If nothing else, Timbaland is consistent.

The multi-Platinum hitmaker – one-half of the masterminds behind the Web sensation #VERZUZ alongside fellow producer extraordinaire Swizz Beatz – has never made a secret of his desire for Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker to be a guest on the viral platform.

Just five months ago, the 48-year-old took to Instagram to call for Baker to battle her fellow GRAMMY-winning R&B legend Sade – a post that drew thousands of “likes” and similar calls from his followers.

Fast forward to January 2021 (as both divas celebrated birthdays this month), Timbo took to press to reiterate his wish to have the ladies showcase their respective timeless catalogs on #VERZUZ.

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Ashanti continues to bask in the afterglow of her #VERZUZ showdown with Keyshia Cole. 

Currently on the promotional trail for new single ‘2:35,’ the R&B veteran’s latest stop was The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1.

Chopping it up with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, the singer waxed on her celebratory clash with Cole, her romantic life, signing new music deals, a possible documentary about her career, and much more.

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Ashanti has wasted no time capitalizing on the buzz of her #VERZUZ battle with Keyshia Cole.

For, she’s unwrapped new single ‘2:35’ and is already hot on the promotional trail for the track.

Her latest stop was Hot 97, where she chopped it up with Ebro, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez.

The in-depth sit-down saw the GRAMMY winner open up about her illustrious career, her spar with Cole, owning her masters, being business savvy, and a whole lot more.

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Keyshia Cole and Ashanti may have bulldozed the #VERZUZ viewership record with their long-awaited battle, but their spar was also notable for being drama-drenched.

Indeed, Cole’s lateness, breaks, and arguable frostiness once live saw her fall foul of favor with the audience – many of whom flooded their feeds to bemoan what they were witnessing.

Addressing the drama, the ‘Trust & Believe’ belter apologized and cited a number of factors behind the scenes as catalysts for the chaos.

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While the #VERZUZ battle between Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole had a polarizing effect on viewers, the masses tune-in in their millions.

For, the January 21 spar saw the R&B belles bulldoze the platform’s viewership record.

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Ashanti and Keyshia Cole finally did battle in the latest #VERZUZ spar.

As widely reported, the musical celebration had first been scheduled in December but was postponed when Ashanti contracted coronavirus. A rescheduled January date was then scrapped due to rising rates of infection in the US.

Nonetheless, it took place tonight and saw the ladies compete with classics such as ‘Foolish,’ ‘Heaven Sent,’ ‘Only U,’ and ‘Give It Up To Me.’

Who won? Watch below and let us know…

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Following delays, Keyshia Cole and Ashanti‘s #Verzuz battle is finally set to take place tomorrow (January 21)!

The eagerly awaited spar had first been scheduled in December but was postponed when Ashanti contracted coronavirus. A rescheduled January date was then scrapped due to rising rates of infection in the US.

All of that is in rearview now, though, as we’re just one more sleep away from the musical showdown.

To amplify the already volumized buzz, #Verzuz has released Cole’s titillating teaser promo.

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After a number of delays, Ashanti and Keyshia Cole‘s #Verzuz battle is finally set to take place this Thursday January 21. 

The hotly anticipated spar had first been scheduled in December but was postponed when Ashanti contracted coronavirus. A revised January date was then scrapped due to rising rates of infection in the United States.

Fret not, because we’re officially on the cusp of the musical celebration.

And to whet appetites, #Verzuz has released a titillating teaser recapping ‘Shanti’s many achievements.

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After much ado, the VERZUZ battle between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole has a new date.

And organizers say it’s sticking come ‘rain, sleet, hail, or snow.’

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In news just in, it’s been confirmed that the rescheduled #Verzuz battle between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole has once again been postponed.

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Whether penciled in history books for reasons good, bad, ugly, and/or everything in between, 2020 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll explore the explosive popularity of the only battle where the culture wins:  #VERZUZ.

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In breaking news, Ashanti has announced that has tested positive for COVID-19.

As a result, her hotly anticipated #Verzuz battle with Keyshia Cole – which was scheduled for tonight – looks set to be postponed.

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