SZA's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of SZA. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Solána Imani Rowe, professionally known as SZA, is an influential American singer-songwriter. She is known for her diaristic lyrics and genre-bending alternative R&B sound. SZA is a significant figure in contemporary R&B music.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

November 2017: Grammy Nominations

In November 2017, SZA received five Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist, making her the most-nominated female artist at the 2018 Grammy Awards.

2017: Release of Ctrl Album

In 2017, SZA released her debut studio album, Ctrl, which became a critical and commercial success, earning four Grammy Award nominations in 2018.

2017: Soul Train Music Award

In 2017, SZA won the Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist.

2017: Fans Donate to Hurricane Harvey Relief

In 2017, following Hurricane Harvey, SZA invited fans to spend time with her after Ctrl the Tour in exchange for donating essential items such as non-perishable food, diapers, gloves, masks, trash bags, and baby food.

2018: Collaboration on "All the Stars"

In 2018, SZA collaborated with Kendrick Lamar on the single "All the Stars", which achieved top-10 status in both the US and UK and garnered nominations for both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

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2019: Financial Support and Merchandise Line Launch

In 2019, SZA contributed financially toward a fan's chemotherapy treatments and used her platform to help find a kidney donor. That same year, SZA launched a merchandise line called Ctrl Fishing Company, which included apparel featuring phrases such as "Puck Flastic" and "Sustainability Gang", as well as sea animals like blue whales and seahorses.

2019: Billboard Women in Music Rulebreaker Award

SZA received the "Rulebreaker Award" at the Billboard Women in Music event in 2019.

April 2021: Featured on Doja Cat's "Kiss Me More"

In April 2021, SZA was featured on Doja Cat's "Kiss Me More" from the album Planet Her. The song reached number one in New Zealand and the top ten in several countries, becoming the longest-charting all-female collaboration on the Hot 100.

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2021: Partnership with Tazo and American Forests

In 2021, SZA partnered with tea brand Tazo and American Forests to address environmental racism—disproportionate environmental harm affecting Black and brown communities. The corps comprised 25 locally hired fellows trained in climate justice advocacy, tree planting, and maintenance.

September 2022: Inclusion on Time 100 Next List

In September 2022, SZA was included as one of the rising stars on the Time 100 Next List.

September 2023: Collaboration with Drake on "Slime You Out"

In September 2023, SZA collaborated with Drake on the single "Slime You Out" for Drake's album, For All the Dogs. The song became SZA's second to top the Hot 100 chart, after "Kill Bill".

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2023: "Snooze" on Hot 100

In 2023, "Snooze" was the only song by SZA to remain on the Hot 100 for the entire year. It was one of three extra singles from SOS, in addition to "Good Days", "Shirt", and "I Hate U".

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2023: Billboard and Rolling Stone recognition

In 2023, Billboard recognized SZA as the second-greatest pop star and ranked her at the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Artist chart. Rolling Stone ranked her as the 180th best singer of all time.

2023: Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers List

In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked SZA at number 180 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

2023: US Number-One Single with Drake's "Slime You Out"

In 2023, SZA achieved another US number-one single with Drake's "Slime You Out".

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2023: Billboard Women in Music Women of the Year

SZA received "Women of the Year" at the Billboard Women in Music event in 2023.

2024: "Luther" release

In 2024, SZA and Kendrick Lamar released "Luther", which became a US number-one song.

2024: Receipt of Hal David Starlight Award

In 2024, SZA received the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

February 9, 2025: Lana rerelease, Super Bowl performance, and chart success

On February 9, 2025, Lana was rereleased with additional tracks, including "PSA" and "Open Arms" without Travis Scott. SZA was also a featured performer in the Super Bowl LIX halftime show with Lamar. Following this, "30 for 30" reached a new peak, and Lamar's "Not Like Us" broke the record for the longest number-one on US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.