SZA: Latest News

SZA has discussed the impact the spotlight and pressures placed upon her as an artist have on her mental health, during an interview as part of the Community Voices series for Mental Health Awareness Month.During the 100th episode of the series, SZA discussed the toxic nature of social media. Specifically referencing online trolls, she said it was difficult when negative comments matched up to her own insecurities.“It’s weird sometimes, when your personal thoughts and feelings align with some of the things people say about you,” she said.

SZA has deleted her TikTok account for Mental Health Awareness Month after posting a series of tweets highlighting the horrible treatment she’s received at the hands of internet trolls.Last weekend, the TDE singer was one of the many artists in attendance at this year’s Met Gala at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.However, a number of fans have since taken to social media to call SZA out for attending the charity event, recalling a tweet she posted last month: “Not going to any more award shows or events til my album out.”The follow-up to SZA’s 2017 debut album ‘CTRL’ is still yet to arrive, although she did tell Vogue (via Hypebeast) on the red carpet at the Met Gala that her new LP is “ready to go, more than I’ve ever felt before”, adding that “this summer, it’ll be like a… it’ll be a SZA Summer.”This wasn’t enough for fans, though, who gave the singer-songwriter a hard time about her decision to go to the Met Gala given that her new album hasn’t been released.“I swear to God if I didn’t accidentally fall in love w music .. I would NEVER EVER COME OUTSIDE,” SZA tweeted in response yesterday (May 4).“Ya’ll suck the joy and life out of EVERYTHING.

Having trouble finding your happy place? Black women have your back. SZA and Lizzo went on Instagram Live together to bring soothing vibes to those of us struggling to remain positive through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

It was impossible to be bored in the house on April 22, because SZA lit up fans’ television screens! The 29-year-old singer performed her hit “20 Something” for the JERSEY 4 JERSEY benefit show, which raised money for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund. Thanks to artists like SZA (including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Halsey, Charlie Puth and more), money raised from this show will be going towards grants for New Jersey’s communities in need. As a former resident of the state’s picturesque town of Maplewood, SZA was happy to help!

Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen will headline the JERSEY 4 JERSEY virtual benefit on Wednesday (April 22, 2020).

Bruce Springsteen, SZA, Bon Jovi, Halsey, and more artists will perform a benefit concert for the state of New Jersey to support its Pandemic Relief Fund. Organized with the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF), the at-home performances will be broadcast on local television, radio, and online via Apple Music and E Street Radio on SiriusXM. Other performers include Tony Bennett, Charlie Puth, Chelsea Handler, and more.