Crunchy Black Angered At Timbaland & Swizz Shelving Three 6 Mafia "Verzuz"

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The event with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was axed & Crunchy Black believes they were "downgraded" because "we from the South."

Last year, as fans were excited over the Verzuz match-ups, people were asking for a Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony pairing. There were rumors that the Verzuz was in the works, but information regarding the potential music event went dark. In November, DJ Paul caught up with us and revealed that his crew and Bone Thugs had agreed to appear in a similar format to Verzuz, albeit it was independent. They planned on sharing the stage outside of the Verzuz bubble, but Paul claims just 30 minutes before they went live, Swizz Beatz called Krayzie Bone and told them all to hold off until they could officially get Verzuz on board.

Then, Paul revealed to us, the Verzuz was canceled. He claims Krayzie Bone returned and said with all that was going on in the world, it wasn't the right time. Verzuz moved forward and Three 6 Mafia seemingly missed their opportunity to add their name to the list of performers. It's unfortunate for Hip Hop fans, and Three Six Mafia's Crunchy Black is peeved at Timbaland and Swizz Beatz.

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"When it come to Paul and Juicy J, I don't like to talk about the sh*t that they talk to me about, but I'mma speak on this just because Timbaland and Swizz Beatz told Paul that they gon' set up a time or a date for them to go against 'Verzuz' against Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and they didn't show us no love," Black told VladTV.

"Bone Thugs-N-Harmony sold platinum and double-platinum albums. Three 6 Mafia sold platinum and double-platinum albums. Y'all said that y'all only dealing with people that have that accolade of double-platinum albums, you know what I'm saying?" said the rapper. "But just because Paul tried to set it up with his friends, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, y'all tell them to hold up for a minute, y'all gon' set it up, and they never set it up."

Crunchy Black questioned how Timbaland and Swizz Beatz can boast "spreading love" if they "didn't do what the people want." He added, "Everybody want it. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three  Mafia to do the 'Verzuz'... C'mon man. Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, I f*ck with y'all for real. Keep doing the good sh*t."

He told them "don't be on that bullsh*t 'cause we from the South." Black accused Timbaland and Swizz of wanting to "downgrade" them because of where they're from. "I hate for folks to play with Juicy and I definitely hate for folks to play with Paul." Watch crunchy Black share his frustrations below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.