Soulful Collaboration: SZA and Keke Palmer Team Up for Issa Rae-Produced Film

SZA, the critically acclaimed R&B artist, is set to make her acting debut in an untitled buddy comedy movie from TriStar Pictures. The film will see SZA co-starring alongside Keke Palmer, with Rap Sh!t director Lawrence Lamont at the helm and Insecure creator Issa Rae producing.

The news comes after SZA and Palmer’s successful team-up on Saturday Night Live, where SZA was the musical guest and the two collaborated on a hilarious skit about single women looking for “Big Boys” during cuffing season. According to the Deadline report, the opportunity to reunite with Palmer was a key factor in SZA’s decision to take on her first acting role.

Fans have expressed excitement about the project, with one commenting, “I’m sure them on ‘SNL’ got this ball rolling, can’t wait,” and another writing, “I’m crying [because] this is so perfect.” The news has also been celebrated as a showcase of “Black excellence.”

In other SZA news, it appears that the release of her highly anticipated project, LANA, has been delayed. In a now-deleted tweet, the artist informed fans that she would be “starting LANA from scratch” after some songs were leaked, asking them not to inquire about the project further.

Despite the setback, SZA’s fans remain eager to hear new music from the four-time Grammy winner, who has established herself as one of the most groundbreaking artists of her generation. Her acting debut in the upcoming buddy comedy is sure to further cement her status as a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry.

Chad Mauli

Chad is a professional journalist specializing in Hip-Hop culture and writing music reviews.