SZA reveals high-functioning autism diagnosis after undergoing medical testing

She announced the diagnosis on Instagram, explaining that she 'finally took the time' to be formally evaluated

Singer-songwriter SZA has revealed that she has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism after recently undergoing a formal medical assessment, sharing the news with fans on social media.

The Grammy-winning artist announced the diagnosis on Instagram, explaining that she had "finally took the time" to be evaluated by medical professionals.

In her post, SZA said she had been formally diagnosed as someone with high-functioning autism and traits associated with Asperger's syndrome.

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Responding to the diagnosis with humour, the singer wrote, "stop playing in my face cause pattern recognition told me and I WILL get to the bottom if it thanks . pretty sure this is why I’m taking Ai so personally btw lol. And also why I’m in every comment section."

The revelation prompted an outpouring of support from fans across social media, with many praising the artist for speaking openly about her experience.

The announcement comes during a busy period in SZA's career following the release of her collaboration with Steve Lacy on the single "is it cool?".

SZA recently reflected on a period of creative uncertainty after the success of SOS, Lana and her tour before working with Lacy.

"After SOS, Lana, and the tour, I was feeling strange… nothing was inspiring me. One day Michael showed up with Steve and he blessed me with an INSANE package of beats. Right then and there I recorded in front of him. Being near Steve, feeling the deep and raw resonance of his voice, his laugh, his spicy Venus in Aries energy: it literally revived me! He played demos from his album and I cried."

SZA's announcement comes amid her renewed criticism of artificial intelligence in music after recently discovering that hundreds of her songs had reportedly been used to train AI models.