SZA is giving Beyoncé her flowers—literally and financially. In a candid Instagram comment, the SOS singer revealed that the title track from her chart-topping 2022 album includes an interpolation of Beyoncé’s ballad “Listen” from the Dreamgirls soundtrack—something that would typically come with a hefty publishing fee.
But according to SZA, Queen Bey never demanded a dime.
“I literally owe her half my publishing off interpolation alone on ‘SOS’ and she never pressed me lmao. A generous QUEEN,” SZA commented on a fan-made reel that poked fun at the number of writers listed on Beyoncé’s songs.
Beyoncé Sends Her Love After SZA’s Grammy Wins
The admiration between the two powerhouse artists is clearly mutual. After SZA swept the 2024 Grammy Awards, winning:
- Best R&B Song for “Snooze”
- Best Progressive R&B Album for SOS
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Ghost in the Machine” with Phoebe Bridgers
—Beyoncé marked the moment by sending SZA a bouquet of flowers and a heartfelt handwritten message:
“I’m so happy for you beautiful! Watching you grow and watching you win is an honor. Sending you a huge congrats talented queen. All my love and respect, B.”
SZA Gets Emotional: “Thank You for Seeing Me”
Overwhelmed with gratitude, SZA took to Instagram Stories to express how much Beyoncé’s support has meant to her:
“Thank you for seeing me before anyone else saw me. Thank you for making me feel valuable when I was the tiniest in the room… May God continue to protect and bless you, queen.”
A Lifelong BeyHive Member
SZA has long been open about her admiration for Beyoncé. In a previous Instagram Live session with Lizzo, she confessed to being a huge fan:
“I’ve only seen Beyoncé live once—at Coachella—and Lizzo told me she’s seen her 11 times! I don’t give a f***, I’m getting tickets. I’m a fan, I deserve. F*** y’all, I deserve.”
From sharing publishing rights to sharing flowers, this moment between SZA and Beyoncé is a beautiful testament to female empowerment, respect, and genuine sisterhood in the music industry.
