SZA (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "SZA" in English language version.

Last modified: 08:56:24, 10 August 2026 (UTC)

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abc.net.au (Global: 120^th place; English: 70^th place)

Newstead, Al (December 13, 2022). "SZA: Is SOS worth the wait or too much of a good thing?". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2025.

allhiphop.com (Global: 4,185^th place; English: 2,269^th place)

Winslow, Mike (April 23, 2025). "SZA Dethrones Adele To Become New Billboard Queen". AllHipHop. Retrieved May 3, 2025.

altpress.com (Global: 918^th place; English: 489^th place)

Gore, Sydney (February 27, 2023). "SZA Has Always Been Alternative—You Just Weren't Listening". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2024.

americansongwriter.com (Global: 1,822^nd place; English: 885^th place)

Galindo, Thomas (April 10, 2023). "Behind the Spiritual Band Name: SZA". American Songwriter. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
Uitti, Jacob (December 2, 2021). "Spotify's Top 10 Most Streamed Global Artists of 2021 Include Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, BTS, and Drake". American Songwriter. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
Uitti, Jacob (August 23, 2021). "SZA Drops Three New Tracks Which Leaves Us Hoping for a New Album". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on December 28, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
Houghton, Cillea (December 21, 2022). "SZA Reflects on Success of 'SOS': "God Is Excellent"". American Songwriter. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
Gawley, Paige (February 9, 2025). "Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 4 Best Collaborations". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
Galindo, Thomas (November 18, 2023). "The Meaning Behind SZA and Phoebe Bridgers' Grammy-Nominated 'Ghost in the Machine'". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2024.

apnews.com (Global: 101^st place; English: 62^nd place)

Phan, Karena (December 9, 2022). "Review: SZA's Perfection Takes Time in Second Album SOS". Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
Sherman, Maria (November 11, 2023). "SZA Leads the 2024 Grammy Nominations as Women Outpace Men in the Leading Categories". Associated Press. Retrieved October 18, 2024.

apple.com (Global: 70^th place; English: 55^th place)

music.apple.com

"His & Her Fiend (feat. SZA)". Apple Music (US). February 25, 2014. Archived from the original on February 1, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.

axs.tv (Global: low place; English: low place)

"SZA". AXS TV. Retrieved February 2, 2025.

azcentral.com (Global: 1,030^th place; English: 521^st place)

Masley, Ed. "Kendrick Lamar and SZA Grand National Tour: All the 2025 dates and who's opening". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 19, 2025.

bbc.com (Global: 26^th place; English: 23^rd place)

McLaren, Bonnie (June 28, 2024). "Glastonbury: Seven things to know about SZA". BBC News. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

beatsperminute.com (Global: 8,557^th place; English: 4,287^th place)

McMullen, Chase (May 14, 2026). "Album Review: Isaiah Rashad – It's Been Awful". Beats per Minute. Retrieved May 15, 2026.

bet.com (Global: 2,389^th place; English: 1,250^th place)

"7 Collaborations Where Kendrick Lamar and SZA Make the Perfect Duo". BET. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
"BET Awards 2025: The Women Changing R&B—How SZA, Victoria, Coco & Summer Are Defining a Generation". BET. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
"SZA Speaks Out on AI's Impact in Memphis". BET. Retrieved July 6, 2026.

billboard.com (Global: 20^th place; English: 13^th place)

