Verzuz: Snoop Dogg vs DMX start time
Snoop Dogg vs DMX Verzuz starts at 5pm PT / 8pm ET tomorrow (July 22).
Tomorrow night, we see Verzuz: Snoop Dogg vs DMX, one of the biggest battles in the series so far (even though it seems a bit uneven). Yes, the Doggfather is coming from the west to challenge Yonkers’ toughest lyricist for the internet throne claim.
Than it is Verzuz? When does the great battle fall? How can you see online? We have the answers to all of these questions and a couple of predictions.
This duel comes shortly after Ludacris criticized Nelly and her poor internet connection in a battle that was almost canceled. For those unfamiliar with Verzuz, these shows are like DJ battles, where each superstar plays one of her hits, and the audience reacts and decides (in the comments and on social media) who won.
We’ll get to the numbers below, but our money is in Snoop Dogg to reign over DMX. Longevity and success, mixed with the public’s love for Snoop, almost seem like an unfair mountain for DMX to climb.
How to watch Verzuz: Snoop Dogg vs DMX on Instagram
You have a wide range of options, but the easiest (probably) is to open Snoop dogg or DMX Instagram pages and tap the big LIVE button. Don’t go to Verzuz’s Instagram page, as they tend to direct people to the rappers’ individual pages.
Do you want to see on a bigger screen? Open those pages in your web browser and not on your phone, and follow the same instructions.
How to watch Verzuz: Snoop Dogg vs DMX on Apple Music
Yes, for the first time we have an alternative way of seeing Verzuz. Apple Music and Beats 1 will have the event live alongside Instagram Live. Apple will also stage the battle as an on-demand broadcast. Verzuz Cheat Sheet Playlist from Apple Music: Snoop Dogg vs DMX It should prepare you if you are not familiar with its deep cuts.
Apple Music doesn’t have a link for the stream at press time, but we expect Verzuz: Snoop Dogg vs DMX to be heavily promoted throughout the app tomorrow night.
Verzuz: Snoop Dogg vs DMX preview
This duel feels strongly weighted in the corner of Snoop. The DO-double-G has, not counting the songs where he appeared as a guest, 5 singles that were gold, 4 that were platinum, 1 that was double platinum and 2 that were quadruple platinum. In comparison, DMX has 2 gold and 1 platinum, and a career that hasn’t lasted that long.
Sure, Earl might get some great songs out, but when these contests are measured by who dropped the best puncher, it seems like Verzuz from Snoop loses.
