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Swizz Beatz Teases Kanye and Pharrell as Possible Contenders in Next Beat Battle

Everyone in the world would watch this.

Would you or anyone you know be even remotely interested in a Kanye West vs. Pharrell Williams beat battle?

Swizz Beatz hopefully is going to make good on his suggestion for the next competitive beat-making showdown. As previously reported, Swizz is set to face off against Timbaland at some point after publicly challenging his fellow icon to a competition earlier this month. But on Wednesday, Swizz revealed he's already on to the next one:

The would-be competitors haven't addressed Swizz's tease just yet, but it's safe to say this theoretical (for now, anyway) event is a must-see.

West and Williams, of course, have a short but impactful history of fruitful collaborations. In fact, with Lupe Fiasco, they made up the short-lived supergroup Child Rebel Soldier. The collective only put out two songs: "Us Placers" and the remix to N.E.R.D.'s "Everyone Nose"—the latter of which, along with its Hype Williams-directed video, is a true classic:

For now, we await further details on Swiss Beatz vs. Timbaland. Check the latest Instagram teases below:

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