SZA’s surprising comment fuels moon landing conspiracy chatter

Fans react as SZA’s comment on a reel about Laika being sent to space is interpreted as doubting the moon landing

R&B star SZA has unexpectedly found herself at the centre of a social media stir after a comment she left on a reel about Laika, the first dog sent to space, was interpreted by some users as questioning the authenticity of the Apollo moon landing. The comment, spotted by users on a popular pop culture forum, quickly racked up attention as screenshots began circulating with mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.

The context of the original clip was a tribute to Laika, the Soviet space dog launched into orbit in 1957 aboard Sputnik 2, a historical moment that predated human spaceflight by years. Within the reel’s comments, SZA’s remark was seen as suggesting she thinks the moon landings might not have been real, though she didn’t explicitly say so in the post that was shared on the forum.

Responses from other commenters ranged widely. Some dismissed the interpretation as overblown or joked that her comment wasn’t meant to assert a belief in the conspiracy outright, while others pointed out that she has been known to post playful or provocative thoughts online that are not necessarily literal.

Debates over whether the Apollo moon landings were staged have circulated for decades, with conspiracy theories claiming the landings were faked, despite extensive scientific evidence and multiple missions that documented lunar surface exploration. These theories often hinge on misinterpretations of photographic details or misrepresented interviews, but experts and historical records consistently affirm that the landings did happen, with missions like Apollo 11 marking humanity’s first steps on the lunar surface.

Social media users weighed in heavily after the comment gained traction. Some defended SZA, suggesting her remark was taken out of context or meant as a tongue-in-cheek observation given the reel’s nostalgic and emotional tone about Laika. Others criticised the spread of misinformation, noting that mixing celebrity comments with deep historical events can confuse audiences who look to entertainers for insight on issues outside their expertise.