Me at the first day party when the pandemic is over #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/czAoXZnFNO
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 14, 2020
Living legends Patti Labelle and Gladys Knight took the midnight train to Verzuz as headliners of the first iconic matchup that gave us timeless classics, spicy leg shimmies, powerful pantsuits, flying heels and soul-soothing energy on a beautiful night in Black music.
The beloved icons showered each other with love between live performances of their golden jams that dazzled over 500K fans, brands, industry tastemakers, celebrities, influencers, politicians and artists who tuned in for an unforgettable experience live from Philly.
And yes, there were meme-able moments. Lots and lots of hilarious meme-able moments that took the star-studded event to hilarious heights.
LaBelle and Knight, 76 and 77, are a smidge older than Verzuz’s typical demo that’s mostly zoomers and millennials but they showed up and showed out with a spectacular set that included Patti’s luxurious shoe rack, fairy tale and heavenly chandeliers on a special night where they received their much-deserved flowers.
According to Billboard, LaBelle landed the first of her 43 hits on the R&B chart in 1963; her signature hits include “If Only You Knew,” “On My Own” (with Michael McDonald) and “Lady Marmalade” with her group LaBelle.
She’s also known to shut stages down with spectacular soul-stirrer “Somebody Loves You Baby” that’s been sampled by Plies and others.
Knight’s run of 64 R&B chart hits, which began in the early ’60s with the Pips, includes “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “Neither One of Us,” “Save the Overtime (For Me),” “Men” and “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me.”
Over the years, the glamorous divas have also collaborated on several songs that include the 1991 smash hit “Superwoman” with Dionne Warwick who made a surprise appearance in a wonderful moment that sent social media into a tizzy.
Those shoes went FLYING #verzuz pic.twitter.com/mNJpe2LKb7
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 14, 2020
Did you love Patti & Gladys’s Verzuz? Who would you want to see next? Tell us in the comments and peep the HILARIOUS reactions (and memes) on the flip.
Me at the first day party when the pandemic is over #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/czAoXZnFNO
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 14, 2020
“Me at the first day party when the pandemic is over” – us, too!
Those shoes went FLYING #verzuz pic.twitter.com/mNJpe2LKb7
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 14, 2020
“Those shoes went FLYING” – SOARING
That’s Aretha up in heaven booing the entire time. 😂 https://t.co/HqqbMEv9Ya
— Eric. (@eb4prez) September 13, 2020
“That’s Aretha up in heaven booing the entire time” – you know she was
When Direct deposit just hit that account. Mood. #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/QPlo4rm2rd
— king travyyy (@kingtravyyy) September 14, 2020
“When Direct deposit just hit that account. Mood.” – BIG MOOD
Goonica in the comments ready to kicked down the door… #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/lTpVMbClwN
— ʀᴀʏ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴊʀ. (@RayLoveJr_) September 14, 2020
“Goonica in the comments ready to kicked down the door…” – we love us some Goonica
Look at us. Listening to grown folks business. #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/d7HX2pads6
— Dria Andersen (@ItsAAndersen) September 14, 2020
“Look at us. Listening to grown folks business.” – FINALLY
Continue Slideshow
Gladys and Patti when they were told they don’t have to sing live #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/tYmX14zQqk
— Ashley K. (@AshleyKSmalls) September 14, 2020
“Gladys and Patti when they were told they don’t have to sing live” – they weren’t playing around
Not Patti saying “Period, Pooh!” 😭 #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/MVKxjZEMlW
— Mary J. Blige’s Bubble Jacket (@heyjohnnyb_) September 14, 2020
“Not Patti saying “Period, Pooh!” – she’s always been hip
Destiny’s Child singing “Say Yes” in 2044 #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/Z8bdRE1EyZ
— 👑 X Æ A-Xii 👑 (@Mister_Reckless) September 14, 2020
“Destiny’s Child singing “Say Yes” in 2044” – this is definitely happening
Oprah watching #Verzuz singing “Superwoman” to Steadman pic.twitter.com/VUVEw2sCuR
— bautimaun. (@ThatDamnDillon) September 14, 2020
“Oprah watching #Verzuz singing “Superwoman” to Stedman” – you know what…
Old black ladies love uneccesary facts. I can’t wait to hear “well this was written by Jarvis Smith, they had to take his foot off a while back”
— Charles J. Moore (@charles270) September 14, 2020
“Old black ladies love uneccesary facts. I can’t wait to hear “well this was written by Jarvis Smith, they had to take his foot off a while back” – so accurate
Baby Gladys is singing her heart out on arguably one of the best songs in her discography and granma Patti is touching up her beat in this this Beauty and the Beast mirror and changing her louboutins 😭😭😭😭😭 i– pic.twitter.com/mlZnOt1QfP
— $aint $mith 🕊 (@SaintSmith_) September 14, 2020
Baby Gladys is singing her heart out on arguably one of the best songs in her discography and granma Patti is touching up her beat in this this Beauty and the Beast mirror and changing her louboutins” – iconic night
Gladys and Patti on every song… #Verzuz pic.twitter.com/2NVGrSiYZP
— PattiLaBelle’sGoldMirror (@KirkWrites79) September 14, 2020
“Gladys and Patti on every song…” – every single one
Gladys the sweet auntie. Patti still got a foot in these streets
— Riley, MBA (@AceRiley_) September 14, 2020
“Gladys the sweet auntie. Patti still got a foot in these streets” – unforgettable night down at the Verzuz
-
Tim Anderson's Wife & Mistress Seemingly Trade Shade, Other Woman Wonders Why Anderson Won't Defend Her---'He Swear He Love Me'
-
Your Weekly Helping Of Tidday Meats & Treats On The Gram
-
Thirty-FINE: Karrueche Shakes Her Birthday Cakes At Baddie Bash With Coco Jones, Janelle Monáe, Christina Milian & More
-
Searching For A Real Bruv? Mary J. Blige’s Viral Interaction With Skivvies-Sizzling Rapper Skepta Sparks Hilarious Chaos
-
So Sad: DC Young Fly's Longtime Love Ms Jacky Oh Dies At 32
-
Da’Naia Jackson Admits She Studied The Bodies Of The Women Her Ex-Husband Derrick Jaxn Cheated On Her With
-
Picture Perfect Poster Girl: Taylour Paige Stars As "Boogie's" Leading Lady
-
Put On Blast: #LAMH Star Melody Shari Reacts To Martell Holt's Alleged 'Revenge Porn' Plot
Comments
Bossip Comment Policy
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.