VERZUZ: Omarion vs. Mario Sparks Hilarious Online Firestorm
essence.comhotly-anticipated VERZUZ battle between Omarion and Mario finally took place in Los Angeles last night, with thousands of fans picking their side of their favorite teen heartthrob-turned-sultry male R&B crooner.
In a display described as “hilariously chaotic” online and sparking a mountain of means, the battle joined together millions across platforms for a celebration of R&B culture and nostalgia.
In a rare feature, the battle featured an opening bout between two teams of early-2000’s R&B hitmakers. Ray J and Bobby V faced off against Sammie and Pleasure P, running through the songs that once placed them each atop the charts.
Memes and social clips abounded from the opener, which saw Ray J’s teammate harmonizing his classic “One Wish,” with his opponents, seemingly mocking him for not quite being on-key while giving his updated rendition.
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