Singer SZA Has Awkward Wardrobe Malfunction Accepting AMA
Cameras cut away to avoid any NSFW footage.

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Chart-topper SZA needed help walking up stairs while accepting an award after what appeared to be a wardrobe malfunction at the American Music Awards. The “Kill Bill” hitmaker was nominated for six awards at Monday’s fan-voted event in Las Vegas. After she won Favorite Female R&B Artist, SZA (born Solána Imani Rowe) needed two people to help her walk to the stage due to her tight dress. While trying to hop up one step due to the floor-length fishtail dress constricting her legs, the alt-soul singer had to quickly protect her chest from escaping her outfit. Cameras cut away to avoid any NSFW footage though Sza could be spotted appearing to say, “I can’t get up there.” Social media users were quick to comment on SZA’s outfit, which included bedazzled silver pasties. One comment read, “That wasn’t a wardrobe malfunction, but rather a poor choice of wardrobe.” SZA also won Best R&B Song for her hit “Saturn” but “Luther”, her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, missed out on two key awards. When she finally got to the podium, SZA told the crowd “I love you so much, just as much as you love me, probably more.”
🎥 | @SZA’s acceptance speech for ‘Favorite Female R&B Artist’ at the 2025 American Music Awards #AMAs
— SZA Source (@sourcesza) May 27, 2025
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