SZA has criticized her fans after she failed to update her SOS deluxe album Lana with new songs and mixes.
The TDE singer previously announced that the project would be updated despite being released just a month ago — a move which has not yet happened, leading some fans to grow discontented.
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SZA took to social media on Thursday (January 16) to hit out at her fans, writing: “I used to think sharing snippets, personal info + music tea would build connection but it actually just made ppl entitled ungrateful and disrespectful. It’s time to restore the boundary.”
She added: “No more explanations / updates . No back n forth . All further questions hit punch . Thanks.”
I used to think sharing snippets, personal info + music tea would build connection but it actually just made ppl entitled ungrateful and disrespectful. It’s time to restore the boundary ❤️🙏🏾 be blessed .
— SZA (@sza) January 17, 2025
No more explanations / updates . No back n forth . All further questions hit punch . Thanks
— SZA (@sza) January 17, 2025
The SOS star then attacked one fan who criticized her remarks: “It’s almost like you didn’t read punch clearly announce we were waiting on sample clearance . Almost like wildfires broke out where everyone who worked on this album lives .. almost like you don’t give a fuck, and lack common sense. Almost like u were raised by animals .”
She also revealed that she went against the advice of her longtime manager Punch, who she recently said she’d cut ties with, in teasing new music.
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She wrote: “@iamstillpunch U been told me stop sharing snippets and tea .. thought I was on to something . I’m clear now.
“I was tryna be kind to u n-ggas and give u more than u asked for against punches judgment . No worries that’s dead now.”
Punch then responded with his own ambiguous post, simply using the shifty eyes emoji.
U been told me stop sharing snippets and tea .. thought I was on to something . I’m clear now .
— SZA (@sza) January 17, 2025
It’s almost like you didn’t read punch clearly announce we were waiting on sample clearance . Almost like wildfires broke out where everyone who worked on this album lives .. almost like you don’t give a fuck, and lack common sense. Almost like u were raised by animals .
— SZA (@sza) January 17, 2025
Because I was tryna be kind to u niggas and give u more than u asked for against punches judgment . No worries that’s dead now . 🙂↕️
— SZA (@sza) January 17, 2025
Cause sample clearances always happen within the preferred time frame lmao? I shoulda NEVER tried to give yall what u asked for . It wasn’t professional . It was KINDNESS AND A WILLINGNESS TO APPEASE u lunatics . .
— SZA (@sza) January 17, 2025
Yea atp you gotta just go to hell . I don’t work for you baby . All I can do is my best . Take care .
— SZA (@sza) January 17, 2025
NEVER THAT . Niggas not bullying me . I don’t work for anyone but myself and God . I give so much to my fans energetically in person and online . If niggas wanna act DISGUSTING that’s on them .
— SZA (@sza) January 17, 2025
It was thought that SZA and Punch had parted ways after more than a decade together. However, his social media bio still says he manages the singer.
Over Christmas, SZA wrote: “Nothing to celebrate. The end of an era. I wish him the best whatever his choices may be.”
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She added: “And to be clear I love punch deeply ! NO ONE should be attacking him or being cruel on my behalf . Sometimes ppl grow apart and that’s okay.”
The Grammy-winner also suggested that there was discord behind the scenes regarding the release of extra songs that were left off Lana: “Those were tracks punch and I spoke about releasing together prior. Obviously he stepped away abruptly so sorting the drop out was a bit tricky. Pls Give me a second .. they’ll be loaded.”
