Stephanie Mills & Chaka Khan Brought The Class Hits To "Verzuz"

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Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan
The reaction to this "Verzuz" was a mixed bag, to say the least, but these icons were respected throughout.

It was nothing but throwbacks and classic favorites on tonight's (November 18) Verzuz. We recently learned that Stephanie Mills and Chaka Khan would be joining together on the Verzuz stage and fans were anticipating an evening with favorites from the 1970s and '80s. After the expected DJ warmup prior to the vocal powerhouses taking their marks, Chaka and Stephanie got the house rocking with dozens of songs.

Mills gave us "Something in the Way," "Feel the Fire," and "I Feel Good All Over," while Chaka delivered "Love You all My Lifetime," "A Night in Tunisia," and much more.


It wasn't just the music that captivated viewing audiences, but the solidarity between the two icons. Throughout the performance, Chaka and Stephanie spoke about their close friendship and supported one another through each turn in the spotlight. Khan was seemingly finding her footing through the first few songs and her delivery elicited hundreds of responses online, but overall, fans kept their commentary as respectful as possible.

Stephanie and Chaka ended their performance with a rousing rendition of "I'm Every Woman," and next up on Verzuz will be Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia. This is a matchup that fans have been waiting for over a year and a half so prepare to enjoy some old-school Hip Hop. That show will take place on December 2.

Check out a few reactions from fans 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.