SZA candidly discusses her complex relationship with fame in a recent Extra interview alongside Issa Rae and Keke Palmer, revealing that stardom still feels unfamiliar despite her decade-long career in music.

The four-time Grammy winner explains that unlike some of her peers who seem naturally comfortable with public attention, she struggles with constant scrutiny. "I don't really know what is happening. I don't know what the hell is going on," she admits, noting her transition from a suburban upbringing and regular jobs to sudden stardom.

SZA particularly takes issue with the common assumption that she knew what she was getting into: "They'll be like, 'That's what you signed up for,' and then I'm like, 'I didn't even know what I was signing up for, actually. I just made a couple songs, and I was grateful that they were liked, and then I kept going.'"

Despite her complicated feelings about fame, SZA's career continues to flourish. Her latest release, SOS Deluxe: Lana, dropped on December 20, following the remarkable success of SOS, which dominated the Billboard 200 chart for multiple weeks. The album recently reclaimed the No. 1 spot after 22 months, driven by excitement surrounding the deluxe edition.

Looking ahead, the artist has expressed interest in exploring new creative territories, including plans to produce two children's albums.

Related Articles

Previous Articles