Ugwu, Reggie (April 7, 2014). "SZA Talks 'Z' Album & Being the Only Girl In Top Dawg Entertainment". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 19, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Ugwu, Reggie (May 23, 2013). "SZA Talks Quitting Her Day Job, Working With Holy Other & Emile Haynie". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 11, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
Ugwu, Reggie (May 29, 2013). "Scouting Report: R&B/Pop Singer SZA". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Lamarre, Carl (September 1, 2016). "TDE's Isaiah Rashad on Battling Drugs & Alcohol to Complete His New Project 'The Sun's Tirade'". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 1, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
Lyle, Ashley (November 28, 2017). "Producer ThankGod4Cody Talks Going From Memphis to Producing on SZA's Grammy-Nominated Album 'CTRL'". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
Mamo, Heran (October 11, 2023). "Meet SZA's Secret Weapons: Her 'SOS' Producers". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
Kennedy, John (June 15, 2017). "How SZA Finally Broke Through: Meditation, A Mushroom Trip and Overcoming 'Anxiety and Fear'". Billboard. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
Dailey, Hannah (November 30, 2023). "SZA Explains Why She Was Originally 'Frustrated' by Rihanna Using 'Consideration' on 'Anti'". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 29, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
Saponara, Michael (March 2, 2018). "SZA's 'CTRL' Is Now Certified Platinum". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
Enos, Morgan (March 20, 2018). "Here Are the Lyrics to SZA's 'Broken Clocks'". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
Denis, Kyle (July 3, 2023). "From Taylor Swift to Olivia Rodrigo: 21 of the Most Anticipated Sophomore Albums by 21st Century Pop Stars". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
"Billboard's 50 Best Albums of 2017: Critics' Picks". Billboard. December 12, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
Bowenbank, Starr (June 9, 2022). "SZA Celebrates 5 Years of 'Ctrl' With Deluxe Edition Featuring 7 Unreleased Tracks: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
Trust, Gary (April 24, 2023). "SZA Scores Her First Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 With 'Kill Bill'". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
Warner, Denise (January 7, 2019). "Here Are All the Winners from the 2019 Golden Globes". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
Atkinson, Katie (August 21, 2018). "MTV VMAs 2018 Complete Winners List". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 7, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
Penrose, Nerisha (September 14, 2017). "Lorde Unleashes SZA, Khalid & Post Malone-Featuring 'Homemade Dynamite' Remix". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
Mamo, Heran (December 11, 2023). "What SZA's Long-Awaited Return Taught Us About The Future of R&B". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
Dailey, Hannah (June 2, 2025). "Doja Cat Joins SZA On Stage to Perform 'Kiss Me More' at Grand National Tour". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
Rys, Dan (January 6, 2023). "How SZA's 'SOS' Cut Through the Holiday Noise to Rule the Charts". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
Mamo, Heran (November 16, 2022). "SZA Is Finally Ready to Release That Album (Yes, Really!)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
Denis, Kyle (July 3, 2023). "From Taylor Swift to Olivia Rodrigo: 21 of the Most Anticipated Sophomore Albums by 21st Century Pop Stars". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
"'It's Just a Family Record': The Making of SZA's 'Good Days' as Told by Its Producers". Billboard. February 4, 2021. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Denis, Kyle (September 15, 2023). "SZA's Manager Pulled Her 2023 VMAs Performance Over 'Disrespectful' Artist of the Year Snub". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
Lamarre, Carl (October 28, 2022). "SZA Teams Up With Lakeith Standfield For New Video 'Shirt': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
Mamo, Heran (February 22, 2023). "Billboard Woman of the Year SZA on Making Chart History and Preparing to 'Pop Ass and Cry and Give Theater' On Tour". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
Caulfield, Keith (December 29, 2024). "SZA's SOS Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 After Deluxe Lana Edition Release". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
Mamo, Heran (May 22, 2025). "Kendrick Lamar & SZA Preach Love Over Hate During 1st LA Stop of Grand National Tour: 5 Best Moments". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
Mitchell, Gail (March 20, 2025). "SZA 'Speechless' Over 'SOS' Tying Michael Jackson 'Thriller' Chart Record — And Now She Stands Alone (UPDATE)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
Mamo, Heran (December 20, 2024). "SZA Drops 'Lana (SOS Deluxe)' Album: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 28, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Trust, Gary (April 24, 2023). "SZA Scores Her First Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 With 'Kill Bill'". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
Brandle, Lars (February 26, 2023). "Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' Wins IFPI Global Single Award For 2023". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
Trust, Gary (September 25, 2023). "Drake & SZA's 'Slime You Out' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
Lamarre, Carl; Mamo, Heran; Saponara, Michael; Mitchell, Gail; Scott, Damien; Denis, Kyle (February 5, 2025). "The 10 Hottest R&B Artists Right Now: Staff Picks". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
Caulfield, Keith (December 29, 2024). "SZA's 'SOS' Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 After Deluxe 'LANA' Edition Release". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
Caulfield, Keith (January 5, 2025). "SZA's 'SOS' Scores 12th Week Atop Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
Frankenberg, Eric (June 27, 2025). "Kendrick Lamar & SZA's Grand National Tour Just Broke an All-Time Record". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 27, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
Caulfield, Keith (April 27, 2025). "SZA's 'SOS' Captures 13th Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- Trust, Gary (February 18, 2025). "Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Surges Back to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- Trust, Gary (February 24, 2025). "Kendrick Lamar & SZA's 'Luther' Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- Trust, Gary (May 19, 2025). "Kendrick Lamar & SZA's 'Luther' Rules Billboard Hot 100 for 13th Week". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- Claxton, Christopher (August 14, 2025). "SZA Expands Her Vision Beyond Music & Joins an Iconic Brand as Its Artistic Director". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- Mamo, Heran (June 27, 2025). "Lizzo Is in Her Rap Bag on My Face Hurts From Smiling Mixtape: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (December 20, 2024). "SZA's SOS Deluxe Lana: All 15 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- Newman, Melinda (June 14, 2024). "7 Best Moments From Songwriters Hall of Fame: R.E.M. Performs, Diane Warren's Truth Bombs & More". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- Grein, Paul (September 6, 2024). "SZA Wins Multiple Honors at BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards: 'Songwriting Awards Mean the Most to Me'". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- Anderson, Trevor; Coveney, Janine; Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie; Denis, Kyle; Diaz, Angel; Ketchum, William E. III; Lamarre, Carl; Lynch, Joe; Mamo, Heran; Mitchell, Gail; Saponara, Michael; Unterberger, Andrew (June 19, 2025). "The 75 Best R&B Artists of All Time (Full List): Staff Picks". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 22, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (December 20, 2024). "SZA's 'SOS' Deluxe 'Lana': All 15 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- Aniftos, Rania (May 16, 2023). "SZA Is Loving Janelle Monae's Sexy New Era of 'Self Renaissance'". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- Carmichael, Emma (December 6, 2018). "Billboard Women in Music Rule Breaker SZA on Speaking Up Inside the Boys Club". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- Denis, Kyle (December 11, 2023). "What The Year Of 'I'm The Problem, It's Me' Taught Us About The Future Of Pop". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- Saponara, Michael (January 8, 2025). "Will SZA Ever Make a Joint Album With Kendrick Lamar? Here's What She Has to Say". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- Anderson, Trevor (February 7, 2025). "Kendrick Lamar's 20 Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- Muhammad, Latifah (February 5, 2024). "SZA Debuts New Track 'Saturn' in Mastercard Ad During 2024 Grammys: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- Jenke, Tyler (February 17, 2025). "Lizzo and SZA Almost Formed a Rock Band Called Pussy Lasers". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- Mamo, Heran (December 11, 2023). "What SZA's Long-Awaited Return Taught Us About The Future of R&B". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- Kaufman, Gil (March 6, 2026). "SZA Feels Like She's 'At War Because of AI,' Slams 'Weird, Stereotypical Struggle Music' Being Generated By Artificial Intelligence". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 7, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- Denis, Kyle (April 17, 2024). "SZA Shouts 'Free Palestine' at Australia SOS Tour Stop: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 25, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- Atkinson, Katie (November 22, 2021). "Here Are All the 2021 American Music Awards Winners". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- Grein, Paul (July 30, 2024). "Babyface, SZA to Receive Special Honors at 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- Atkinson, Katie (September 12, 2024). "Here's the Full List of 2024 MTV VMAs Winners". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- Grein, Paul (November 24, 2025). "SZA Has Set This All-Time Grammy Record". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
- Aniftos, Rania (February 10, 2023). "SZA Is Billboard's 2023 Woman of the Year". Billboard. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- Anderson, Trevor; Asker, Jim; Bustios, Pamela; Caulfield, Keith; Frankenberg, Eric; Rutherford, Kevin; Trust, Gary; Zellner, Xander (March 19, 2025). "Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century Chart, Nos. 100-1". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- Porter, Sierra (September 28, 2022). "SZA Graces the Cover of TIME100 Next List". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.

