SZA previews new single after finishing tour with Kendrick Lamar
SZA is having a career-defining year. After wrapping her record-breaking Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar, she’s giving fans even more to be excited about. Over the weekend, she previewed a brand-new single on social media. At the same time, she’s teasing an upcoming Lana Tour, and stepping into a major fashion role as Vans’ first-ever Artistic Director.
As summer 2025 winds down, SZA is only heating up.
A Grand Finale in Stockholm
The Grand National Tour ended on August 9, 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden. It marked the finale of a global journey that spanned more than three months and 40 sold-out arenas across North America and Europe. The tour wasn’t just successful—it was historic.
Kicking off in April in Minneapolis, the tour drew over 1.1 million attendees and grossed more than $256 million in ticket sales. On opening night alone, the tour set a rap concert revenue record, pulling in a staggering $9 million.
Each show was a visual and emotional experience. SZA’s performances were wrapped in ethereal imagery—floating vines, oversized insects, surreal lighting, and choreography that evoked metamorphosis. From a cocoon-shaped stage prop to moments where she appeared to levitate or sprout wings, her show was designed to immerse the audience in her emotional world.
This tour wasn’t just a celebration of success—it was a statement of artistic growth.
A Stellar Year of Music
Tour aside, SZA has been riding the wave of multiple hit singles in 2025. She’s proven her versatility, working across genres and emotions.
One of the biggest moments this year was her feature on Kendrick Lamar’s “Luther”, which spent an incredible 13 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. The single was widely praised for its poetic lyricism and dynamic structure, and SZA’s contribution was a key highlight.
She also released “30 for 30” earlier this year, a collaboration with Kendrick from the SOS Deluxe: Lana edition. The track gave fans a taste of the emotional weight and sonic richness that’s defined her recent work.
Then there was “Saturn”, her Grammy-nominated ballad that showcased her vocal control and lyrical maturity. That song alone solidified her position as one of the most compelling voices in modern R&B and alt-pop.
New Single Preview Sparks Fan Frenzy
Over the weekend, SZA dropped a surprise Instagram Story from the studio. A short video featured her singing over a previously unheard instrumental. No official title or release date was included, but the few seconds of audio were enough to light up social media.
The song sounded like classic SZA—emotional, raw, and melodically intricate. Fans immediately started speculating whether the new track is a standalone single or the lead-in to a larger project.
The timing of the preview, right after the tour’s conclusion, has fans thinking this could mark the start of her next musical era.
And given SZA’s history of surprise drops, it wouldn’t be out of character for the song to release with little warning in the coming days or weeks.
Lana Tour Could Launch a New Era
In parallel with her new music, SZA has been teasing a headlining Lana Tour, which would be her first solo tour since SOS Live and the Grand National run. The tour name references the deluxe version of her critically acclaimed SOS album, released in December 2024 and titled SOS: Lana.
That deluxe edition added over a dozen new songs, giving the project new emotional and thematic layers. While SOS centered on vulnerability and romantic reckoning, Lana leaned more into growth, independence, and emotional closure.
Naming a tour after that project signals that SZA intends to build a full visual and performance world around it. And based on the scale of her last shows, fans are expecting something cinematic, stylish, and emotionally charged.
Though no dates or cities have been officially announced, signs point to a 2026 launch.
Becoming Vans’ Artistic Director
SZA’s creative expansion doesn’t stop with music. Earlier this week, she was named Artistic Director of Vans, the iconic skate and streetwear brand. This is the first time in Vans’ history that an artist has held such a role, and it marks a major milestone for both SZA and the company.
Her appointment is part of a multi-year partnership that will include creative direction on new product lines, global campaigns, and storytelling through visuals and design.
The first campaign already dropped, featuring SZA styled in the Knu Skool sneaker—a chunky, 90s-inspired silhouette she’s often seen wearing in real life. The campaign embraces transformation, mirroring the same themes that show up in her music.
SZA explained that her vision for the brand includes joy, community, creativity, and intersectionality. She said she feels “free” when wearing Vans—something she wants to share with fans through her designs.
This isn’t just a brand partnership—it’s an artistic statement. And for fans, it’s another way to connect with her on a visual and lifestyle level.
Why SZA’s Moves Matter
What makes SZA’s latest projects feel significant isn’t just their scale—it’s the intention behind them. She’s not rushing content. She’s curating experiences.
Every detail in her work, whether it’s a vocal inflection, a visual motif, or a sneaker design, feels deliberate. It’s part of a larger ecosystem of creativity that invites fans to feel something deeper.
She moves between music, fashion, and performance without ever feeling forced. That ease is part of her appeal. She doesn’t just release songs—she builds worlds around them.
And whether she’s floating across a stage or designing a sneaker, she’s telling stories about becoming.
What to Expect Next
With a new single teased, the Lana Tour building anticipation, and her Vans role freshly launched, fans have a lot to look forward to in the final stretch of 2025.
The new single could drop at any moment. Tour dates are likely in development. And new product from her Vans partnership may land before the holiday season.
Whether you’re in it for the music, the fashion, or the live experience, one thing is clear: SZA’s next chapter has already begun.
