Donell Jones Says He and Joe Are Battling on Verzuz, But Is It Actually Happening?

Donell Jones just gave R&B fans a reason to start planning their watch party. While backstage at the Wine&Slow Jams Festival in Maryland, the“Where I Wanna Be”singer revealed that he and fellow R&B icon Joe are slated for a Verzuz battle on Aug. 20. The news dropped casually, like it was no big deal, but the internet immediately went into overdrive.

There’s just one problem: Verzuz hasn’t confirmed the event. Even Complex, the outlet that helped build Verzuz into a cultural phenomenon, responded to the news on X with a surprised,“y’all know something we don’t???”Jones addressed the tone of the event, describing it as a celebration of their respective catalogs rather than a competition. He even joked,“We grown a— men,”suggesting fans should expect good energy over drama.

Both artists have deep catalogs of late’90s and early 2000s hits, so the debate is already raging online. From“I Wanna Know”to“Good Girls,”the potential setlists are fueling friendly arguments everywhere. Until there’s official confirmation, fans are left guessing, but that isn’t stopping the buzz. Which artist do you think would take the crown in this potential showdown? Let us know your pick.