brooklynvegan.com (Global: 2,137^th place; English: 988^th place)

Muir, Ryan (August 28, 2013). "Little Dragon playing two NYC shows w/ SZA". Brooklyn Vegan. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2020.

buzzfeednews.com (Global: 2,272^nd place; English: 1,284^th place)

Ampil, Izzy (February 3, 2023). "How SZA Rose from Indie Favorite to National No. 1". BuzzFeed News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.

complex.com (Global: 439^th place; English: 258^th place)

Ahmed, Insanul (September 8, 2013). "Who is SZA?". Complex Music. Archived from the original on April 29, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
Frydenlund, Zach (October 29, 2012). "EP Premiere: SZA 'See SZA Run'". Complex. Archived from the original on January 20, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Kelly, Katie (April 10, 2013). "Download SZA's New EP". Complex. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
X, Dharmic (November 13, 2013). "SZA Releases Mystical Video For 'Ice Moon'". Complex. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Frydenlund, Zach (November 19, 2014). "Jhené Aiko Announces "Enter The Void" Tour With SZA and T..." Complex. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
"SZA on 'Ctrl' Delays: 'The Record Company Took My Hard Dr..." Complex. July 31, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
"TDE's CEO Gives Update on 2016 Release Schedule and Hints..." Complex. February 29, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
Price, Joe (December 1, 2023). "SZA Admits She Was 'Frustrated' When Her Label Gave Rihanna 'Consideration'". Complex. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
Cowen, Trace William (April 27, 2017). "SZA Shares Video for New Song 'Love Galore' f/ Travis Scott". Complex. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
Price, Joe (January 29, 2018). "Here Are the 2018 Grammy Award Winners". Complex. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
Sanchez, Karizza (November 28, 2016). "Why SZA's Next Album May Be Her Last". Complex. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Blanchet, Brenton (June 15, 2021). "SZA Is Manifesting Everything—Including Performances and a Tyler, the Creator Collab". Complex. Archived from the original on December 21, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Espinoza, Joshua (March 10, 2023). "TDE's Punch Talks About SZA Having an 'EP's Worth of Full Rap Records' and How She's Navigating Fame in SOS Era". Complex. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
"On 'Ctrl,' SZA Reveals Who She Really Is". Complex. June 13, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
Hamilton, Xavier (February 26, 2020). "SZA Shares Update on New Music, Talks Grieving Over Loss ..." Complex. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
Turner-Williams, Jaelani (November 29, 2023). "SZA Says People 'Ruin' Her Songs When They Leak Them: 'Yo..." Complex. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2025.

consequence.net (Global: 714^th place; English: 358^th place)

"Album Review: SZA". Consequence of Sound. April 22, 2013. Archived from the original on June 23, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Fu, Eddie (June 9, 2022). "SZA shares deluxe edition of Ctrl for fifth anniversary: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Archived from the original on February 1, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
Siregar, Cady (December 9, 2022). "On SOS, SZA Once Again Blows Expectations Out of the Water". Consequence. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
Fu, Eddie (April 10, 2025). "SZA teaches Elmo about kindness and gratitude on Sesame Street". Consequence. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
Madden, Michael (April 8, 2014). "SZA – Z | Album Reviews". Consequence of Sound. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2014.

cosmopolitan.com (Global: 1,165^th place; English: 799^th place)

Rivera, Briannah (January 29, 2024). "SZA's Net Worth 2024". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on January 25, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
Ellis, Stacy-Ann (July 11, 2017). "How SZA Finally Made Peace with Her Vulnerability". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
WIlson, Julee (January 5, 2021). "SZA's Moved On to Bigger, Better Things Since That Grammys Snub (and You Should Too)". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved March 2, 2025.

courier-journal.com (Global: 2,907^th place; English: 1,411^th place)

Jackson, Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez and Cheryl V. "Who is Kendrick Lamar? 5 things to know about the star of the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

dazeddigital.com (Global: 1,987^th place; English: 1,140^th place)

Diallo, Habi (May 1, 2024). "SZA: 'Literally No One Knows What They Are Talking About'". Dazed. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
Dazed (December 20, 2024). "SZA's top 10 tracks, ranked". Dazed. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
Dazed (January 24, 2018). "SZA on bugs, braiding and that Vine on how to pronounce her name". Dazed. Retrieved May 3, 2025.

