Swizz Beatz Denies Promoting Out Amid Backlash Over Verzuz Deal With Elon Musk’s X 

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland confronted hefty backlash after asserting the brand new unique distribution partnership between Verzuz and X (Twitter). 

The tremendous producers introduced the deal on Juneteenth (June 19) as Elon Musk confronted accusations of racism. The billionaire tech mogul was criticized for amplifying a tweet that falsely in contrast the charges at which Black Individuals homicide their white counterparts.  

Social media customers accused the duo of promoting out, however Swizz insisted nothing may very well be farther from the reality. 

On Friday morning (June 21) Swizz took to Instagram to share some new photographs of their assembly with Elon to seal the deal.  

He saved it temporary within the caption, stating, “We’ll present you higher than inform you.” Nevertheless, he acknowledged the controversy and addressed particular considerations within the remark part. 

One particular person mentioned critics “have a legitimate purpose to query this partnership,” and informed Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, “don’t play in our faces.” Swizz replied, “however no one mentioned something earlier than,” including, “we been on that platform since Verzuz began.” 

One other particular person mentioned Verzuz ought to have partnered with one other social media platform or a Black-owned one. Swizz claimed, “Individuals need to speak with out doing the homework.” He adopted up with, “we’re 100% black owned, [if] that’s not sufficient we personal 100% of the IP and firm!” 

A 3rd consumer blasted the duo for promoting out, regardless of promising they by no means would. “WE the persons are not feeling this. That is wild,” they wrote.  

Nonetheless, Swizz Beatz denied the assertion and hinted that extra can be revealed very quickly. “Belief me that was the very last thing we did was promote out,” he replied earlier than including a crying with laughter emoji. “Loosen up you’ll perceive in 1min.”