Well, this happened. SZA walked away from the American Music Awards with more than just trophies; she also delivered one of the night’s most unforgettable moments, and it had everything to do with fashion meeting reality.
The Grammy-winning R&B star had a big night at the AMAs in Las Vegas, snagging both Favorite Female R&B Artist and Favorite R&B Song for her chart-topper “Saturn.” But before she could thank her fans, SZA had to tackle an unexpected challenge: getting to the stage in her show-stopping, ultra-fitted black gown.
As cameras rolled, the “Saturn” singer was seen hilariously struggling to climb a few short steps, her glamorous, floor-length dress proving more restrictive than a runway-ready one. With two sharply dressed aides offering a helping hand, she slowly made her way up until she decided to hop her way to the mic, sparking laughter from the audience and quickly going viral online.
SZA handled it all with the poise and humor fans love her for. Laughing at herself as she carefully held her chest — “clutching her sparkly pasties” to avoid a wardrobe malfunction — she never missed a beat. At one point, it looked like she might give up, but she powered through like the pro she is.
Once on stage, SZA kept it humble, thanking her fans and inner circle for supporting her. She also gave a nod to viral star Kai Cenat, who presented her with the award, shouting out his Streamer University program in her acceptance speech.
The awards kept rolling in for the genre-blending artist. “Saturn,” her 2024 hit, beat out stiff competition from the likes of Chris Brown, Muni Long, The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, and Tommy Richman — proving once again that SZA is in a league of her own.