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SZA
Also known as Solana Imani Rowe
Career
Active 2011 – present
Biography
About SZA
Singer SZA is an American musician known for her genre-blending R&B and introspective lyrics. She first gained attention with EPs like 'S' and 'Z,' and her image and style have landed her features in magazines such as Vogue. In 2022, she released the top 10 single 'Kill Bill.' Born Solána Imani Rowe, she grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey, raised as a Muslim and bullied after the September 11 attacks. Her stage name comes from the Supreme Alphabet: 'Z' and 'A' stand for 'Zig-Zag' and 'Allah.' Her critically acclaimed album SOS won three Grammys, including Best Pop Song for 'Snooze.' At 36, she stands 5'6" with black hair and brown eyes, and she has various tattoos. She first met Kendrick Lamar at his 2011 CMJ performance, and her Instagram following has reached 23.1 million.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2011-present (started around 21 years old; 15 years active)
- Birthplace
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Ethnicity
- Black
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Tattoos
- Various
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 23.1m (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
Why does her stage name have a specific meaning?
Her stage name 'SZA' derives from the Supreme Alphabet, where 'Z' and 'A' represent 'Zig-Zag' and 'Allah,' a nod to her Islamic upbringing.
How did her early life shape her career?
Raised as a Muslim and bullied after 9/11, she channeled those experiences into her music, which often explores themes of identity and resilience.
What are some notable milestones in her career?
She broke through with EPs 'S' and 'Z,' later releasing the top 10 hit 'Kill Bill' in 2022, and her album SOS won three Grammys, including Best Pop Song for 'Snooze.'
Did you know
- She was born Solána Imani Rowe, but her stage name 'SZA' is a reference to the Supreme Alphabet, where 'Z' and 'A' mean 'Zig-Zag' and 'Allah'.
- She met Kendrick Lamar at his 2011 CMJ performance, a connection that later influenced her career.
- Her father worked as a CNN producer and her mother at AT&T, a background that contrasts with her musical path.
- She has a niece named Jessica Patrick, indicating a close family network including an older half-sister Tiffany.
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