SZA Skips VMAs, Launches Not Beauty, Defends Lizzo, and Preps for Super Bowl

SZA BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. SZA made headlines recently when she opted to skip the 2025 MTV VMAs despite being nominated for Best R&B Song with Drive and Best Collaboration for Luther featuring Kendrick Lamar. Both categories ultimately went to other artists, with Mariah Carey and Lady Gaga taking home awards that night. SZA’s absence generated speculation, but she addressed it afterward in a reflective Instagram post emphasizing her desire for peace. In a recent conversation with Interview magazine, SZA discussed her ongoing curiosity as a driving force, revealing honest nerves about her current stadium tour and a continued sense of being an outsider in the industry. She also described spiritual rituals she uses to stay grounded, highlighting a deep connection to the ocean and nature. Perhaps the biggest headline of the past week is SZA’s business pivot into beauty. PEOPLE and AOL report she has officially launched her much-anticipated brand Not Beauty, debuting with a trio of non-sticky, hydrating lip glosses. SZA announced the launch on Instagram, describing the venture as born from a genuine need for products matching her demanding schedule and candidly stating, Not Beauty wasn’t about me trying to enter the beauty market, it’s about me filling a need. The collection will roll out at pop-up stores during her Grand National Tour beginning April 19, and has been crafted to meet Sephora’s clean beauty standards as well as being vegan and cruelty free. On the touring front, SZA is deep into her Grand National Tour and is set to join Kendrick Lamar for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, according to station WAYZ. The tour itself, covered by Creators Blueprint, is already a blockbuster, forming just one prong of an empire that includes Grammy wins, sold-out shows, and strategic collaborations with established artists. Her Grand National Tour and rumored stadium dates have led to speculation about even more new music and possible surprise guests, though nothing solid has been confirmed. In public discourse, SZA’s comments about Lizzo have ignited conversation. Both MusicTimes and HOT97 quote SZA firmly defending Lizzo as a master healer and expressing frustration at the pace and volume of public backlash during Lizzo’s ongoing legal challenges. SZA has appeared with Lizzo on music projects and joined her, alongside Kendrick Lamar, on stage in the last leg of her tour, reinforcing both their personal and professional bond. On social media, SZA has been active, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of her tour, celebrating her beauty launch, and occasionally weighing in on cultural moments. Fans and blogs alike buzzed over her reflective comments and the high-profile start of Not Beauty, while the industry took note of her continued refusal to be boxed in. There have been whispers of new music and strategic business moves, but she remains focused on leading her creative and entrepreneurial journey on her own terms. Get the best deals ht This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.