"SZA has a simple explanation for why she didn't get involved in Kendrick Lamar and Drake's beef. "It was something between two grown-ass men, so why would I insert myself between something between two grown-ass men, you know?" she reflected in a GQ cover story, adding, "I didn't really have any stake, per se. Obviously, I love Kendrick. I'm signed to TDE. That's my family. Obviously, I've known Drake for so long and we have a beautiful rapport. And, obviously, it's always unfortunate when the unfortunate occurs.""
"Before Kendrick's "A-minorrrr" lyric struck a chord around the world (including at the Super Bowl and in court), Drake featured SZA on his latest album and implied in a diss track that Kendrick was in her shadow. SZA didn't anticipate that fans would read into her decision to perform her Drake collab "Rich Baby Daddy" on her Grand National Tour with Kendrick, pointing out that Kendrick's 2012 collab with Drake, "Poetic Justice," was also on the setlist. "I don't know why I wouldn't be celebrating some shit that I ate up," she concluded with a laugh."
SZA declined to insert herself into the Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud, describing it as an issue between two grown men and saying she had no personal stake. She emphasized loyalty to Kendrick and TDE while acknowledging a long-standing rapport with Drake. She performed the Drake collaboration "Rich Baby Daddy" on tour alongside Kendrick's "Poetic Justice," explaining she celebrates music she appreciates. Regarding Nicki Minaj's criticism, SZA said there is no personal connection or backstory, briefly posted a screenshot when Minaj criticized her, and noted Minaj later redirected attacks toward Jay-Z and Roc Nation, which SZA felt was not her place to address.
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