deadline.com (Global: 19^th place; English: 16^th place)

Grobar, Matt (May 14, 2026). "SZA, Ike Barinholtz, Nicholas Hoult, Sarah Sherman, Ego Nwodim & More Set for Cocomelon: the Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026.

elle.com (Global: 870^th place; English: 679^th place)

Lutkin, Aimee; Rivera, Briannah (February 2, 2024). "Does SZA Have a Boyfriend?". Elle. Archived from the original on January 29, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Paige, DeAsia (December 23, 2024). "On Lana, SZA Unlocks a New Superpower: Self-Reliance". Elle. Archived from the original on February 1, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
Paige, DeAsia (December 13, 2022). "On SOS, SZA Proves She's One of This Generation's Best Songwriters". Elle. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
Tang, Estelle (August 1, 2018). "SZA's Twitter Is Leading Me on a Spiritual Journey Up Emotions Mountain". Elle. Retrieved May 21, 2025.

elpais.com (Global: 89^th place; English: 268^th place)

english.elpais.com

Marcos, Carlos (January 4, 2024). "'Let Me Tell You a Secret: I've Been Secretly Banging Your Homeboy': SZA's Raw Honesty Conquers Pop". El País English. Retrieved May 2, 2025.

elpais.com

Marcos, Carlos (December 31, 2023). ""Déjame decirte un secreto: me he estado tirando a tu chico": la cruda honestidad de SZA conquista el pop". El País (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.

essence.com (Global: 2,956^th place; English: 1,557^th place)

"Watch SZA Shower Ashanti With Love: 'You're So Amazing—You're Such A Huge Inspiration For Me'". September 16, 2021. Archived from the original on December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022.

ew.com (Global: 59^th place; English: 45^th place)

"SZA previews her gutsy debut album, 'A'". EW.com. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
Cisneros, Madeline (February 5, 2024). "Grammy Awards 2024: See the Complete List of Winners". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.

exclaim.ca (Global: 803^rd place; English: 403^rd place)

Hudson, Alex (December 13, 2022). "SZA Announces 2023 North American Tour". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
LaPierre, Megan (December 31, 2025). "Doechii and SZA Levitate on 'Girl, Get Up.'". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
Torres, Kayla (March 7, 2026). "SZA Calls Out AI's 'Weird, Stereotypical Struggle Music'". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on March 7, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.

georgetownvoice.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Kominsky, Maya (January 21, 2023). "SZA's SOS pushes R&B boundaries in her vulnerable exploration of self-worth". The Georgetown Voice. Retrieved March 1, 2025.

ghostarchive.org (Global: 64^th place; English: 28^th place)

Smith, Danyel (February 8, 2023). "SZA's Ruination Brought Her Everything". The New York Times Magazine. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Gabbara, Princess (March 14, 2025). "7 Women Essential to R&B: Aretha Franklin, SZA, Mary J. Blige & More". The Recording Academy. Archived from the original on May 29, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2025.

globalcitizen.org (Global: low place; English: low place)

Mlaba, Khanyi (September 6, 2022). "5 Times SZA Helped Show the World 'Good Days'". Global Citizen. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

goodmorningamerica.com (Global: 5,583^rd place; English: 3,322^nd place)

"SZA Makes History on Billboard Charts". Good Morning America. August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.

grammy.com (Global: 357^th place; English: 285^th place)

Gabbara, Princess (March 14, 2025). "7 Women Essential to R&B: Aretha Franklin, SZA, Mary J. Blige & More". The Recording Academy. Archived from the original on May 29, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
"Doja Cat & SZA Win GRAMMY For Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | 2022 GRAMMYs". www.grammy.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.

harpersbazaar.com (Global: 1,493^rd place; English: 1,002^nd place)

Rutherford, Chrissy (March 16, 2014). "Benefits to African American Natural Hair". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
"It's Official: SZA's "Not Beauty" Line Is Coming". Harper's BAZAAR. April 18, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
"Kendrick Lamar Gets Personal". Harper's BAZAAR. October 21, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
Sanchez, Chelsey (December 19, 2022). "'SOS' Album Review". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
Gonzales, Erica (February 17, 2021). "SZA on TAZO Tree Corps, New Music, and Blackpink". Harper's Bazaar. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

hiphopdx.com (Global: 808^th place; English: 456^th place)

Tardio, Andres (April 8, 2014). "SZA 'Z' Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on June 15, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
Tardio, Andres (April 16, 2014). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending April 13, 2014". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
Cinnsealach, Somhairle (April 28, 2017). "SZA Signs to RCA Records". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
Bustard, Andy (January 17, 2025). "Kendrick Lamar & SZA Are The Best Rapper-Singer Duo Right Now". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

hitsdailydouble.com (Global: 4,756^th place; English: 2,593^rd place)

"Pop Mart: Hot New Releases". Hits. January 10, 2025. Archived from the original on January 12, 2025. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
"Crossover: Your Radio Chart Previews". Hits. January 10, 2025. Archived from the original on January 12, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2025.

hollywoodreporter.com (Global: 30^th place; English: 22^nd place)

Crist, Allison (January 13, 2019). "Critics' Choice Awards: Roma, Americans, Mrs. Maisel Top Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 14, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
Fekadu, Mesfin (February 1, 2024). "SZA's 'SOS' Could Be First Album by a Black Woman to Win Top Grammy in 25 Years". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
Nordyke, Kimberly (November 26, 2017). "BET Soul Train Awards: Bruno Mars Tops With 5 Wins". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

hotnewhiphop.com (Global: 861^st place; English: 459^th place)

