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Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It's 'VERZUZ' Event: Everything You Need to Know

'VERZUZ' returns with Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It on Friday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Apple Music. Here’s what you need to know.

Poster featuring Mike Will Made-It and Hit-Boy, promoting "The Return of the Producers" event on January 30th.
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Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It are set to face off in the next edition of VERZUZ tonight, so we’re here to fill you in on everything you need to know.

First launched in 2020, VERZUZ, created by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, got a full-scale relaunch last October with its Apple Music and Complex partnership debut at ComplexCon in Las Vegas. For that event, Cash Money Records and No Limit Records took the stage, spurring industry-wide commentary that was still active as recently as this month.

For the next edition of the live event series, two prolific producers will put their respective catalogs to the ultimate test. Keep reading for more info, including how to watch and how to shop.

How to watch Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It's VERZUZ event

Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It will face off at Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles on Friday (Jan. 30) at 8:00 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the full event live (and in high definition) via Apple Music. After the original stream, those who missed it, or simply want to experience it all again, can view the event on-demand, also via Apple Music.

Before the event kicks off, fans can get in on a little pregame action by tuning in for Complex x VERZUZ Companion Show with Complex’s Jordan Rose and Apple Music’s Ebro Darden. The show will go live 30 minutes before the event begins across VERZUZ and Complex platforms. After the event, fans can expect a 20-minute recap, also streaming live.

Predict Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It's VERZUZ setlists

"Ni**as in Paris" and "Black Beatles" feel like guaranteed setlist highlights for Friday’s event, but what else will fans hear?

Complex editors have already taken a close look at Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It’s catalogs, leading to us presenting our setlist predictions for both. Fans can also pick their own songs, then generate a custom shareable image of their picks for social media sharing. After the VERZUZ wraps, Complex will score predictions.

Shop Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It's VERZUZ GAS cards on Complex

To commemorate the occasion, fans can shop official GAS trading cards featuring Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It on Complex. Both producers have their respective likenesses emblazoned on collectors’ items, including limited-edition GAS Cracked Ice Foil Cards ($49.99 each).

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