Buckle up R&B fans! Because two of the genre’s most recognizable names – Ashanti and Keyshia Cole – are set to spar on the next Verzuz battle.

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News of the December 12 showdown was announced moments ago and serves as a major coup for the popular platform; which, since its launch, has played host to clashes between the likes of Brandy & Monica, Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight, and Babyface & Teddy Riley.

Easily two of the most successful R&B acts of the 00s, the ladies possess classics that are forever etched in history.

As such, we’ll be watching! Will you?

If so, who do you think will emerge victorious?

Your thoughts?