Overview

• Speaking on The Joe Budden Podcast in mid-August, Dupri said he would back Usher in any potential Verzuz matchup with Chris Brown.
• He cited writing and producing many of Usher’s signature songs as the reason he would not go against his own work.
• Dupri said a session with Chris Brown could yield a “Thriller”-level project and predicted Usher would resent him for it.
• He urged both stars to compete without imitation, emphasizing that each should stick to his own style rather than borrow moves or personas.
• He noted prior work with Brown and interest in collaborating again, while stressing that no new joint project or Verzuz has been announced.