Chaka Khan-Stephanie Mills Verzuz event was a night of “sisterly love”

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Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills faced off Thursday in the Verzuz “Night for the Queens” event, and for the two veteran R&B stars, it was an evening of mutual affection.

“It’s not many sisters in this business that can get together without stupid-a** competition,” Chaka said to Stephanie, who added, “‘Cause this is not a competition, this is sisterly love right here.” 

Mills kicked off the 90-minute show with an a cappella riff of “Ease On Down the Road,” from The Wiz. Khan began her set with her Rufus hits “Once You Get Started” and “Everlasting Love,” although her vocals were not up to her usual high standards.

Both singers are mothers, and each