SZA Explains Why She Didn’t Talk to Beyoncé at the 2024 Grammys

Leah Degrazia
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Originally appeared on E! Online

SZA is just a normal girl when it comes to Beyoncé.

The "Snooze" singer revealed the relatable reason she didn't get a chance to talk to Queen Bey at the 2024 Grammys, which took place at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 4.

"I was scared to go over to Beyoncé," SZA exclusively told E! News' Francesca Amiker. "I can't speak unless she wants to speak, in my brain, because I don't want to bother her. She looked so peaceful and beautiful."

Summing up why she was so starstruck by the "Formation" singer, SZA added, "I just admire her. She's a masterclass on poise, grace, artistry, beauty and kindness."

While SZA didn't get to have her Beyoncé moment, the 34-year-old did, however, share a conversation with another member of the Carter family.

"Jay-Z did speak to me," SZA revealed. "I was so grateful. Those are literally my favorite people, and it's so crazy that I be seeing them in real life."

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The R&B star went on to state that the "Empire State of Mind" rapper, who took home the Dre. Dre Global Impact Award at the event, is her "all-time favorite."

"Jay-Z means the world to me," SZA gushed. "I'm a Jay-Z stan so bad."

Talking to one of her idols wasn't the only good thing to happen to SZA at the Grammys. She also took home three awards: Best R&B Song for "Snooze," Best Urban Contemporary Album for SOS and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her Phoebe Bridgers collaboration "Ghosts in the Machine."

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Looking toward the future, the singer hopes to expand her impact into projects outside of music as well. For one, she's teamed up for a special performance in partnership with Mastercard for the Priceless Planet Coalition, which is committed to restoring 100 million trees across the globe.

"I'm trying to dive more into my efforts of how I can help in the world," SZA explained. "I just want to branch out and see what kind of woman I really want to be."

She added, "I feel so blessed and I feel like there's so much that needs to be done, and I have the energy for it."

Keep reading to catch up on all of the winners from the 2024 Grammys.

<p>Album of the Year</p>

<p>Album of the Year</p>


<p>Record of the Year</p>

<p>Record of the Year</p>


<p>Best New Artist</p>

<p>Best New Artist</p>

Gracie Abrams
Fred again..
Ice Spice
Jelly Roll
Coco Jones
Noah Kahan
WINNER: Victoria Monét
The War and Treaty


<p>Song of the Year</p>

<p>Song of the Year</p>

Lana Del Rey – "A&W"
Taylor Swift – "Anti-Hero"
Jon Batiste – "Butterfly"
Dua Lipa – "Dance the Night"
Miley Cyrus – "Flowers"
SZA – "Kill Bill"
Olivia Rodrigo – "Vampire"
WINNER: Billie Eilish – "What Was I Made For


<p>Best Pop Duo/Group Performance</p>

<p>Best Pop Duo/Group Performance</p>


<p>Best Pop Vocal Album</p>

<p>Best Pop Vocal Album</p>

Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
Ed Sheeran – (Subtract)
WINNER: Taylor Swift – Midnights


<p>Best Music Video</p>

<p>Best Music Video</p>

WINNER: The Beatles – "I'm Only Sleeping" 
Tyler Childers – "In Your Love"
Billie Eilish – "What Was I Made For?" 
Kendrick Lamar – "Count Me Out"
Troye Sivan – "Rush"


<p>Best Rap Album</p>

<p>Best Rap Album</p>

Drake & 21 Savage – Her Loss
WINNER: Killer Mike – Michael
Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
Nas – King's Disease III
Travis Scott – Utopia


<p>Best Rap Song</p>

<p>Best Rap Song</p>


<p>Best Song Written For Visual Media</p>

<p>Best Song Written For Visual Media</p>

Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua – "Barbie World"
Dua Lipa – "Dance the Night"
Ryan Gosling – "I'm Just Ken"
Rihanna – "Lift Me Up"
WINNER: Billie Eilish – "What Was I Made For?"


<p>Best Latin Pop Album</p>

<p>Best Latin Pop Album</p>


<p>Best Rock Album</p>

<p>Best Rock Album</p>

Foo Fighters – But Here We Are
Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher
Metallica – 72 Seasons
WINNER: Paramore – This Is Why
Queens of the Stone Age – In Times New Roman…


<p>Best Rock Song</p>

<p>Best Rock Song</p>

WINNER: Boygenius – "Not Strong Enough"
Foo Fighters – "Rescued"
Olivia Rodrigo – "Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl"
Queens of the Stone Age – "Emotion Sickness"
The Rolling Stones – "Angry"


<p>Best Country Album</p>

<p>Best Country Album</p>

Kelsea Ballerini – Rolling Up the Welcome Mat
Brothers Osborne – Brothers Osborne
Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan
Tyler Childers – Rustin' In the Rain
WINNER: Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country


<p>Best Country Song</p>

<p>Best Country Song</p>


<p>Best R&B Album</p>

<p>Best R&B Album</p>

Babyface – Girls Night Out
Coco Jones – What I Didn't Tell You (Deluxe)
Emily King – Special Occasion
WINNER: Victoria Monét – Jaguar II
Summer Walker – Clear 2: Soft Life EP


<p>Best R&B Song</p>

<p>Best R&B Song</p>

Coco Jones – "ICU"
Halle – "Angel"
Robert Glasper ft. SiR & Alex Isley – "Back to Love"
WINNER: SZA – "Snooze"
Victoria Monét – "On My Mama"


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