SZA Defends Performing Drake Collab On Kendrick Lamar Tour

It is no secret that Kendrick Lamar and Drake‘s viral beef had an impression on extra than simply them. It additionally impacted their frequent collaborators, together with SZA. The songstress joined the Compton hitmaker for his or her “Grand Nationwide” tour earlier this 12 months. In 2023, she joined the Toronto MC for one of many greatest songs on For All The Canine, “Wealthy Child Daddy.”

She’s acquired some backlash for performing the observe on the tour regardless of the feud, and seemingly taking part in either side. Throughout an interview with GQ printed immediately (November 6), nevertheless, she made it clear that she believes she had each proper to.

“Why wouldn’t I? ‘Poetic Justice’ was within the set record, so why wouldn’t I hold ‘Wealthy Child Daddy’?” she requested. “I don’t know why I wouldn’t be celebrating some sh*t that I ate up.”

This is not all SZA needed to say about Kendrick and Drake’s feud, both. Through the interview, she additionally defined why she determined to say out of it altogether. In keeping with her, she has strong relationships with each rappers, and did not really feel the necessity to get entangled.

“It was one thing between two grown-ass males, so why would I insert myself between one thing between two grown-ass males, you already know?” she defined. “And I really feel like that’s how everyone felt—except individuals who didn’t really feel that means. I didn’t actually have any stake, per se. Clearly, I really like Kendrick. I’m signed to TDE. That’s my household. Clearly, I’ve recognized Drake for thus lengthy and we’ve a lovely rapport. And, clearly, it’s at all times unlucky when the unlucky happens.”

SZA went on to elaborate on her relationship with Kendrick, revealing why they work so nicely collectively. “He is such knowledgeable human,” she described. “The best way he approaches every little thing is so methodical however fluid. It is lovely. I positively have simply tried to look at. And you already know, he is so mature. I really like working with him. And it is humorous, after I do, I do not ask any questions. I simply do it. And I really like that as freedom too.”