Phillips, Demi (October 27, 2023). "7 R&B Singers Who Are Scorpios". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Orcutt, KC (June 10, 2017). "7 Artists With Names Inspired By The Wu-Tang Clan". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Alexandria, Lavender (February 1, 2024). "SZA Joins Isaiah Rashad On Stage During His "Cilvia Demo" Anniversary Show". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
Lilah, Rose (April 11, 2014). "SZA Breaks Down 'Babylon'". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on February 7, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
Morton, Devin (August 17, 2025). "SZA Shares Two New Song Snippets to Her Finsta". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
A., Aron (August 22, 2021). "SZA Shares New Song 'Joni'". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
"SZA Previews New Songs In IG Videos Ahead Of Upcoming Album Release". HotNewHipHop. September 18, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
Blake, Cole (March 27, 2024). "SZA Puts Lana Leaker On Blast, Fans Troll Her For Going After Someone With Only 4 Likes". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

huffingtonpost.com (Global: 212^th place; English: 141^st place)

Erbentraut, Joseph (July 23, 2014). "You Probably Don't Know Rising R&B Star SZA Yet, But You Will". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2020.

ifpi.org (Global: 4,415^th place; English: 3,566^th place)

Bayley, Jack (March 28, 2024). "Taylor Swift, Seventeen and Morgan Wallen Top IFPI Global Album Charts". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025. Retrieved June 21, 2025.

independent.co.uk (Global: 46^th place; English: 29^th place)

"Don't know Glastonbury headliner SZA? Here's why you should". The Independent. Archived from the original on December 25, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
Hebert, Olivia (October 30, 2023). "SZA didn't realise her therapist was not a therapist". The Independent. Retrieved February 28, 2025.

latimes.com (Global: 32^nd place; English: 21^st place)

Valdez, Jonah (October 4, 2023). "SZA paints a bleak Grammys picture in reflecting on 2018 losses: 'It's like a thirsty, dark space'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2025.

lntvglobal.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Sza Talks Beyoncé, Rihanna, and the Importance of Staying Present". LNTV. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2020.

mtv.com (Global: 130^th place; English: 102^nd place)

"SZA Comes Into Her Power On Ctrl". MTV News. Archived from the original on June 23, 2017.

muslimgirl.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Amani (April 7, 2021). "SZA Thinks About Wearing Hijab "All the Time"". Muslim Girl. Retrieved March 2, 2025.

newyorker.com (Global: 191^st place; English: 122^nd place)

Pearce, Sheldon. "SZA: "Ctrl" (Deluxe)". The New Yorker. Retrieved May 29, 2025.

nme.com (Global: 142^nd place; English: 95^th place)

Richards, Will (April 20, 2021). "SZA says she was scared to wear her hijab after 9/11". NME. Archived from the original on December 28, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Wehner, Cyclone (February 11, 2025). "SZA – 'SOS Deluxe: Lana' review: chasing tranquility amid the chaos of love, life and fame". NME. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
Wehner, Cyclone (February 11, 2025). "SZA – 'SOS Deluxe: Lana' review: chasing tranquility amid the chaos of love, life and fame". NME. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
Dunworth, Liberty (February 23, 2026). "Listen to SZA's Ethereal New Single 'Save the Day'". NME. Archived from the original on March 2, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
Daly, Rhian (December 9, 2022). "SZA – 'SOS' review: a comeback album well worth the wait". NME. Archived from the original on December 17, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Robinson, Ellie (June 7, 2021). "SZA reveals she 'burst into tears' during a rehearsal of '20 Something'". NME. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
Williams, Sophie (February 23, 2023). "How SZA inspired a generation of R&B storytellers: "She's a radical light"". NME. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
Richards, Will (April 24, 2020). "Watch Lizzo and SZA host meditation class on Instagram Live". NME. Retrieved March 2, 2025.

nowtoronto.com (Global: 3,217^th place; English: 1,664^th place)

Ritchie, Kevin (April 17, 2014). "SZA: "Z" (Top Dawg Entertainment)". Toronto Now. Archived from the original on July 22, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2020.

npr.org (Global: 114^th place; English: 75^th place)

Fitzgerald, Kiana (November 18, 2014). "Songs We Love: SZA, 'Sobriety'". NPR. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
Fitzgerald, Kiana (September 27, 2016). "Isaiah Rashad Dusts Himself Off And Tries Again". NPR. Archived from the original on April 12, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
"The 50 Best Albums of 2017". NPR. December 12, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
Pearce, Sheldon (March 13, 2025). "Can a deluxe album ever improve on the original?". NPR. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
Pineda, Dhanika (February 6, 2025). "Here's who will perform at the Super Bowl on Sunday". NPR. Archived from the original on February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
Thompson, Stephen (January 22, 2025). "'One of Them Days' turns Keke Palmer and SZA loose : Pop Culture Happy Hour". NPR. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
Inskeep, Steve; Fitzgerald, Kiana (December 29, 2022). "Lyrics from 'Blind' by Hip-Hop Singer-Songwriter SZA Will Stay with You" (Audio upload and transcript). NPR. Archived from the original on December 31, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2023.

nytimes.com (Global: 7^th place; English: 7^th place)

Smith, Danyel (February 8, 2023). "SZA's Ruination Brought Her Everything". The New York Times Magazine. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Bristow, Elizabeth (July 21, 2014). "SZA's Pitchfork Festival Style". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 9, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2020.

