Damon Wayans is challenging Dave Chappelle to a stand-up comedy Verzuz battle.
The In Living Color star appeared on KBXX 97.9’s Good Morning HTown and discussed the Verzuz music battle created by producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. The pair created Verzuz in March of last year as a way to entertain fans during the pandemic, the New York Post reported.
The hosts of the Houston radio show asked the 60-year-old comedian if he was familiar with Verzuz, to which he responded he was not. He then asked if the platform did a Verzuz battle with comedians.
The comedian quickly expressed interest, saying he would like to go up against Chappelle.
“I’m calling him out,” he said.
Damon Wayans wants a comedy #Verzuz … with Dave Chappelle! ???????? #GoodMorningHTown
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pic.twitter.com/fLv3YuWs4m— KBXX 97.9 The Box (@979TheBox) August 13, 2021
Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts about a potential Verzuz battle with the two comedians.
He don’t want that smoke and I fuck wit Damon
— Eric Phillips (@papi23) August 16, 2021
Some fans, however, believe that Chappelle isn't a good fit for Wayans.
Damon does impressions and what not.
It'd be better for him to versus Martin Lawrence or Jamie Fox.But stand up versus standup I like Dave a great deal more
— Big Daddy???????????????? (@daddylevon) August 17, 2021
Count me IN!!!
— arbysworld (@arbysworld) August 17, 2021
the idea is lit but can we plz get sum more movies from u guys plz
— Redhuncho (@Redhuncho2) August 17, 2021
lol right? this is not as bad as Jake Paul fighting Money May but its not far off. no disrespect to damon. ill give him respect cause dude has balls lol
— Rico (@RicoSF55) August 17, 2021
Some fans believe that Wayans has what it takes to go up against Chappelle.
A lot of y’all never watched In Living Color because if you did, you’d know that Damon Wayans is freaking hilarious. pic.twitter.com/xzhEqQZdDs
— Shamar English (@english_shamar) August 16, 2021
Wayans bros have done well for themselves and well respected in the entertainment industry but they can't touch Dave Chappelle when it comes to comedy, he's up there with Eddie Murphy & Richard Pryor
— .. (@MalcomVex) August 17, 2021
Kevin Hart isn’t funnier than Damon.. but Damon not touching Dave
— Snappin (@RedAnklets) August 17, 2021
One fan reminded Twitter users that Wayans' previous work is proof that he's a great comedian.
I'm assuming all of the people who think this is a bad idea were born in 2004 because Damon Wayans is hilarious.
— ????????????????????????????. ????❄️ (@JuniorCxrtier) August 17, 2021
In acting and movie roles Damon washes Chappelle it’s not even close in stand up it’ll be interesting cuz Damon is highly underrated
— chef_ca1 (@liveIIcook) August 16, 2021
Some fans appear to be unsure whether Wayans can hold his own against Chappelle, while others remember the outstanding job the comedian did while on the sketch comedy series In Living Color.
