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How Joe DESTROYED Donell Jones in Verzuz

HOT 97 · Aug 21, 2026 · published to YouTube

Joe and Donell Jones went head-to-head in an unforgettable Verzuz battle, and we're breaking down every moment! Joe came to WIN — rocking red, bottom grills, and bringing out 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, and Uncle Murda to perform "Big Rich Town" and more. Donell Jones held it down with 702 and his classic R&B catalog, but was it enough? Spoiler: NO. Joe ran away with this one. We discuss: Joe's powerful vocals and surprise 50 Cent appearance Donell Jones bringing out 702 and his biggest hits Why fans said Donell needed a Left Eye hologram to compete Joe's unmatched catalog — soft joints, hood classics, and Latin anthems How this battle brought back the love for R&B Drop a comment: Did Joe win fairly, or did 50 Cent carry him? 👀 SUBSCRIBE: https://hot97.nyc/subscribe GET MORE: https://hot97.nyc/getmore #HOT97 #verzuz #JoeVsDonellJones #50Cent #R&B #morningswithmero #VerzuzBattle #DonellJo

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