officialcharts.com (Global: 65^th place; English: 46^th place)

"UK R&B chart for April 19, 2014". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on September 3, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
Griffiths, George (January 4, 2023). "SZA's 'Kill Bill' Tops Official Trending Chart on Way to First Solo UK Top 10 Single". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on January 4, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2025.

okayplayer.com (Global: 6,901^st place; English: 3,515^th place)

Paige, DeAsia (June 9, 2022). "Without SZA's Ctrl, R&B Wouldn't Be Where It Is Now". Okayplayer. Retrieved May 28, 2025.

pastemagazine.com (Global: 751^st place; English: 395^th place)

"SZA: CTRL". Paste Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2025.

people.com (Global: 69^th place; English: 49^th place)

Caruso, Skyler (February 3, 2024). "All About SZA's Parents, Audrey and Abdul". People. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
DeSantis, Rachel (February 8, 2023). "SZA Explains How 'Vibing Aimlessly' After Dropping Out of College 'Lit a Fire' That Led to Music Career". People. Archived from the original on November 6, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Le, Brendan (December 20, 2024). "From Her Days as a Budding Star to 'SOS' and 'Lana'". People. Archived from the original on December 26, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
Adams, Char (January 28, 2018). "'Justice for SZA!' Twitter Reacts After Singer Is Shut Out at the Grammys". People. Archived from the original on February 11, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
"SZA Tells Drew Barrymore About How She Inspired Her 2017 Song 'Drew Barrymore': 'You're So Special'". People.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
"SZA Jokes That Her 'Kill Bill' Lyrics Were 'So Crazy and Harsh': 'I Was Just Randomly Slightly Enraged'". People.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
Aizin, Rebecca (February 5, 2024). "SZA's Dating History: From Drake to Her Former Fiancé". People. Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
Irvin, Jack (October 3, 2023). "SZA Reflects on 'Young' and Casual Fling with Drake in 2009: 'It Wasn't Hot and Heavy or Anything'". People. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.

pitchfork.com (Global: 146^th place; English: 88^th place)

Pearce, Sheldon (December 6, 2016). "Ab-Soul Shares DWTW Tracklist Featuring Schoolboy Q, Mac Miller, SZA, More". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
Minsker, Evan (January 13, 2017). "SZA Announces New Album CTRL, Shares New Song "Drew Barrymore": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
Wicks, Amanda (May 25, 2017). "RZA Helps SZA Announce CTRL Album Release Date". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
Strauss, Matthew (July 5, 2017). "SZA Announces Tour". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
"The 50 Best Albums of 2017". Pitchfork. December 12, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
Blais-Billie, Braudie (January 4, 2018). "Kendrick Lamar and SZA Drop New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 4, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
Wicks, Amanda (September 8, 2017). "Listen to SZA's New Song 'Quicksand'". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 15, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
Buerger, Megan (April 6, 2018). "Cardi B: "I Do" [ft. SZA]". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
Strauss, Matthew (August 20, 2020). "SZA Calls Out 'Hostile Relationship' With Record Label President". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Hussey, Allison (December 3, 2021). "SZA Officially Releases New Single "I Hate U"". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
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Sargent, Jordan (April 18, 2014). "SZA "Z"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on April 11, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
Mapes, Jill (August 31, 2021). "Tracks: 'Joni'". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
Bloom, Madison; Madison Bloom, Evan Minsker (December 21, 2018). "SZA Addresses Album That Leaked on Spotify, Apple Music". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 30, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
Yoo, Noah; Noah Yoo, Jazz Monroe (December 6, 2018). "Golden Globes 2019 Nominations: Kendrick, SZA, Donald Glover, Lady Gaga, More". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
Yoo, Noah (January 22, 2019). "Oscars 2019: Kendrick, SZA, and Lady Gaga Nominated for Best Original Song". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
Minsker, Evan (September 12, 2023). "MTV VMAs 2023: See the Full Winners List". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

rap-up.com (Global: 1,711^th place; English: 941^st place)

"'Teen Spirit'". Rap-Up. October 10, 2013. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
"SZA Reveals Album with Tame Impala and Mark Ronson". Rap-Up. October 21, 2017. Archived from the original on July 31, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
Davis, Ahmad. "SZA's Fans React Following Her New Series Of Tweets About Setting Boundaries". Rap-Up. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
Trapp, Malcolm (January 7, 2024). "SZA Issues Fiery Response To Music Being Leaked: "You Are a F**king Thief"". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on December 31, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
Trapp, Malcolm (July 31, 2024). "SZA Tells Fans To Vote Or They 'Can't Complain' About The Presidential Election Results". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 2, 2025.

redbull.com (Global: 1,723^rd place; English: 1,438^th place)

Cliff, Aimee (April 7, 2014). "Five things you should know about SZA". Redbull.com. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2020.

refinery29.com (Global: 2,329^th place; English: 1,340^th place)

Reese, Nathan (October 9, 2013). "SZA's Unlikely Path To Pop Stardom". Refinery29. Archived from the original on August 9, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2020.

