SZA Firmly Addresses Song Leaks: ‘You Are A F’ing Thief’
SZA is taking a stand against those who leaked her unreleased music, expressing frustration over the unauthorized dissemination of her work. As she gears up for the release of Lana, the deluxe edition of her chart-topping SOS album, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter is determined to hold individuals accountable for their actions.
“LEAKING MY MUSIC IS STEALING. THIS IS MY JOB. THIS IS MY LIFE AND MY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. YOU ARE A THIEF, AND I PROMISE TO PUT MAXIMUM ENERGY INTO HOLDING EVERYONE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. I AM TIRED,” SZA declared on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday (Jan. 6).
LEAKING MY MUSIC IS STEALING . THIS IS MY JOB . THIS IS MY LIFE AND MY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. YOU ARE A FUCKING THIEF AND I PROMISE TO PUT MAXIMUM ENERGY INTO HOLDING EVERYONE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW . I AM TIRED .
— SZA (@sza) January 6, 2024
This is not the first time SZA has addressed the issue of song leaks. In a November interview with Variety, she emphasized the impact of leaks on her creative process. “When people leak my songs, they ruin them. Then it’s not mine anymore; it’s actually yours. It’s something unfinished that you decided was ready to be shared,” she explained. SZA expressed her frustration, stating, “Now I’m not releasing it… You’ve sent me into a weird space creatively when you could have just waited for me, but you’re selfish.”
In December, SZA unveiled a cover art series for Lana, although a confirmed release date was not provided. She had previously informed fans that the album would feature seven to ten songs.
With nine Grammy nominations, including nods for Record and song of the Year for “Kill Bill” and Album of the Year for SOS, SZA remains a prominent figure in the music industry.
See her post addressing music leaks below.
When music leaks it often lead to delays and/or canceling whole projects. https://t.co/KMcKx5vRXG
— Punch TDE (@iamstillpunch) January 7, 2024