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SZA remains one of music's most magnetic personalities and her public life this past week reminds us why. Fresh off a landmark moment at the 2024 Grammys SZA found herself sprinting to the stage holding her phone out of breath and beaming as she accepted the award for Best R and B Song for Snooze. She charmed the audience with a candid quip about changing outfits and taking a shot before her name was called and shared a heartfelt hug and praise for longtime friend Lizzo. The relatable spectacle earned her hearty applause but the real headline was SZA leading with the most nominations of the night and also winning Best Pop Duo or Group Performance alongside Phoebe Bridgers for Ghost in the Machine according to TODAY.com. SZA’s performance of Kill Bill that night—complete with burning dumpsters and choreographed fights—set social media abuzz and cemented her long-term place in pop culture’s memory.
In terms of business activity SZA’s impact continues to balloon. She’s teamed up with Kendrick Lamar for the Grand National Tour the biggest hip hop and R and B spectacle of 2025 with joint dates set in Paris at the giant La Défense Arena in mid-July as detailed by Sortiraparis. Early stops have sold briskly with tickets ranging upwards from $77 according to the New York Post pointing to strong commercial demand and suggesting this tour is among her most significant career milestones.
On the industry front SZA is also surfacing in business conversations around artificial intelligence in music. This week she made news for blasting the signing of AI singer Xania Monet to a $3 million contract voicing her anger and concern about how AI may devalue actual musicians’ work and its environmental impact on underserved communities per the Post. Her sharp critique has fueled ongoing debates in music circles and on Instagram.
Meanwhile SZA has entered the ongoing conversation about celebrity influence in fashion. According to The Fader her new role as a fashion creative director has stirred debate about whether star appointments in fashion genuinely help brands or just manufacture hype shining further light on her reach beyond music.
To top off the week SZA caused another stir on social media by posting a near-naked mirror snapshot as reported by AOL. The viral photo drew swift attention underscoring her confidence and willingness to push boundaries both artistically and personally.
While fans continue to stream her acclaimed SOS album and celebrate her recent Grammy wins SZA has made headlines for her candor activism business ambition and sense of drama—traits marking every chapter of her fast-moving career.
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