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SZA's Whirlwind Year: Uncharted Territory, Feuds, and Breaking Records
SZA BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
This past week has been yet another whirlwind for me as I look back on what’s shaping up to be a historic year. After months of sold-out stadiums, spending thirteen weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with SOS, my first-ever movie debut, and a high-voltage set at the Super Bowl halftime show, you might think I’d be taking a break. But as I told GQ in a cover story out November 6, I jumped right back into the studio almost the moment my international tour with Kendrick Lamar ended. I feel both wrung out and wired—frazzled but electrified—struggling to slow down even as I try to push my artistry into new, uncharted territory. Studio nights with Steve Lacy have become genuinely wild; we’re literally pulling random words out of hats to fuel chaotic, inspired sessions. Songs like Passenger Princess, Burgers, and Yearner have already made me excited for what’s next. I told GQ that this album, which I expect won’t come until after 2026, will be full of intention, emotion, and evolution, aiming for what I called “the most deadass version of me.” The music industry keeps lowering the bar, but I’m laser-focused on raising it for myself.
And believe me, that record-breaking year came with more than a few plot twists outside the music. Headlines have swirled about feuds I’m supposedly caught up in—first the battle between Kendrick and Drake, and a summer social media mess involving Nicki Minaj. When Kendrick and Drake’s diss tracks had everybody online picking sides, I stayed in my lane. “It was something between two grown-a** men,” I explained to GQ, and made it clear I wasn’t about to interfere. Doesn’t mean I stopped performing Rich Baby Daddy with pride on tour. I love both Kendrick and Drake; my connection with each is strong. Drake did name-drop me during the feud, and I’ve seen the non-stop social media chatter, but I truly had no stake in that beef.
Now about that so-called drama with Nicki Minaj—she thought I had thrown shade about her online and, honestly, that blew up for no reason. As I told GQ and Hot 96.9 Boston, I do not know her personally, so it was all smoke with no fire. When she aimed barbs my way on X, I didn’t bite, just posted receipts that she’s asked me for features in the past and left it alone. Cardi B even jumped in on my behalf, and the internet did its thing. I decided to keep it moving.
As for in-person events or appearances, my official DJ is headlining “A Night of SZA” at Novel Hollywood on November 22, but I’m focused on family, health, and letting my music say what needs to be said. The year’s biggest news? I am not done breaking records—or expectations—anytime soon.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This past week has been yet another whirlwind for me as I look back on what’s shaping up to be a historic year. After months of sold-out stadiums, spending thirteen weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with SOS, my first-ever movie debut, and a high-voltage set at the Super Bowl halftime show, you might think I’d be taking a break. But as I told GQ in a cover story out November 6, I jumped right back into the studio almost the moment my international tour with Kendrick Lamar ended. I feel both wrung out and wired—frazzled but electrified—struggling to slow down even as I try to push my artistry into new, uncharted territory. Studio nights with Steve Lacy have become genuinely wild; we’re literally pulling random words out of hats to fuel chaotic, inspired sessions. Songs like Passenger Princess, Burgers, and Yearner have already made me excited for what’s next. I told GQ that this album, which I expect won’t come until after 2026, will be full of intention, emotion, and evolution, aiming for what I called “the most deadass version of me.” The music industry keeps lowering the bar, but I’m laser-focused on raising it for myself.
And believe me, that record-breaking year came with more than a few plot twists outside the music. Headlines have swirled about feuds I’m supposedly caught up in—first the battle between Kendrick and Drake, and a summer social media mess involving Nicki Minaj. When Kendrick and Drake’s diss tracks had everybody online picking sides, I stayed in my lane. “It was something between two grown-a** men,” I explained to GQ, and made it clear I wasn’t about to interfere. Doesn’t mean I stopped performing Rich Baby Daddy with pride on tour. I love both Kendrick and Drake; my connection with each is strong. Drake did name-drop me during the feud, and I’ve seen the non-stop social media chatter, but I truly had no stake in that beef.
Now about that so-called drama with Nicki Minaj—she thought I had thrown shade about her online and, honestly, that blew up for no reason. As I told GQ and Hot 96.9 Boston, I do not know her personally, so it was all smoke with no fire. When she aimed barbs my way on X, I didn’t bite, just posted receipts that she’s asked me for features in the past and left it alone. Cardi B even jumped in on my behalf, and the internet did its thing. I decided to keep it moving.
As for in-person events or appearances, my official DJ is headlining “A Night of SZA” at Novel Hollywood on November 22, but I’m focused on family, health, and letting my music say what needs to be said. The year’s biggest news? I am not done breaking records—or expectations—anytime soon.
