ASHANTI revealed she was diagnosed with coronavirus, forcing Verzuz to reschedule her battle with Keyshia Cole.
The 40-year-old took to Instagram in the hours before she was due to perform, sharing: “Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19.”
The singer continued: “I’m ok and not in any pain.
“I’m actually down to do the Verzuz from my house… we’re trying to figure it all out!!!”
She later added in a video: “I am sorry everyone.
“It is very very crazy, never in a million years did I think I would get Covid, I am super bummed.”
She shared: “Still ready to do it tonight though, me and team Apple have been on the phone since like late last night, early this morning, trying to figure out how to do it.”
But Verzuz, which pairs two similar artists into a singing battle, decided to postpone the event.
They noted: “Unfortunately, we have to postpone tonight’s @Ashanti vs @KeyshiaCole #VERZUZ.
“Ashanti tested positive for COVID-19 beforehand, and we cannot put anyone at risk in the process. First time this has struck us so close to showtime.
“We apologize to our incredible audience! Get well soon, Ashanti.”
They added: “Wear a mask, stay inside, and take COVID-19 seriously. It’s truly affecting our community.”
Created by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz during the COVID-19 pandemic, Verzuz is a web series that sees the two chosen artists go head to head as they play their discographies across three years.
Notable battles have included Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, Brandy and Monica, Ludacris and Nelly, and John Legend and Alicia Keys.
Deaths from the coronavirus has reached nearly 300,000 in the US, with over 16.5 million cases total, the largest number of reported coronavirus cases in the world.
California, Texas and Florida have all reported over one million cases, with many states now increasing their lockdown rules.
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