Ashanti and Keyshia Cole’s ‘Verzuz’ Battle Postponed

Tonight’s substantially-hyped Verzuz battle has, sad to say, been pushed back.

Hrs ahead of the celebration was scheduled to choose put, Ashanti took to Instagram to announce she had tested good for COVID-19. The R&B singer and Keyshia Cole were envisioned to go hit-for-strike in the exact same venue on the other hand, Ashanti’s prognosis has naturally squashed people ideas.

“Hey all, I are unable to consider I am expressing this but I examined beneficial for COVID-19,” Ashanti wrote on Instagram. “I’m Ok and not in any soreness. I am in fact down to do the Verzuz from my house … We are trying to figure it out.”

However the most Verzuz battles have been done deal with-to-experience, the first events were being performed from the artists’ respective homes and studios. Early audiences are perfectly mindful that the at-household model was not specifically the smoothest, as shoddy wireless connections and audio troubles prompted some streams to drag out. It was definitely achievable for Ashanti make preparations that would make it possible for her to participate from her residence, but organizers selected to basically postpone the function by several months.

“We simply cannot set anybody at threat in the system,” go through a publish on Verzuz‘s Instagram website page. “To start with time this has struck us so close to showtime. We apologize to our remarkable audience! Get well shortly, Ashanti 💜🖤💚 Put on a mask, continue to be within, and acquire COVID-19 critically. It is actually affecting our community.”

The Ashanti and Cole Verzuz is now scheduled for Jan. 9, 2021.

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Enthusiasts speculated Ashanti contracted the virus during her recent travels to and from Africa. Ashanti tackled individuals claims in a Saturday night Instagram Are living session, insisting she caught the virus from a spouse and children member right after she returned house.

“No, I did not get COVID from traveling. I did not get COVID from staying in Africa or something like that,” the singer mentioned, incorporating that she and all those all-around her had continually analyzed unfavorable during their journey. “… No 1 examined good. So I did not get it from traveling. I really obtained it from a relatives member when I arrived house … I hugged the relatives member that ended up getting optimistic. I didn’t know he was favourable, he didn’t know he was beneficial.”

Ashanti stated she received her test success Friday night and had been examined 7 periods by the exact business.

Cole created a quick appearance through the stream and urged Ashanti to prioritize her health over the fight, which their enthusiasts would definitely recognize.

“… All our followers, collectively, are fired up …” Cole reported. “I assume that we’re heading to carry it ideal again. We are likely to do it for the girls … We’re heading to make it a superior time. We’re heading to make it a instant. So it can be all very good.”

You can read reactions to the Verzuz cancelation and Ashanti’s prognosis beneath.