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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This past week has been yet another whirlwind for me as I look back on what’s shaping up to be a historic year. After months of sold-out stadiums, spending thirteen weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with SOS, my first-ever movie debut, and a high-voltage set at the Super Bowl halftime show, you might think I’d be taking a break. But as I told GQ in a cover story out November 6, I jumped right back into the studio almost the moment my international tour with Kendrick Lamar ended. I feel both wrung out and wired—frazzled but electrified—struggling to slow down even as I try to push my artistry into new, uncharted territory. Studio nights with Steve Lacy have become genuinely wild; we’re literally pulling random words out of hats to fuel chaotic, inspired sessions. Songs like Passenger Princess, Burgers, and Yearner have already made me excited for what’s next. I told GQ that this album, which I expect won’t come until after 2026, will be full of intention, emotion, and evolution, aiming for what I called “the most deadass version of me.” The music industry keeps lowering the bar, but I’m laser-focused on raising it for myself.
And believe me, that record-breaking year came with more than a few plot twists outside the music. Headlines have swirled about feuds I’m supposedly caught up in—first the battle between Kendrick and Drake, and a summer social media mess involving Nicki Minaj. When Kendrick and Drake’s diss tracks had everybody online picking sides, I stayed in my lane. “It was something between two grown-a** men,” I explained to GQ, and made it clear I wasn’t about to interfere. Doesn’t mean I stopped performing Rich Baby Daddy with pride on tour. I love both Kendrick and Drake; my connection with each is strong. Drake did name-drop me during the feud, and I’ve seen the non-stop social media chatter, but I truly had no stake in that beef.
Now about that so-called drama with Nicki Minaj—she thought I had thrown shade about her online and, honestly, that blew up for no reason. As I told GQ and Hot 96.9 Boston, I do not know her personally, so it was all smoke with no fire. When she aimed barbs my way on X, I didn’t bite, just posted receipts that she’s asked me for features in the past and left it alone. Cardi B even jumped in on my behalf, and the internet did its thing. I decided to keep it moving.
As for in-person events or appearances, my official DJ is headlining “A Night of SZA” at Novel Hollywood on November 22, but I’m focused on family, health, and letting my music say what needs to be said. The year’s biggest news? I am not done breaking records—or expectations—anytime soon.
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This past week has been yet another whirlwind for me as I look back on what’s shaping up to be a historic year. After months of sold-out stadiums, spending thirteen weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with SOS, my first-ever movie debut, and a high-voltage set at the Super Bowl halftime show, you might think I’d be taking a break. But as I told GQ in a cover story out November 6, I jumped right back into the studio almost the moment my international tour with Kendrick Lamar ended. I feel both wrung out and wired—frazzled but electrified—struggling to slow down even as I try to push my artistry into new, uncharted territory. Studio nights with Steve Lacy have become genuinely wild; we’re literally pulling random words out of hats to fuel chaotic, inspired sessions. Songs like Passenger Princess, Burgers, and Yearner have already made me excited for what’s next. I told GQ that this album, which I expect won’t come until after 2026, will be full of intention, emotion, and evolution, aiming for what I called “the most deadass version of me.” The music industry keeps lowering the bar, but I’m laser-focused on raising it for myself.
And believe me, that record-breaking year came with more than a few plot twists outside the music. Headlines have swirled about feuds I’m supposedly caught up in—first the battle between Kendrick and Drake, and a summer social media mess involving Nicki Minaj. When Kendrick and Drake’s diss tracks had everybody online picking sides, I stayed in my lane. “It was something between two grown-a** men,” I explained to GQ, and made it clear I wasn’t about to interfere. Doesn’t mean I stopped performing Rich Baby Daddy with pride on tour. I love both Kendrick and Drake; my connection with each is strong. Drake did name-drop me during the feud, and I’ve seen the non-stop social media chatter, but I truly had no stake in that beef.
Now about that so-called drama with Nicki Minaj—she thought I had thrown shade about her online and, honestly, that blew up for no reason. As I told GQ and Hot 96.9 Boston, I do not know her personally, so it was all smoke with no fire. When she aimed barbs my way on X, I didn’t bite, just posted receipts that she’s asked me for features in the past and left it alone. Cardi B even jumped in on my behalf, and the internet did its thing. I decided to keep it moving.
As for in-person events or appearances, my official DJ is headlining “A Night of SZA” at Novel Hollywood on November 22, but I’m focused on family, health, and letting my music say what needs to be said. The year’s biggest news? I am not done breaking records—or expectations—anytime soon.
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI