During the COVID-19 pandemic, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland decided that they wanted to give back to fans but more importantly they wanted to give urban music artists their flowers while they were living. They took the idea that the two super producers came up with a long time ago and brought it to Instagram. That idea is the highly-lauded “Verzuz” battles that take place via Instagram Live between cultural icons, artists, producers, and songwriters. Below, check out all who have participated thus far or have forthcoming battles.

• The Dream vs. Sean Garrett

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  SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: The-Dream attends City Of Hope's 15th Annual Songs Of Hope at Alex da Kid's KIDinaKORNER Kampus on September 19, 2019 in Sherman Oaks, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

• Babyface vs. Teddy Riley

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  On Monday (April 20), Babyface went up against Teddy Riley, playing h8it for hit.(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for BET)

• Erykah Badu vs. Jill Scott

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  On May 9, the day before Mother's Day 2020, Erykah Badu went up against Jill Scott. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
• 112 vs.Jagged Edge

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  On Memorial Day of 2020, 112 and Jagged Edge go head to head at 8 pm EST. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

• 2019 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca-Cola – Louisiana Superdome- Day 3

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  On Monday (April 20), Babyface went up against Teddy Riley, playing h8it for hit.(Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

• Bounty Killer vs. Beenie Man

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  On Saturday (May 23, Bounty Killer went hit for hit with Beenie Man. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
• Erykah Badu vs. Jill Scott

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  On May 9, the day before Mother's Day 2020, Erykah Badu went up against Jill Scott. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for BET)

• 112 vs. Jagged Edge

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  On Memorial Day of 2020, 112 and Jagged Edge go head to head at 8 pm EST. (Photo by Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)

• The Dream vs. Sean Garrett

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Singer Sean Garrett attends Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Debra Lee at The Beverly Hilton on February 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
• Bounty Killer vs. Beenie Man

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  On Saturday (May 23, Bounty Killer went hit for hit with Beenie Man. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

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