Chaka Khan Fans Speculate Singer Was Drunk Or High During Her Verzuz Battle Against Stephanie Mills

Chaka Khan Fans Speculate Singer Was Drunk Or High During Her Verzuz Battle Against Stephanie Mills

Was Chaka Khan under the influence during her recent sing-off?

As you may recall, a Verzuz battle between Chaka Khan (real name Yvette Stevens) and Stephanie Mills was first speculated to go down earlier this year. Stephanie Mills dished on the prospective battle back in June, saying:

“Chaka was interested. We were willing to do it. The Verzuz people weren’t interested. Yeah, they weren’t interested… They were not interested.”

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Later, during an EXCLUSIVE interview with theJasmineBRAND, Stephanie Mills proclaimed:

“We will not be doing VERZUZ. Chaka and I will not be doing VERZUZ, no. We’re not an afterthought, you know. We were presented to them early and we were in negotiation with them and then in the 11th hour, they decided to go in another direction. And that’s fine. But, we will not be doing VERZUZ.”

However, things ultimately ended up working out, as Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills went head-to-head on the Verzuz stage last night (Thursday, Nov. 18th)!

 

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While many were excited to hear the singers square off, the battle ultimately sparked some speculation about Chaka Khan. Specifically, people online began questioning the 68-year-old’s sobriety while on stage–referencing her behavior while performing. Here are some clips for context:

I’m not gonna say nothing about aunt Chaka Khan but auntie ? #VERZUZ #ChakaKhan pic.twitter.com/cNAaLKQqDI

— Aria (@aria_is_chicc) November 19, 2021

 

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“I don’t sing for Grammys. I sing for LOVE” #VERZUZ @PrettyMill1 @ChakaKhan pic.twitter.com/1hSjOzCFM9

— TRILLER (@triller) November 19, 2021

See what some Twitter users had to say about Chaka Khan below:

Chaka Khan in about 5 songs: #VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/decJhCXIyj

— ? (@NoStandardz) November 19, 2021

Someone said Chaka Khan higher than a full tank of gas. I’m out. #VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/0yESO8xRIO

— ?Turrón De Krystal? (@PardonMe_ImKrys) November 19, 2021

Chaka Khan up there drunk as a skunk and Stephanie Mills ain’t hit a note yet. ? #VERZUZ pic.twitter.com/GntbBaSJao

— ??? (@writtenbytruth) November 19, 2021

On a lighter note, it’s also worth acknowledging that other Twitter users highlighted the “sisterhood” shown between Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills during their Verzuz battle.

I love how Stephanie has Chaka's back yo!… This is so dope to watch!!!????#VERZUZ #StephanieMills #ChakaKhan pic.twitter.com/wvZVpOwYzn

— YOU CAN CALL ME TK??? (@TerryJarrell_) November 19, 2021

Chaka Khan has been open about her addiction struggles in the past. While she went to rehab as recently as 2016, she was speculated to be high on stage during a 2018 concert–sparking outrage from some audience members.

Neither Chaka Khan nor Stephanie Mills has publicly addressed the speculation.

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