Keyshia Cole and Ashanti were set to face off against one another in a Verzuz battle, but the event was postponed after Ashanti revealed she tested positive for COVID-19. Ashanti noted that she has since then tested negative for COVID, and the new date for the battle was set to January 9, 2020. Since then, the numbers related to COVID-19 cases along with deaths have rose, which sent many states and cities back in a lockdown to curve the spread of the virus. Verzuz has now issued a statement on the status of the event with Keyshia Cole and Ashanti, along with the safety precautions that will be taken in light of COVID-19 news.
Via Instagram, Verzuz said, “This has been an emotional week. In addition, as COVID-19 numbers continue to increase, safety is a top priority for us. As much as we enjoy having everyone together in the same room, to protect the artists and everyone who works with us in putting the shows together, we’ll be going back to separate locations for a bit.” Take a look above.
