SZA Looks Back On Hard Times: ‘I Was Hella Depressed’
In a recent interview, SZA opened up about her struggles with depression and the tumultuous times in her life. The TDE songstress revealed that she was “hella depressed” in the past, but has since found solace in her music and her fans.
The 30-year-old singer, who was raised in Staten Island, New York, recalled a particularly tough period in her early 20s when she was struggling to come to terms with the pressures of her rapidly rising career. Despite having released her debut studio album “Ctrl” to widespread critical acclaim in 2017, SZA began to feel overwhelmed by the demands of the music industry and the scrutiny that came with it.
“I was hella depressed, man. I was really struggling,” SZA said. “I felt like I was under a microscope, and I didn’t know how to handle it. I felt like I was losing myself, and that was the hardest part.”
But SZA explained that she has since found a sense of purpose and fulfillment through her music. She has used her platform to speak out on issues like body positivity, mental health, and self-acceptance, and has become a beacon of inspiration for her devoted fanbase.
“This is the most therapeutic thing I’ve ever done, and I don’t think I’d be here without my fans,” SZA said. “They get it, you know? They’re real. They’re honest. And they’re human. They’re flawed. And they’re beautiful.”
With her new music and her message of self-love and empowerment, SZA is determined to continue inspiring her fans and making a positive impact on the world.