"Not paying to see a mic off": Internet hits SZA with lip-syncing accusation after she stumbles during her tour performance

The All the Stars singer SZA and Kendrick Lamar began their Grand National Tour on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium. SZA and Kendrick rocked the stage with their incredible setlist and performed on some of their hits, including their 2024 song, Luther.

However, while SZA was performing on Diamond Boy (DTM), a minor mishap occurred between her and the dancer she was performing with. Netizens took to social media to discuss it, and they also pointed out that SZA was lip-syncing and not singing live during the concert.

This is what one of them had to say:

''Not paying to see a mic off''- said (@baristawtattoos)

Netizens accuse SZA of lip-syncing during her Grand National Tour

The Like That singer Kendrick Lamar and SZA have begun their Grand National Tour, and April 19 marked their first performance. The first show was held at the Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium.

SZA began her set with 30 for 30, a single from her reissue album Lana. While SZA was in the seventh act and performing on Diamond Boy (DTM), a minor mishap happened when she was performing a choreographed dance step with a dancer in an insect-like costume.

The clip is making the rounds on the internet. Netizens also accused her of lip-syncing during the performance, and they voiced their thoughts on the same on social media. This is what a few of them had to say:

''Everytime I see sza perform the mic is off''- penned (@vicalexanderr)

''When the budget went to outfits, not mics''- added (@Scope360Journal)

''It’s always off… I promise you don’t wanna hear the sound of it on 😂''- remarked (@Bseverson345)

Some netizens accused SZA during the Grand National Tour, while some also pointed out that she was lip-syncing during the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Kendrick Lamar. This is what they had to say:

''It was off for the super bowl too like im convinced she can’t perform live''- expressed (@stfulars)

''She did it in the Super Bowl too''- criticized (@RafyTooBlunt)

These were some of the reactions that accused SZA. Kendrick and SZA performed altered sets, and it started with Kendrick performing on Wacced out murals, followed by Squabble Up, King Kunta, ELEMENT, and TV off.

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The next was performed by SZA. She started with 30 by 30, followed by Love Galore, Broken Clocks, and The Weekend. The show was graced by over 40,000 fans and music lovers, meaning a packed stadium echoing with hit tracks from two of the most celebrated rappers and singers from the hip-hop industry.

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