The wildly popular #VERZUZ platform has been one of the most culturally relevant movements to hit the music scene in recent years.
Streamed live on Instagram, YouTube, and later, Triller, the Swizz Beatz & Timbaland-curated virtual phenomenon has paired some of Hip Hop & R&B’s most prized performers in a hit-for-hit duel to celebrate their legacies and respective discographies.
As music lovers continue to urge their faves to join the #VERZUZ hall of combatants (see prospective battlers Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, Janet Jackson, & more), Valentine’s Day brought with it news the fruition of those requests will come with a price.
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Taking to Instagram Monday (February 14), the official #VERZUZ account announced its next showdown – Musiq Soulchild versus Anthony Hamilton – will require a paid subscription to the app Triller.
“THIS VERZUZ WILL NOT BE ON IG. Watch on VERZUZTV.COM with the #TrillerVerzPass (LINK IN BIO to sign-up for a 14-DAY trial),” the post revealed.
After the 14-day free trial, consumers can subscribe to the TrillerVerz Pass for $2.99/month or $29.99 for a year. Needless to say, the news didn’t sit well with many who had become accustomed to enjoying the platform’s offerings at no charge.
Sending the topic to trending status on Twitter, look to see some of the responses below:
![Musiq Soulchild & Hit-Boy Announce Sophomore Joint Album 'Victims & Villains 2' / Drop New Song 'October 31st' with Dave East [Listen]](https://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/hit-boy-thatgrapejuice-2024-musiq-soulchild-dave-east-victims-villains-october-31st-464x260.jpg "Musiq Soulchild & Hit-Boy Announce Sophomore Joint Album 'Victims & Villains 2' / Drop New Song 'October 31st' with Dave East [Listen].")
$3 a month and folks still complaining 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴
That’s not the point. It’s been free for 2 years, why charge now? Especially for Anthony Hamilton and Musiq. No shade they’re talented but not a huge draw for viewers. $3.99 is a lot when inflation is up almost 8%. Welcome to the real world.
I was waiting on your comment! Congratulations
Just say you broke sis. 2.99 is too much for your wallet. It’s alright though, times are hard 🥴🤧
The average American is “broke” if you want to be technical. You don’t know anything about my accounts or pockets. Just providing some perspective for your ignorance.
I wouldn’t pay a penny to watch Verzuz 💀