Put away the braided bob and pull out your wide brim hat because Verzuz announced Tuesday that Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle will appear in their next battle.
“The Master Class we’ve ALL been waiting for! @MsGladysKnight vs. @MsPattiPatti This Sunday at 5PM PT/8PM ET,” the musical competition series wrote on Twitter.
“Y’all gotta get dressed up in ya Sunday’s best for this classic affair,” they added, referencing how Verzuz fans have beendressing up in themed attire to watch the series aired live on Instagram and Apple Music.
The influence of LaBelle and Knight can be seen throughout contemporary R&B and neo-soul. After her Verzuz battle with Erykah Badu, Jill Scott revealed a touching story of how LaBelle embraced her early in her career and even invited her into her home to cook for her.
The Master Class we’ve ALL been waiting for! @MsGladysKnight vs. @MsPattiPatti 
This Sunday at 5PM PT/8PM ET.Y’all gotta get dressed up in ya Sunday’s best for this classic affair.Watch it on our IG or in HD on @AppleMusic.Drinks by @Ciroc. pic.twitter.com/tgCAOdBFgc
— Verzuz (@verzuzonline) September 8, 2020
“She comes from upstairs and puts a million dollars worth of diamonds around my neck while I sat there eating brisket and spinach, crying with a million dollars worth of diamonds on my neck,” she recalled, smiling. “I love you Ms. Patti. Thank you.”
Once fans knew the two classic singers were up next in the Verzuz battle ring, Twitter erupted.
These gon magically appear in our hand when we log into that Patti vs Gladys pic.twitter.com/cxqmXssdDo
— . (@AhnRee__) September 8, 2020
Me at the Patti/Gladys battle pic.twitter.com/xF4r8Q0b5o
— No I’m Not Vegan (@chefkeva_) September 9, 2020
Gladys Knight vs Patti Labelle?!! pic.twitter.com/syKdD6JE79
— Good Hands. (@JLaCocaina) September 8, 2020
Us showing our parents and grandparents how to work ig for the patti vs gladys battle pic.twitter.com/Vxe66rKnyv
— Dr. Hoethotnik (@traytrayolay) September 8, 2020
The legendary songstresses will be among the many pairs of innovators featured in the virtual competitions, created by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. Previous pairings have included Teddy Riley and Babyface, Beanie Man and Bounty Killer, Brandy and Monica, Jagged Edge and 112, Ne-Yo and Johntá Austin and Alicia Keys verzuz John Legend.
Knight and LaBelle will go head to head on Sunday at5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.
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