Monica and Brandy certainly did not disappoint with their highly anticipated battle…and neither did the internet!
There is a lot to unpack with Brandy and Monica’s Verzuz. When Verzuz first began at the start of the quarantine period, some wondered whether Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s latest endeavor would have legs. It soon became evident the friendly competition had the makings of a longtime hip-hop fixture, a celebration of lasting discographies and impressive careers. Before long, Verzuz spawned match-ups like Scott Storch and Mannie Fresh, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer, and the fan-favorite tilt between DMX and Snoop Dogg. Last night, the tradition continued with undeniably their biggest battle yet, this time between former collaborators Brandy and Monica.
Yet as we all have come to learn, Verzuz basically grants viewers two distinct gifts. The first, a stroll down a musical memory lane. The second, all of the inevitable memes to follow. With some of the battles spanning hours, it’s no surprise that a few unintentionally hilarious moments occur from time to time. Of course, it goes without saying that both Brandy and Monica boast nearly perfect catalogs, including their classic duet “The Boy Is Mine.” Yet many simply could not get past the awkward moments that ensued between Brandy and Monica, prompting speculation that something was amiss behind the scenes.
For the most part, the narrative that social media seemed to run with suggested that Monica simply had enough of the event, or perhaps her competitor in general. Despite Brandy’s efforts to buddy up, Monica appeared to be having none of it, to the point where references to a potential group and/or tour were met with swift and decisive shut-downs. That’s not to say that either party exhibited poor sportsmanship in the slightest, but listen, it doesn’t take much for the memes to take over. Even if footage of the ending reveals nothing but camaraderie between two of the game’s most respected R&B legends.
Check out some of the notable jokes below, along with video of the event if you missed it, and if you were one of the million-plus viewers tuning in, weigh in with your own takes below.
Brandy and Monica the whole time#Verzuz pic.twitter.com/4R1v7pH5Iw
— J O S H™ (@_HSOJOSH) September 1, 2020
Brandy and Monica…awkward “we are not a group”. They don’t mess w/ each other 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/J34aVr1CCS
— gifdsports (@gifdsports) September 1, 2020
Brandy: I got another poem
Monica: lawd, here she go again #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/wXWcXVyUZR— LyLy (@LyLy_ox) September 1, 2020
Whatever it is Monica has NOT let it go! #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/7jfTeKeO1A
— InVision Counseling (@InVisionCouns) September 1, 2020
If “get the fuck off me!” was a person. #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/gPTBd3jYn3
— Politely Rude (@mikefeaux) September 1, 2020
me trying to get rid of 2020 & it’s still holding on 😭 #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/InjS7xDEHO
— 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 (@MissThrilla) September 1, 2020
Monica after the last note of the Boy Is Mine #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/F1fRRbH1q0
— lexi (@noirlexi) September 1, 2020
I hope we all truly cherished this #Verzuz tonight because I’m telling y’all that was the LAST time we gone see Brandy and Monica together again lmaooooo
— Kayla Ali (@_KBAli) September 1, 2020
So I waited 3 HOURS for The Boy is Mine just for Monica to act like she didn’t know the words!?? #BrandyandMonica #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/CVhzeLzlc0
— Faith. (@FaithJacksonn_) September 1, 2020
What we didnt get to see. This makes me feel even better. Monica Brandy @verzuzonline pic.twitter.com/vuXBD9YvYI
— Eb J. (@EbSweet2sour) September 1, 2020