Bobby Brown & Keith Sweat Make For An Old School, Memorable "Verzuz"

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Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown Verzuz

We heard "Roni," "Don't Be Cruel," "Nobody," and "Make This Last Forever," but it's the fan's reactions that stole the show.

It was another unforgettable evening for Verzuz. Legends Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat shared the stage on Thursday (July 1) to deliver some of their greatest hits and fans weren't disappointed. It was obvious that Sweat and Brown are friends in real life as they respected one another and even acted as each other's hype man. 

Hundreds of thousands of R&B lovers tuned in to watch these talented "old heads" come together to share some favorites from the 1980s and 1990s.

Brown couldn't pass up the opportunity to perform a few New Edition classics and his list of songs included "Don't Be Cruel, "Mr. Telephone Man," "Jealous Girl, "Hit Me Off, "Rock Wit'Cha," "Humpin' Around," and his Ghostbusters classic, "On Our Own." Sweat got the ladies worked up with tracks like "Make This Last Forever," "How Deep Is Your Love," "Right and Wrong Way," "Get Up On It," and "Something Just Ain't Right."

Fans thought they would see special appearances by LSG or New Edition, but instead, Tank and Pleasure P came out during Keith Sweat's last song, "Nobody." Bobby Brown closed out the show by performing "My Prerogative," a fitting way to bow out.

The responses to this Verzuz were filled with viewers celebrating the walk down memory lane, but of course, there were plenty of jokes to be made. That Ciroc is no joke. Check out clips, as well as reactions, below.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.