SZA is growing into her own as one of the most talented R&B artists in a generation, and her piercing lyrics always feel relatable because she never fears to show us her insecurities and flaws. These aforementioned qualities were apparent when she released her debut album CTRL in 2017, and SZA bore her essence into several songs therein, such as the track “Drew Barrymore.” For a long time, though, fans have wondered why exactly the song is named…

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'It wasn't just titled after you': SZA finally explains why she has a song named after Drew Barrymore, so get out the tissues

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SZA Gave The Most Heartfelt Speech About Drew Barrymore’s Impact On Her

SZA is thanking Drew Barrymore for inspiring her. On Monday, the R&B star visited The Drew Barrymore Show and held back tears as she shared how the actress inspired the Ctrl song named after her. 
	“It was inspired by you. It wasn’t just titled after you,” SZA told the talk show host. “The energy that you carry, even my outfit, is inspired by the way you’ve made me feel my entire life, like the carefree [energy].” 
	“You don’t understand. I wrot…

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SZA Tells Drew Barrymore ‘You Gave Me Permission to Be Myself’

R&B sensation SZA recently appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show and delivered a heartfelt message to the actress, revealing how Drew Barrymore has been a lifelong inspiration to her. 
During Monday’s episode, SZA, holding back tears, told Barrymore that the Ctrl song “Drew Barrymore” was more than just a title.
“It was inspired by you,” the singer shared. “The energy that you carry, even my outfit, is inspired by the way you’ve made me feel my en…

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SZA thanks Drew Barrymore for inspiring her on talk show appearance

SZA, at least in her music, has never been afraid to share painful moments in her life. Her openness in her music is why she’s become such a force and beloved figure within the industry. Songs like 2017’s “Drew Barrymore” off of her debut album Ctrl are prime example of this. Here, she pens a heartbreaking retelling of a time when she went to a party expecting to go with this guy she liked. However, upon arriving, he wound up coming with another…

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SZA Reveals To Drew Barrymore How Much She's Meant To Her Career In Emotional Heart-To-Heart

Drew Barrymore revealed what her kids call her movies on 'The Drew Barrymore Show.'

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SZA has spoken to Drew Barrymore about the song she named after her, as well as her venture into writing children’s music.The singer-songwriter and 2024 Glastonbury headliner made the comments during a new interview on The Drew Barrymore Show yesterday (January 13), and explained how the ‘Ctrl’ track reflected the admiration she feels for the actor.“It was inspired by you, it wasn’t just the title,” SZA began when asked about the 2017 song. “[It…

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Watch SZA talk to Drew Barrymore about ‘Drew Barrymore’ and moving towards children’s music

SZA’s admiration for Drew Barrymore is well documented. On her debut studio album, CTRL, she even named a song after the Charlie’s Angels actor. So, today (January 13) when the “Drive” singer made an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show viewers knew they were in for a touching treat, and they were not disappointed. During their chat, an emotional SZA thanked Drew Barrymore for “giving here permission” to be herself. “I wrote you this letter tha…

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SZA Thanked Drew Barrymore For Giving Her ‘Permission To Be Myself’ During In An Emotional Sit-Down

Ahead of her first film hitting theaters this weekend, SZA checked off another first: her talk show debut.  The Grammy Award winner appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” Monday and kicked off her interview lauding the actress for being her inspiration. The “Good Days” singer said she wrote a letter to the talk show host she never sent, thanking her for being “one of the few lovely white women” she emulates.  “When you’re younger and you’re a Bla…

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SZA Tells Drew Barrymore Why She Named a Song After Her, Says She's 'One of the Few Lovely White Women' She Emulates

SZA details explains to Drew Barrymore why she named a song after her, saying she has looked up to the actress all her life.

'It wasn't just titled after you': SZA finally explains why she has a song named after Drew Barrymore, so get out the tissues

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