SZA has made waves at the Grammy’s Awards 2025 with her blend of genre-defying music. Now, everyone’s wondering about SZA and her personal life. But, despite being a famous artist, she has tried to keep her personal life a mystery. So, let’s find out about her personal life and her vast music career.
| Full Name | Solana Imani Rowe |
| Date of Birth | 8 November, 1989 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Residence | Maplewood, New Jersey, United States |
| Father | Abdul Mubarak Rowe |
| Mother | Audrey Rowe |
| Music Genres | R&B, Neo-Soul, Alternative R&B |
| Debut Album | Ctrl (2017) |
| Latest Album | SOS (2022) |
| Record Label | Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) |
| Awards | Grammy Awards’ Winner |
| Net Worth | Around $12 million (as of 2025) |
SZA’s Early Life & Education
SZA was born in St. Louis and raised in Maplewood in a practicing Muslim family. Her father was an executive producer at CNN and her mother was an executive at AT&T. While SZA pursued a Marine Biology degree from Delaware State University.
She was a competitive gymnast and spent most of her time in training. She was also very fond of different music genres and eventually dropped out of university to pursue a career in music.
Beginning of SZA’s Music Career
After dropping out, SZA started creating music. She created a unique combination of music genres like neo-soul and R&B by getting inspiration from various artists.
SZA started her music career by releasing two of her mixtapes independently, See.SZA.Run (2012) and S (2013). These albums caught the eye of Top Dawg Entertainment. SZA became the first artist to sign with Top Dawg Entertainment and she started releasing albums with them.
SZA’s Breakthrough in the Industry
SZA released her first project “the EP Z” with Top Dawg Entertainment in 2014. And, she released her debut studio album “Ctrl” with her label in 2017 and it was a super hit. Ctrl album connected with audiences globally because of its raw emotions. This album earned him multiple Grammy nominations.
More Albums and Success
After Ctrl’s massive success, SZA released other albums with the passage of time. She worked with Kendrick Lamar on her album “All the Stars for Black Panther: The Album.” This album earned her a nomination at the Academy Awards.
Then, she released her long-awaited sophomore album, SOS. SOS spread like a wild fire and debuted No. 1 on the Billboard 200. SOS’s multiple songs like Kill Bill, Shirt, Nobody Gets Me, Kiss Me More, Saturn, and The Weekend stayed trending on the Billboard Charts.
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SZA’s Daughter and Personal Life
SZA’s personal life is nothing but a mystery. There have been multiple rumors about SZA having a daughter but she has not publicly confirmed or denied it. However, rumor has it that she has a daughter who was born in 2017. Besides that, SZA has talked about wanting to have a kid and asked her best friend to adopt a baby and raise her.
Recognition and Awards
- SZA is one of the leading artists in the music industry and has got multiple recognition for her talents. She has won 69 awards out of 229 nominations as of 2025 across various platforms.
- She got 5 nominations at the Grammy awards for her debut album, Ctrl, but did not win any awards that year.
- She got her first Grammy with Doja Cat for Best Pop Duo/ Group Performance for Kiss me More in 2022.
- Her second studio album, SOS, won 4 Grammys in 2024.
- She has won 8 times from 31 nominations in Billboard Music Awards.
- She has 6 BET Music Awards.
- She has 6 Soul Train Music Awards.
- She has won 4 awards out of 23 nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards.
- She has nominations at the Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Critics’ Choice Awards for her album with Kendrick Lamar for their album, All the Stars for Black Pather: The Album.
SZA’s Net Worth
SZA’s net worth is $12 million as of 2025. Her main income sources come from music sales, music streaming revenue, concert tours, and brand endorsements. Moreover, she has worked with major brands like Fenty Beauty and Nike which generate her good revenue.
