SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe, is renowned for her deeply personal and often raw lyrics that explore themes of love, heartbreak, and relationships. Despite the candid nature of her music, the Grammy-winning artist maintains a notoriously private stance on her own romantic life, offering only glimpses into her dating history. Her journey through love has been marked by a significant long-term commitment and a few high-profile, albeit brief, public associations.
One of the most profound relationships in SZA's life was with an unnamed fashion designer, a partnership that spanned 11 years and included a five-year engagement. This relationship reportedly began in high school, indicating a deep, formative connection. SZA revealed details about this significant bond in a 2023 Rolling Stone interview, describing her ex-fiancé as a recluse who rarely used social media. The couple became unengaged approximately five or six years prior to the 2023 interview, marking the end of a pivotal chapter in her life.
In 2009, SZA had a brief romantic involvement with Canadian rapper Drake. This past relationship came to public light when Drake referenced it in his 2020 guest verse on 21 Savage and Metro Boomin’s song "Mr. Right Now," rapping, "Yeah, said she wanna f*** to some SZA, wait / ’Cause I used to date SZA back in ’08." SZA later clarified on Twitter that the relationship actually occurred in 2009, noting the "poetic rap license" in Drake's lyrics. Both artists have since confirmed their past connection, maintaining that they have always remained "cool."
Rumors of a dalliance between SZA and fellow artist Kehlani circulated in September 2021. Speculation arose after the two were seen holding hands while heading into Rihanna’s Met Gala afterparty. Further fueling the rumors, Kehlani posted an Instagram Story featuring herself and SZA in a car together with the caption, "Don’t speak to me or my girlfriend ever again." However, neither SZA nor Kehlani publicly confirmed a romantic relationship, and they continue to be regarded as good friends.
More recently, in June 2023, SZA was linked to rapper Travis Scott after he made a surprise appearance at her concert in Manchester, England. The two have collaborated on several tracks, including "Love Galore," "Open Arms," and "Telekinesis," which only intensified the speculation. The rumor mill continued to churn when SZA made a cameo in Scott’s "K-Pop" music video the following month. Despite the public appearances and collaborations, neither artist has confirmed a romantic involvement, leaving their relationship status unaddressed.
SZA consistently emphasizes her desire for privacy regarding her romantic life, often joking in her lyrics about past partners rather than naming them publicly. In a 2024 interview on "Chicken Shop Date," she candidly discussed the challenges of dating, stating, "I feel like I can catch ‘em, but I cannot keep ‘em." Her current relationship status remains largely private, reflecting her long-standing preference to keep her personal life separate from her public persona, despite the intense scrutiny that comes with her global fame.