Donell Jones and Joe announced for August 20 Verzuz battle

R&B singers Donell Jones and Joe are scheduled to face off in a Verzuz battle on August 20 at 9 p.m. ET. The matchup features two artists known for their contributions to the R&B genre during the late 1990s and 2000s.

Jones announced the event on August 8 while backstage at the Wine & Slow Jams Festival in Maryland. He indicated that the evening is intended to be a celebration of their respective musical catalogs rather than a high-tension competition. Jones emphasized that both artists are professionals and expressed a desire to avoid the unnecessary drama or arguments that have occasionally characterized previous Verzuz matchups.

The event will showcase hits from both singers, including Jones’s tracks such as ‘U Know What’s Up’ and ‘Where I Wanna Be,’ alongside Joe’s notable songs like ‘I Wanna Know’ and ‘Stutter.’