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SZA Slams Rumor She Was Hired in Case Justin Bieber Dropped Out of Coachella Performance

2026-04-12 05:00:00 UTC

Coachella 2026: SZA clarifies rumors of being a stand-in for Justin Bieber - ‘Lmao who made this up?’ | - The Times of India

2026-04-12 05:00:00 UTC

SZA clears up rumors about being a stand-in for Justin Bieber at Coachella 2026, stating ’no one paid me a dime’ on social media.

SZA Denies Rumor She Was Hired as Coachella Backup for Justin Bieber - Indio Today

2026-04-12 05:00:00 UTC

SZA has denied rumors that she was hired as a backup performer for Justin Bieber's Coachella 2026 set in case the 'Baby' singer canceled at the last minute. The 'Kill Bill' singer commented on an Instagram post claiming she was paid six figures to 'stay Coachella-ready,' saying 'Lmao who made this up? I've seen this 4 times now. I'm in New York no one paid me a dime.' While fans speculated SZA may make a surprise appearance during Bieber's set, the singer confirmed she has no plans to join him on stage.

Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA (/ˈsɪzə/ SIZ-ə), is an American singer-songwriter. Known for her diaristic songwriting and genre explorations, she is regarded as a prominent figure in influencing contemporary R&B music and popularizing alternative R&B.

After gaining attention online with two self-released extended plays (EP), SZA signed to Top Dawg Entertainment in 2013. Under the label, she released the lo-fi and psychedelic EP Z (2014) and her R&B debut album Ctrl (2017). The latter was critically acclaimed and placed in several year-end lists. Following Ctrl, she engaged in a series of high-profile collaborations over the next four years. These included the top-ten singles "All the Stars" (2018) with Kendrick Lamar, which garnered Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations, and "Kiss Me More" (2021) with Doja Cat, which won SZA her first Grammy Award.