Joe and Donell Jones are set to face off in a new Verzuz battle on August 20, bringing two catalogs packed with ’90s and early 2000s R&B classics to the same stage. In 2022, he said Joe was the one artist he wanted to battle, explaining that a worthy opponent needed uptempo records, ballads and a well-rounded catalog. Joe’s decade’s-long career includes R&B staples like “I Wanna Know,” “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do), “Don’t Wanna Be a Player” and “Stutter.” Now, after Donell essentially called his shot four years ago, he and Joe finally get to settle the debate. And judging by the early fan chatter, R&B Twitter is already choosing sides.