rollingstone.com (Global: 57^th place; English: 39^th place)

rollingstone.com

Morris, Alex (August 30, 2017). "How SZA Beat Depression and Cracked the Top 10 With 'Ctrl'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 14, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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Shannon, Delisa (March 30, 2022). "The Making of SZA's 'Good Days'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Kaplan, Ilana (December 3, 2021). "SZA Officially Drops 'I Hate You' as New Single". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Legaspi, Althea (June 9, 2022). "SZA Drops Previously Unreleased Songs on 'Ctrl Deluxe' Edition". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Hartzog, Oscar (August 14, 2025). "SZA Announces Vans Artistic Director Role In One of The Brand's Coolest Skate Shoes". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
Hiatt, Brian (November 6, 2025). "SZA Says She Doesn't Know Why Nicki Minaj Targeted Her". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 7, 2025. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
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Conteh, Mankaprr (October 16, 2025). "SZA Joins Old Friend, New Jersey Rapper Moruf on Nostalgic Single 'PT Cruiser'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 17, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
Madarang, Charisma (June 26, 2026). "Steve Lacy and SZA Want Love but Can't Commit on New Song 'Is It Cool?'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
Mier, Tomás (January 13, 2025). "SZA Tells Drew Barrymore 'You Gave Me Permission to Be Myself'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 29, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Sheffield, Rob (December 21, 2024). "SZA Is at Her Most Streamlined and Direct on Lana". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
Conteh, Mankaprr (December 12, 2022). "How Jay Versace Got SZA to Talk Her Shit on 'SOS'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
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Mier, Tomás (February 15, 2025). "Lizzo and SZA Nearly Started a Rock Band Called 'Pussy Lasers' With Another Artist". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
Paul, Larisha (February 9, 2023). "SZA Brings Powerful Self-Affirmations to Lizzo's 'Special' on New Collaboration". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
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Conteh, Mankaprr (October 3, 2023). "What's Behind SZA's Biggest Year Yet? Work, Wonder and 'Weird Shit'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
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au.rollingstone.com

"Mac Miller's 'Balloonerism' Track List Reveals Features From SZA and Delusional Thomas Alter Ego". Rolling Stone Australia. January 8, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

rottentomatoes.com (Global: 52^nd place; English: 48^th place)

"One of Them Days". Rotten Tomatoes. January 17, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025.

rs500albums.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Schewitz, Brett (October 13, 2020). "#472 SZA, 'Ctrl' (2017)". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 2, 2025.

salon.com (Global: 683^rd place; English: 407^th place)

Haile, Nardos (December 29, 2023). "Why SZA is the true artist of the year". Salon. Archived from the original on February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.

slantmagazine.com (Global: 954^th place; English: 527^th place)

Attard, Paul (December 10, 2022). "SZA 'SOS' Review: Finding Comfort Amid the Chaos". Slant. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2025.

stereogum.com (Global: 649^th place; English: 330^th place)

DeVille, Chris (March 7, 2014). "SZA – 'Babylon' Video". Stereogum. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
Helman, Peter (August 20, 2020). "SZA Calls Out 'Hostile' TDE For Holding Up Her New Music". Stereogum. Retrieved February 3, 2025.

telegraph.co.uk (Global: 40^th place; English: 27^th place)

Platt, Poppie (June 30, 2024). "How SZA became a Glastonbury headliner". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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theboombox.com (Global: 8,710^th place; English: 4,793^rd place)

Fitzgerald, Trent (March 9, 2014). "SZA Reveals 'Z' EP Release Date, Drops 'Babylon' Video". The Boombox. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.

thefader.com (Global: 1,039^th place; English: 585^th place)

Maicki, Salvatore (June 5, 2018). "SZA returned to her high school and performed 'The Weekend'". The Fader. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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Renshaw, David (November 9, 2022). "SZA teases new song 'PSA' as she celebrates her 33rd birthday". The Fader. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
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theguardian.com (Global: 16^th place; English: 11^th place)

Elan, Priya (April 18, 2021). "SZA says she was scared to wear hijab after 9/11". The Guardian. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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Empire, Kitty (December 11, 2022). "SZA: SOS Review – A Surfeit of Ideas, Guests and Producers from a Master of Her Craft". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
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thelineofbestfit.com (Global: 1,671^st place; English: 830^th place)

"SZA says songs that aren't on fifth anniversary edition of Ctrl might be uploaded to SoundCloud". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
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themusic.com.au (Global: 4,079^th place; English: 2,004^th place)

Varvaris, Mary (January 19, 2023). "SZA Proves That She's No One-Album Wonder with SOS". The Music. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2025.

thesource.com (Global: 3,819^th place; English: 2,050^th place)

Sanchez, Melissa (December 12, 2022). "SZA Sends Out an S.O.S. Her Fans". The Source. Archived from the original on April 13, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

time.com (Global: 84^th place; English: 63^rd place)

Johnston, Maura (March 7, 2016). "Kendrick Lamar's 'untitled unmastered.': Review". Time. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
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Mendez, Moises II (December 21, 2023). "The Most Anticipated Albums of 2024". TIME. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
"Was SZA's 'SOS' Worth the Wait?". Time. December 9, 2022. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
II, Moises Mendez. "The Long History Behind SZA and Drake's New Song". TIME. Archived from the original on June 20, 2025. Retrieved March 1, 2026.

twitter.com (Global: 43^rd place; English: 43^rd place)

SZA [@sza] (December 21, 2020). "I can't make music on adderall cause I actually have adhd and instead of turning me up it turns me WAY down yet hyper focused (meaning 1000 takes later of the same line and no excitement or connection about it)lol" (Tweet). Retrieved August 8, 2026 – via Twitter.

uproxx.com (Global: 1,102^nd place; English: 588^th place)

"On SZA, Beyoncé, And The Marketing Of 'Black' Music". UPROXX. February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2025.

usatoday.com (Global: 55^th place; English: 36^th place)

