as she tried to play her next song.
Ashanti was then seen smiling awkwardly before confirming with someone offscreen she had just gone with “I Should’ve Cheated”. Once again, she reminded Keyshia that she started first. The back and forth continued for a while.

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Even before the battle kicked off, they started with a drama as they they were both late, leaving people to wait for about an hour. Explaining why Keyshia was late for the highly-anticipated episode was Keyshia’s DJ. “She didn’t wanna come out ’cause her screen was blurry,” the DJ said on 97.9 The Box.
“On her end, her screen was blurry. She was there on time. I seen everything. She was there but she didn’t wanna come out because the screen was blurry and stuff wasn’t right, you know. We couldn’t hear [Ashanti’s] side, so it was a lot of technical stuff going on there,” the DJ went on to explain.
Keyshia and Ashanti were initially set to go head-to-head on December 12, 2020. Fans, however, were forced to wait a little longer as it was pushed back due to Ashanti’s COVID-19 diagnosis. “Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19,” the “Foolish” singer told fans. “I’m ok and not in any pain. I’m actually down to do the verzuz from my house… we’re tring (sic) to figure it all out!!!”
However, earlier this month, the show announced that the song battle was delayed again as it would be moved to separate locations. “This has been an emotional week. In addition, as COVID-19 numbers continue to increase, safety is a top priority for us,” the show, which hails from Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, announced on Instagram on Friday, January 8. “As much as we enjoy having everyone together in the same room, to protect the artists and everyone who works with us in putting the shows together, we’ll be going back to separate locations for a bit.”

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Despite feeling disappointed herself, the ‘Love’ hitmaker explains that the decision to delay the much-awaited episode is made to ensure safety for everyone involved.

Jan 11, 2021
AceShowbiz – Keyshia Cole is feeling sorry for fans as they are forced to wait a little longer for a “Verzuz” featuring her and Ashanti. After it was announced that the episode was pushed back due to relocation, the “Love” hitmaker took to her Instagram account to apologize to her fans.
“I’m so sorry the @verzuztv event didn’t happen!” so the singer wrote on Saturday, January 9 in the caption alongside a selfie. She then explained that the decision to delay the much-awaited episode was made to ensure safety for everyone involved, saying, “I want you guys to kno, I really think @applemusic didn’t want to put staff/Production in danger along with @ashanti and myself.”
The “I Should Have Cheated” songstress added, “Due to the recent spike with the Corona virus …. I kno you all had get togethers and parties planned in states that were open. I’m so sorry! I love you guys, and thank you for the continued love and support over all these years!!! I BEEN READY! And I STAY READY!!!”

Hinting that she was as eager as others for the battle, Keyshia wrote on Instagram Stories, “When you could be singing. But now you in bed bored.”

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Keyshia Cole sounded disappointed over the ‘Verzuz’ delay.
“Verzuz”, which hails from Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, announced the delay on Instagram on Friday, writing, “This has been an emotional week. In addition, as COVID-19 numbers continue to increase, safety is a top priority for us. As much as we enjoy having everyone together in the same room, to protect the artists and everyone who works with us in putting the shows together, we’ll be going back to separate locations for a bit.”
Concluding the announcement, the statement continued, “We’re excited for the next few events, and look forward to getting back to the show in the coming weeks,” noting that the upcoming battle will be between Ashanti and Keyshia.
Keyshia made sure that everyone knew that she wasn’t happy for the decision, taking to the comment section to leave a side-eyeing emoji. Fans rallied behind her as one wrote, “literally been saying stop playing with keyshia!!” Alluding that the numerous delays were because Ashanti was scared to go against Keyshia, a fan insisted, “Cause at this point she SCARED baby ! We know.”
Keyshia and Ashanti were initially set to go head-to-head on December 12, 2020. It was pushed back due to Ashanti’s COVID-19 diagnosis. “Unfortunately, we have to postpone tonight’s @Ashanti vs @KeyshiaCole #VERZUZ. Ashanti tested positive for COVID-19 beforehand, and we cannot put anyone at risk in the process. First time this has struck us so close to showtime,” a statement read. “We apologize to our incredible audience! Get well soon, Ashanti. Wear a mask, stay inside, and take COVID-19 seriously. It’s truly affecting our community.”

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After being delayed because of Ashanti’s COVID-19 diagnosis last December, the song battle between the ‘Love’ hitmaker and the ‘Foolish’ singer is being pushed back due to relocation.

Jan 9, 2021
AceShowbiz – Keyshia Cole is just too eager to hop on “Verzuz” against Ashanti. So, when the song battle is delayed again as it will be moved to separate locations, the “Love” hitmaker didn’t seem to be happy.
“This has been an emotional week. In addition, as COVID-19 numbers continue to increase, safety is a top priority for us,” the show, which hails from Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, announced on Instagram on Friday, January 8. “As much as we enjoy having everyone together in the same room, to protect the artists and everyone who works with us in putting the shows together, we’ll be going back to separate locations for a bit.”
Concluding the announcement, the statement continued, “We’re excited for the next few events, and look forward to getting back to the show in the coming weeks,” noting that the upcoming battle will be between Ashanti and Keyshia.

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Making public her feelings, Keyshia took to the comment section to leave a side-eyeing emoji. Fans rallied behind her as one wrote, “literally been saying stop playing with keyshia!!” Alluding that the numerous delays were because Ashanti was scared to go against Keyshia, a fan insisted, “Cause at this point she SCARED baby ! We know.”
“I know you was ready! So somebody scared *crosses arms* lol,” another fan similarly commented. Meanwhile, someone suggested Keyshia to just drop “Verzuz” altogether. “just go live and do some songs tomorrow to hell with verseuz,” the person said.
Keyshia and Ashanti were initially set to go head-to-head on December 12, 2020. Fans, however, were forced to wait a little longer as it was pushed back due to Ashanti’s COVID-19 diagnosis. “Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19,” the “Foolish” singer told fans. “I’m ok and not in any pain. I’m actually down to do the verzuz from my house… we’re tring (sic) to figure it all out!!!”
Minutes later, “Verzuz” confirmed the delay in a statement which read, “Unfortunately, we have to postpone tonight’s @Ashanti vs @KeyshiaCole #VERZUZ. Ashanti tested positive for COVID-19 beforehand, and we cannot put anyone at risk in the process. First time this has struck us so close to showtime.” The statement continued, “We apologize to our incredible audience! Get well soon, Ashanti. Wear a mask, stay inside, and take COVID-19 seriously. It’s truly affecting our community.”
Ashanti then revealed on New Year’s Day that she was finally in the clear after having to be in self-quarantine for the holidays. “Starting off the new year Amazing and Covid free!!! Got my negative results back 2 days ago,” she wrote on her social media account. “Feeling grateful. My parents and I got our negative results back right in time to start off the New Year healthy, happy & loved.”

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