Tank: “Brandy is the R&B Version of Kim Burrell”

Because 5x GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Tank has never shied away from igniting social media debates with some of his polarizing commentary over the years, it’s only fitting he continues to trend via his popular podcast, ‘R&B Money.’

Usually cashing in on viral clips that see his superstar guests name their top 5 favorite R&B artists, sometimes heads turn when the ‘When We’ performer (born Durrell Babbs) and his hit songwriting co-host J. Valentine insert their opinions on the hot topics discussed on their show.

See the latest sayings that sent viewers into a major dispute.

The latest episode of ‘R&B Money’ welcomed Eric Dawkins (of the hit Gospel brotherly duo Dawkins & Dawkins) to the platform.

After Eric listed his top 5 favorite R&B artists, which included the ‘Vocal Bible’ Brandy, Valentine elaborated on how surprisingly influential the GRAMMY-winning songstress has been on church audiences over her nearly 30-year career.

The conversation led Babbs to expound on why he thinks so many Gospel acts cite the R&B diva as a muse.

“Brandy is the R&B version of Kim Burrell,” he stated at the video’s 2:21:00 mark before expounding on how B-Rocka fashioned her vocal acrobatics after the Gospel legend’s.

While some fans agreed with Durrell’s assessment, citing the times Brandy herself name-dropped Kim as an inspiration (and even teased future collaborations), others argued the ‘Have You Ever‘ hitmaker’s unique vocal stylings were not only rooted in Whitney Houston-isms but were evident as early as her 1994 eponymous debut album (which precedes Burrell’s).

The debate even spilled onto Tik Tok, Twitter, and beyond – igniting tap-ins from Brandy’s devoted fans, affectionately called #STARZ, in the process.

As the conversation is ongoing, tell us…