Sza Reveals She Only Started Making Music to “Prove a Point” to Her Ex-Fiancé

In a chat with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, American singer and songwriter SZA opened up about her musical journey, sharing how she initially felt uncertain about diving into the music scene. The R&B artist credited her ex-fiancé for nudging her onto the musical path, admitting, “I was doing music to prove a point. I am always proving a point.”

When Lowe probed about the mystery behind this point, SZA revealed, “When I started making music, it was to my ex-fiancé, because he was paying for everything—my food, my clothes, where I lived.” The ‘Kill Bill’ singer laid bare her insecurities, comparing herself to her ex-man’s accomplished ex-girlfriends, who were lawyers, businesswomen and artists. \

SZA, a college dropout still tending bar at a strip club, felt she lacked value.

Delving into her personal life, SZA hasn’t officially revealed her ex-fiancé, but eagle-eyed fans speculate that her song ‘Nobody Gets Me’ might hold the key. When she croons, “You was feelin’ empty, so you left me,” listeners connect the dots, interpreting that her ex called it quits as SZA soared to fame.

Shifting gears, SZA opened up about grappling with the trappings of fame. She voiced concerns about how people perceive her, pondering, “What does all of this actually mean? How do people view me, how do people see me, what do they expect from me?”

On the accolade front, SZA is set to steal the show at the Grammys 2024, leading with a whopping 9 nominations, including ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Record of the Year’ and ‘Song of the Year.’ Additionally, the songstress is gearing up to drop her upcoming album ‘Lana,’ a nod to her official name, Sloána.