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Brandy vs Monica Verzuz Battle: ‘Not Kamala’ trends as she pops up but Internet says she won't get Black votes

The musician duo appeared on Beatz and Timbaland’s popular Verzuz webcast series on August 31 and along with Kamala Harris, even Joe Biden dropped a wave

Music legends Monica Denise Arnold and Brandy Rayana Norwood collaborated in 1998, for the hit ‘The Boy Is Mine’. The song was about two women competing for the same man, the accompanying video showed them arguing over actor Mekhi Phifer. According to NME.com, after the song was released there were reports that the duo had had a fallout.

So, fans were really excited when it was announced that they would be on Beatz and Timbaland’s popular Verzuz webcast series on August 31. The report states that Monica had hinted that the pair might discuss their past feud during the battle. ET quotes her saying, “We’ve long removed ourselves from the dramatics of it but we’re gonna have a very in-depth conversation that may possibly be shared even with the audience because there’s a lot that happens, the fans have no idea what really took place, what really caused the initial friction."

But viewers were in for a surprise. A certain Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance leaving the Internet extremely bewildered. Dressed in a Howard University t-shirt, the VP candidate spoke why it is very important that people vote and help give people a voice through voting. Harris also said, “I am a huge fan of both of you.”

Harris also lent her support to Verzuz's partnership with Michelle Obama's When We All Vote, as per Billboard. She is quoted as saying, "Thank you for doing this for When We All Vote. It’s so important for everyone. You both used your voice in such a powerful way, and an extension of our voices is our vote."

The musician duo also agreed about the importance of voting. And in one of the clips going viral, one can see Joe Biden post a ‘hand wave’ emoji in the chat. Soon, DJ Heat shared on Twitter that the session has clocked one million viewers. The DJ wrote: "ONE MILLION VIEWERS FOR THE BRANDY VS MONICA #VERZUZ"

Twitter just couldn’t believe what happened and soon ‘Not Kamala’ started trending, courtesy surprised netizens. One user expressed surprise and said, "Not Kamala (and Biden in the chat) showing up for Verzuz between Monica and Brandy."

Another user said, "Not kamala is right u bet not come for Kamala Harris shes the queen , why would she not be there for the #BrandyVsMonica battle!!! If you got a problem we can step outside & had a chitchat, #BidenHarris2020"

One explained the trend and said, "Not Kamala is trending cause we happy to see her... Please #maga get some culture or more Black friends."

Another concurred, "Honestly weak that Not Kamala is trending and people are assuming it’s for a bad thing lol y’all clearly weren’t watching #Verzuz 
#BrandyVsMonica headlines will be al over the place in the morning."

One excited viewer said, "1.2million viewers. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the building. What a time to be alive. #verzuz"

Another excited user wrote: "Our soon to be President and Vice President @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris in attendance among the millions!! Dope!!"

A fan said, "Kamala did not hold back. It's funny because everyone else tiptoes around DT. Not Kamala. She truly tells it like it is. Y'all, are acting surprised about how she doesn't play. The people who have supported her from day one. We already knew this."

One stated, "FYI: "Not Kamala" is trending because people were shocked to see her virtual appearance at the Monica vs Brandy #Verzuz. It has nothing to do with actually not liking Kamala."

A user wrote: "My girl VP nominee Senator #KamalaHarris kicked off Monica Vs. Brandy! Whats better than Black women supporting Black women? Let's go queens!!!"

Another said, "Joe Biden in the comments, kamala Harris on the screen! Loved it!!! "

One stated, "Kamala Harris making an appearance on tonight’s Verzuz with Brandy and Monica is pretty brilliant."

But there were some who weren't thrilled by the Harris-Biden appearance. One said, "How DESPERATE can u be #NotKamala showing up to this #BrandyVsMonica #Verzuz"

Another said, "Will somebody tell @KamalaHarris that pandering to black people through black culture will NOT get the black vote. Ask @HillaryClinton. No policies for black people, no Vote."

Another stated, "So they used the Verzuz battle with Brandy & Monica, to allow Kamala Harris to make sure The Blacks get in line with the Democratic party? Haven't they gotten the memo that we're no longer gifting our votes and we are tired of this shameless, disrespectful pandering?"