Verzuz is set for a highly anticipated comeback in 2025.

Swizz Beatz got fans buzzing on Thursday (Nov. 7) by sharing an Instagram teaser of Verzuz’s return in 2025. The iconic producer posted a video featuring a new hoodie tagged with the Verzuz logo, captioning it “2025 Loading…” This hint follows news from this summer about Verzuz’s new partnership with X, formerly known as Twitter. Launched by Swizz and Timbaland in 2020, Verzuz became a massive cultural phenomenon during the pandemic, drawing millions to watch memorable clashes between music icons like Rick Ross, Ne-Yo, and Babyface.

In 2022, Verzuz went on hiatus after a high-profile lawsuit against Triller over contract issues. Although the two companies reached a settlement that year, Swizz and Timbaland filed another suit in 2024, claiming Triller still hadn’t upheld their agreement. Now, the Verzuz team has announced that its 2025 relaunch will be exclusively distributed on X. Swizz Beatz and Timbaland expressed their excitement in an official statement, saying they’re “beyond thrilled to have found the best partner for Verzuz.”

Swizz Beatz & Timbaland Tease Verzuz Relaunch, New Merch for 2025

Swizz Beatz is hinting at Verzuz possibly returning in 2025. Would y’all be here for it? 🤔✍🏾: #TSRStaffLG pic.twitter.com/kGlOEUvTrK

— TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) November 7, 2024

The new deal involving Elon Musk’s platform, X, has stirred mixed reactions online. Swizz addressed the skepticism shortly after the announcement, reassuring fans about the quality and vision of the upcoming shows. “We will show you better than tell you,” Swizz wrote in an Instagram post when the partnership was first announced in June. The legal dispute with Triller remains unresolved as of 2024.

Details about the 2025 lineup are still under wraps. Timbaland hinted in June that they’re aiming to take Verzuz global, stating, “Our goal has always been to bring Verzuz to the world, and now we can do it bigger than ever.”

MIXED REACTIONS ONLINE

Some are ecstatic about the return of Verzuz, while others believe the concept was a product of its time during Covid-19 lockdown era. What are your thoughts on the comeback?

Swizz Beatz gotta let Verzuz be done. It came and served its purpose; quit while you’re ahead man. 🤦🏽‍♀️

— A.M. (@SuchALady16) November 7, 2024

Swizz needs to let Verzuz GO.

— The Marathon Continues 🏁💙 (@JazzyRogue) November 7, 2024

we’re never getting a bad boy vs so so def verzuz smh

— Jay Gatsby (@nick_nervies) November 7, 2024

If Kamala wins I’ll revive Micheal Jackson and Prince and have them do a Verzuz https://t.co/aqwVXb0p5V

— prezzyy (@sashauniversity) November 5, 2024

That Babyface vs Teddy Riley battle still is one of the best thing to ever hit the internet

— daij (@JumpsForJoyy) November 3, 2024

Keep it! The best thing that happened to Verzuz was the reunion of Nelly & Ashanti…later came a marriage and a new born baby.

Other than that, Verzuz has ran its course https://t.co/9gkvlD0H0m

— ♌️👑 (@LadiiJ88) November 7, 2024