After Pretty Ricky and B2K faced off in a Verzuz on Thursday, June 25, Willie Taylor took to Instagram to say Day 26 “would have SMOKED” both groups. Social media immediately pushed back—defending Pretty Ricky and questioning whether Day 26 had the catalog for
Thursday, June 25, ended with a Verzuz matchup that set the timelines on fire. But for Willie Taylor, the real debate started a little after the show—on Instagram.
Taylor posted a short message first. then came back with more footage and commentary as he doubled down on a claim that Day 26 would have had no trouble in the same ring. “Honestly Speaking… We would have SMOKED both Groups Tonight!!!!. SMOKED!!” he wrote, adding, “Great Show tonight fellas. But for what verzuz consist of easy Work!!!”.
From there, Taylor shared video of himself elaborating in real time, repeating the core point that Day 26 would have taken the stage and outperformed Pretty Ricky and B2K.
Within minutes, social media users poured into the comments to weigh in—often in direct disagreement. Several people defended Pretty Ricky, while others challenged the idea that Day 26 could win with the kind of song depth typically required for a Verzuz battle.
One Instagram user. @trinishyia. insisted the only group they believed could win against Pretty Ricky was “JAGGED EDGE.” @jcockerhamofficial chimed in. “Ain’t nobody coming to see you Otis 😂” and @nostalgiabops added that they felt it was “Probably B2K but definitely Not Pretty Ricky so please stop it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.”.
Others focused less on the winner and more on the catalog question. @burn_poe wrote, “Man I swear I do not know 1 day 26 song,” while @bonitabillionaire asked for proof, saying, “Name 5 Day 26 songs gun pointed to ya head 🫣🥴😭.”
Some commenters criticized Taylor’s positioning entirely—pointing at who they think had the stronger tracklists and performances. @stacia.alexandra wrote. “How you’re hating from outside of the club; you can’t even get in lol. ” and @jstshay__ said. “With what songs Willie??. You need more than 2 hits to do Verzuz.”.
A few users offered a more personal take, admitting limited familiarity with Day 26. @rianecapri posted, “I don’t mean no harm but I literally only know 1 song by Day 26. Please Willie.” @lexbethereason_ pushed back on the claim in a different way, writing, “Not with one album babe.. you gotta have more than just 1 catalog😅.”.
Even among commenters who seemed open to the idea of Day 26 doing well, the tone stayed skeptical. @jeriah888 said, “Me when I lie😂 maybe b2k but yall ain’t smoking PR they would of did yall just how they just did b2k🤭.”
The argument comes after Pretty Ricky and B2K battled in the Verzuz on Thursday, June 25. The result left many social media users naming Baby Blue, Spectacular, and Pleasure P as standouts—declaring them the victors.
But after Taylor’s “SMOKED” claim went viral, the question on everyone’s mind wasn’t what happened in that actual matchup.
It was what would’ve happened if Day 26 had stepped in—and whether the catalog, not the confidence, would have held up.
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Day 26 would’ve smoked who? I mean I barely know any of their songs tbh.
He talking like he was in the building lol. Verzuz don’t even work like that, you can’t just say “easy work” if nobody’s calling the songs out.
Bro said no trouble… but like isn’t Day 26 the one that did the “Tell Me” type song? I might be mixing it up. Either way I feel like Pretty Ricky had more hits for sure.
“Gun pointed to ya head” 😂 like why everybody acting like they got receipts. I’m not even gonna lie I think B2K wins just off the vibe, but also who actually listens to Day 26 in 2026 like be serious.