SZA & Kendrick Lamar

Born on November 8, 1989, in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey, Solána Imani Rowe, known professionally as SZA, is an American singer-songwriter renowned for her introspective lyrics and genre-blending sound. Her music seamlessly fuses elements of R&B, hip-hop, pop, and alternative styles.
SZA began her musical journey with self-released EPs like See.SZA.Run (2012) and S (2013), leading to her signing with Top Dawg Entertainment in 2013. Her debut studio album, Ctrl (2017), received critical acclaim and earned four Grammy nominations. The album's success solidified her status in the music industry.
In 2022, she released her second studio album, SOS, which showcased her versatility by incorporating rock, hip-hop, and pop influences. The album spent thirteen weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single "Kill Bill," her first global number-one track. In 2024, SOS was reissued as the deluxe album Lana, introducing top-ten singles like "Saturn" and "30 for 30."
Throughout her career, SZA has collaborated with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Doja Cat, and Travis Scott. Her accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, and an American Music Award. In 2024, she was honored with the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, Lamar is known for his profound lyricism and innovative approach to hip-hop.
He began his career under the moniker K.Dot, releasing his first mixtape in 2003. After signing with Top Dawg Entertainment in 2005, he gained prominence with his debut studio album, Section.80 (2011). His major-label debut, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2012), received critical acclaim and is considered one of the greatest concept albums of all time.
Lamar's subsequent albums, To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) and Damn (2017), further solidified his status in the music industry. Damn earned him the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018, making him the first non-classical or jazz artist to receive the honor.
In 2022, he released Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, and in 2024, he dropped GNX, which included chart-topping singles like "Not Like Us" and "Luther," the latter featuring SZA. His work often addresses themes of race, identity, and social justice, resonating with a wide audience.
Lamar's accolades include 22 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Brit Award. In 2025, he headlined the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, breaking viewership records with 133.5 million domestic viewers.