The queen of soulful vibes, SZA, has just entered the fire—literally. Yep, the 34-year-old goddess of R&B braved the latest episode of Hot Ones—the show where celebs willingly eat nuclear-level wings and spill their guts (sometimes quite literally).
But that’s not all. Our girl SZA didn’t just conquer those flaming wings from the fiery pits of Hades. She also dropped wisdom bombs about her music, fame, and… trampoline parks? Yes, you read that right. Let’s dive into this spicy, saucy episode.
On Her Music: The Glue That Holds the Chaos Together
SZA doesn’t just make music—she’s the glue holding it all together. And if you’re wondering what that means, don’t worry, she’s kinda figuring it out, too. She explained her songwriting process like this:
“I don’t really know what I’m doing until I do it. Then I’ll ask, ‘Was that genius or just, like, wild?’ And someone’s like, ‘Eh, just kill your ex.’ And BOOM! Art happens.”
It’s like an IKEA project—except instead of furniture, you’re assembling heartbreak anthems.
On Suffering for the Art (Because Who Doesn’t Love a Bit of Drama?)
Ever felt like you can’t enjoy something unless you’ve suffered for it? Well, SZA’s with you on that. She says, “I gotta bleed for my success, otherwise, it’s just not spicy enough.” Apparently, a song she wrote in three seconds for laughs became a hit, but don’t worry—she made up for it with some good ol’ emotional torment.
“Nothing says ‘success’ like feeling like you’ve been run over by a steamroller. Twice.”
On Ctrl’s Slow Burn
You know that album we’ve all been calling a masterpiece since, like, forever? Yeah, SZA wasn’t so sure at first. She reminisced:
“People weren’t losing their minds right away when Ctrl dropped. It was more like a slow clap that turned into a standing ovation after the fact.”
Imagine throwing a party and everyone shows up three years late but acts like they were there the whole time.
On Her Love-Hate Relationship with Music (It’s Complicated)
If music were a boyfriend, SZA would definitely be in the “It’s complicated” section of Facebook.
“It’s like, ‘You love this song, right?’” she says. “And people are like, ‘No, we actually hate it, give us more of the other stuff.’”
It’s like trying to figure out if your ex is over you but instead, you’re decoding Spotify streams. Very relatable. Very painful.
On Battling Simone Biles in a Headstand Showdown (Yes, Really)
SZA faced off against the legend Simone Biles in a headstand contest. Her verdict? “Yeah, I whooped her on camera. Just kidding, love you Simone—you’re cooler than I’ll ever be.”
It’s refreshing to know even SZA doesn’t think she can out-headstand the GOAT of gymnastics. A humble queen.
On Privacy: “Shhh, People Are Nuts”
SZA’s not trying to be mysterious on purpose. It’s just that people are a bit… intense out there. She said she’s learned to shut up, which seems like a good idea considering the world’s a circus and everyone’s out for an encore.
On the Peaceful Power of Disguise
Ever wanted to turn into a bug just to escape the madness? Same. SZA revealed that disguises give her peace of mind because, honestly, being human is exhausting. She put it simply:
“Wouldn’t YOU wanna be a bug if you could be anything else?”
I mean… fair question.
On Songs That Still Hit Her in the Feels
If you think Nobody Gets Me is emotional for you, imagine being SZA and having to sing it when you know your ex-fiancé probably rolls his eyes every time he hears it. Yep, still stings for her too. And don’t even get her started on Drew Barrymore—it’s basically a flashback to every awkward house party she’s ever attended.
“Broken Clocks also messes me up sometimes,” she adds. “Takes me right back to making music at my friend’s grandma’s house.”
On Channeling ODB from Beyond
Fun fact: SZA scored a posthumous feature from the one and only Ol’ Dirty Bastard. She wasn’t expecting it, but she begged, and apparently, ODB’s spirit was like, “Yeah, let’s do this.”
“He blessed me from beyond,” she says, which is probably the coolest ghost story ever.
Final Thoughts: SZA’s Still on Fire
After devouring those hellish wings and dropping truth bombs about her life and music, SZA walked away with a few more burns—both from the wings and, well, her ex. But no worries, because whether she’s glued to her music, disguised as a bug, or battling Simone Biles, one thing’s clear: SZA’s living in her own spicy, soulful universe, and we’re just lucky to visit.
