The rap news cycle never ends. Today, online personality Jonny Fastlane focuses on a few juicy topics including the epic RZA and DJ Premier face-off and the “Saturday Night Live” return to TV.
Big Facts
In his latest hip-hop coverage video, Jonny focuses on the excitement RZA and DJ Premier brought with their Instagram Live battle session. Then he shifts his attention to a new Salt N Pepa trailer. Fastlane also takes a look at “SNL” star Pete Davidson showing Drake some attention.
High-Key Details
Last night, UGK’s Bun B pitched the next major producer battle. B reached out to hitmaker face-off organizers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland about making his dream battle go down.
“This is a beat battle I would love to see! @justblaze vs @realpeterock would be epic! @therealswizzz @timbaland let’s do it!” -Bun B’s Instagram
Wait, There’s More
This past weekend, Swizz Beatz shared a recap clip of DJ Premier and RZA‘s Saturday night face-off. The rap veteran revealed the epic broadcast brought in nearly one million viewers.
“RECAP VID. History was made last night on #Verzuz with @rza vs @djpremier ?? with a total of 850k viewers witnessing hip hop royalty ?? Blessings on this Sunday . @timbaland this ones for the books . @artokoro ?” -Swizz Beatz’s Instagram
“Thx @rza vs @djpremier for making a EPIC night for the creatives . 850k views tonight on #VERZUZ ?? once again the people won ? @timbaland let’s keep going Bro!!!!!” -Swizz Beatz’s Instagram
“Rza got that one” -French Montana
Before You Go
Leading up to the Saturday battle, both RZA and Preemo promoted the clash. They went to their social media pages to hype up their battle.
“#VERZUZ present @rza vs @djpremier tomorrow 9 est on @djpremier insta live ? Once again it’s on @timbaland ??? Quality over Quantity #verzuz …”