SZA On Tour Anxiety: “I Thought Everyone Was Here For Kendrick'”

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In a new interview with Interview Magazine, SZA opened up about how nervous she was before hitting the road with Kendrick Lamar for the Grand National Tour.

Even though she’s one of the biggest stars in music right now, she admitted she was scared people were only coming to see Kendrick. “Everybody’s going to see Kendrick,” she said. “I don’t even know if I have anything to show these people that’s exciting and new.” SZA shared that she was having “full-on panic attacks” before going on stage or walking red carpets. For years, she said she would skip events because she didn’t think anyone cared she was there.

That same fear followed her into the tour. Despite her success, she was dealing with serious self-doubt.

The truth is, fans love SZA for who she is. Her songs like “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” and “Good Days” have topped charts and connected with millions of people. While her collabs with Kenny, ike the hit “All the Stars”, are major fan favorites, she’s more than capable of shining on her own. Her 2022 album “SOS” proved that, staying at the top of the charts for weeks.

Now that she’s gotten more comfortable being on tour with Kendrick, her mindset has shifted. “F*ck it,” she said. “I don’t have anything else to do, and I want to see where this door is going to lead.” And from the way fans are showing up and showing love, it’s clear SZA has nothing to worry about. She’s not just holding her own, she’s stealing the show.