Lizzo teams up with SZA for new mixtape track
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Lizzo and SZA are teaming up for a new musical collaboration, currently in the works for Lizzo’s upcoming mixtape. The duo, who have maintained a close friendship since meeting in 2013, have been sharing behind-the-scenes moments from their studio sessions.
In a recent Instagram Story, SZA teased their latest project, captioning it: “Working on a guest star for bookie Lizzo’s new mixtape [heart emoji].”
sza teasing new music w lizzo via ig stories👀 @sza pic.twitter.com/phWlkGJ3zm
Their longstanding bond, forged over casual hangouts and tour moments, has evolved into a creative partnership. In a 2023 interview with UPROXX, SZA reflected on their friendship: “We kept talking and hanging out. The other day, I went over to her house... she gave me a muumuu, and we just laid in the yard... this is what the f*** friendship is about.”
🚨 @SZA shares new music snippet in the studio with @Lizzo via Instagram story pic.twitter.com/40l6SqkMpR
Lizzo recently revealed that her fifth studio album, Love in Real Life, is complete. “ALBUM IS DONE YALL!” she announced on Instagram, adding that she managed to finish it the same day she underwent an emergency root canal and confirmed her Saturday Night Live appearance.
However, the release of her first single from the album, Still Bad, has drawn criticism—particularly over its upbeat tone. Responding via X (formerly Twitter), Lizzo defended her sound, calling negative takes on her style “lazy.” She argued that optimistic music has long been part of Black musical history, referencing artists like James Brown, Funkadelic, and Janet Jackson. “‘Still Bad’ is a break-up song with the world,” she explained, highlighting the track's message about disconnecting from digital toxicity.
Despite backlash, Lizzo remains steadfast in her artistic direction, asserting, “I’m out here reclaiming rock n roll for US.”