Robinson, KiMi. "SZA says it was 'so hard' when her label handed 'Consideration' song to Rihanna: 'Please, no'". USA TODAY. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
Anderson, Jason (February 7, 2025). "Who will perform with Kendrick Lamar during Super Bowl halftime show?". USA Today. Retrieved February 26, 2025.

variety.com (Global: 21^st place; English: 17^th place)

Brockington, Ariana (February 6, 2018). "Watch Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Black Panther' Music Video 'All the Stars'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 2, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
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Garcia, Thania (December 19, 2022). "SZA Describes Her Rapturously Received 'SOS' Album as a 'Bizarre Act of Self-Embarrassment'". Variety. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
Aswad, Jem (December 21, 2024). "The Long Road to 'Lana': Why SZA Took Two Years to Drop the 'SOS' Deluxe Album". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
Willman, Chris; Aswad, Jem; Garcia, Thania; Horowitz, Steven J.; Earl, William; Shanfeld, Ethan (January 4, 2024). "The Most Anticipated Albums of 2024: Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and 40 More". Variety. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
Horowitz, Steven J. (November 22, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar Drops 'GNX': New Album Features SZA, Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington". Variety. Archived from the original on November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
Aswad, Jem (November 30, 2023). "What's on SZA's Playlists? 'Kill Bill' Singer Talks Inspiration From Ella Fitzgerald and Her Love for Creed and Nickelback". Variety. Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
Aswad, Jem (November 29, 2023). "SZA, Variety's Hitmaker of the Year, Unpacks 'SOS,' Her 9 Grammy Noms, and Says 'F— You' to Song Leakers". Variety. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
Aswad, Jem (December 20, 2024). "SZA Finally Releases Long-Delayed 'Lana' Album, Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Lil Yachty and Benny Blanco". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
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Bolies, Corbin (June 21, 2026). "SZA Slams 'Disgusting' Musicians Using AI, Says Platforms Like Suno Train on the 'Best and Brightest Black Minds of Writers and Producers'". Variety. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
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vibe.com (Global: 1,614^th place; English: 838^th place)

Brown, Sierra (June 5, 2018). "Let SZA's Heartwarming Speech From Her High School's Hall Of Fame Ceremony Inspire You". Vibe. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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VIBE (September 9, 2016). "SZA Tells 'Essence' That Her New Music Might Drop In November". VIBE.com. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
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Corrine, Amber (April 23, 2025). "SZA's 'SOS' Breaks Adele's Record For Longest Streak In Billboard 200 Top 10". VIBE.com. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
Griffin, Marc (April 29, 2024). "Issa Rae-Produced Buddy Comedy Taps SZA And Keke Palmer As Leads". Vibe. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
Bennett, Jessica (May 2, 2024). "SZA Believes She's Only Considered An R&B Artist Because She's Black". VIBE.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
Abraham, Mya (January 10, 2022). "SZA Loosely Compares Her Vocal Styling To Little Richard's". Vibe. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
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Paul, Larisha (June 23, 2026). "SZA Urges Black Musicians to Reject AI After Learning Model Used Hundreds of Her Songs". VIBE.com. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
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Muhammad, Latifah (October 5, 2017). "SZA Has Been Using Her 'Ctrl' Tour To Collect Necessities For Hurricane Victims". Vibe. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
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vogue.co.uk (Global: 1,532^nd place; English: 1,006^th place)

Mukhtar, Amel (November 14, 2024). "'I'm Not Meant to Be Famous, I Just Keep Trying to Rise to the Occasion': SZA Gives Her Most Revealing Interview to Date". British Vogue. Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

vogue.com (Global: 698^th place; English: 445^th place)

Nnadi, Chioma (March 27, 2014). "Why SZA's Huge Natural Hair is Our New Obsession". Vogue. Archived from the original on August 1, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
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vogue.com.au (Global: 7,006^th place; English: 4,416^th place)

Freeman, Liam (August 16, 2018). "How SZA is cutting up the rule book". Vogue Australia. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2025.

vulture.com (Global: 234^th place; English: 137^th place)

Curto, Justin (August 20, 2020). "SZA Calls Out 'Hostile' Record Label for Holding Up New Music". Vulture. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
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washingtonpost.com (Global: 35^th place; English: 24^th place)

Richards, Chris (December 9, 2022). "On SOS, SZA unpacks her most complicated emotions in so many words". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 10, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2023.

web.archive.org (Global: 1^st place; English: 1^st place)

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apple.com (Global: 70^th place; English: 55^th place)

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brooklynvegan.com (Global: 2,137^th place; English: 988^th place)

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complex.com (Global: 439^th place; English: 258^th place)

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deadline.com (Global: 19^th place; English: 16^th place)

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essence.com (Global: 2,956^th place; English: 1,557^th place)

ew.com (Global: 59^th place; English: 45^th place)

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mtv.com (Global: 130^th place; English: 102^nd place)

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nytimes.com (Global: 7^th place; English: 7^th place)

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people.com (Global: 69^th place; English: 49^th place)

pitchfork.com (Global: 146^th place; English: 88^th place)

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redbull.com (Global: 1,723^rd place; English: 1,438^th place)

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stereogum.com (Global: 649^th place; English: 330^th place)

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theboombox.com (Global: 8,710^th place; English: 4,793^rd place)

thefader.com (Global: 1,039^th place; English: 585^th place)

theguardian.com (Global: 16^th place; English: 11^th place)

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themusic.com.au (Global: 4,079^th place; English: 2,004^th place)

thesource.com (Global: 3,819^th place; English: 2,050^th place)

time.com (Global: 84^th place; English: 63^rd place)

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