SZA Skips 2025 Grammys Red Carpet But Pops Up in Audience in a Bubblegum Pink Gown with Sexy Cutouts

Mar. 15, 2025

SZA at the 2025 Grammys/.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

SZAis one shining star.The 35-year-old singer and songwriter embraced ethereal glamour at the2025 Grammys. For the Feb. 2 event, she wore a flowy bubblegum pink gown.The ensemble featured sexy cutout details and crystal embellishments on the bodice. The star accessorized with a matching pink shawl draped around her elbows, layered necklaces and chunky bangle bracelets.Her signature curly hair — a vibrant shade of burgundy red — was was styled into a simple, center-parted look. She tied everything together with a metallic eye look and a glossy lip.SZA at the 2025 Grammys.Kevin Winter/GettySZA, who is also presenting at this year’s ceremony, is nominated for two awards: best R&B song and best R&B performance, both for “Saturn.” In her career, she’s been nominated for 26 Grammys and previously taken home four trophies.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.SZA at the 2025 Grammys.Kevin Mazur/GettyShe won three Grammys just last year, among them, a trophy for best progressive R&B album forS.O.S., best R&B song for “Snooze” and best pop duo/group performance for “Ghost in the Machine,” her song with Phoebe Bridgers.Her first win was in 2022 for best pop duo/group performance for “Kiss Me More,” her song with Doja Cat.Check out all of PEOPLE’s full Grammys coverage here.SZA at the 2024 Grammys.VALERIE MACON/AFP via GettSZA’s sophomore albumS.O.S.earned her nine Grammy nominations, making her the most-nominated artist at the 2024 Grammys.“It’s theculmination of everything. Of the moments leading up to that, even Lizzo and not realizing what was happening and being lost,” SZA recalled to PEOPLE about the sweet onstage moment between her and Lizzo, who presented her with the award. “Then I saw her and I was like, ‘Oh.’ I was realizing what was happening.“She added, “I was just very shocked and very confused and just trying to not miss my award.“For her big night, SZA skipped the red carpet but wore a few different fire looks. She performed “Snooze” and “Kill Bill” during the show before changing into a gown to accept her awards.SZA at 2024 Grammys.Kevin Mazur/GettyThe PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!For her performance, she wore a leather trench coat, a black sleeveless top, cargo pants and a wide-brim hat. SZA then changed into ahigh-neck Do Long dresswith bejeweled accents. The quick change nearly made her miss accepting her award, but she made it just in time.“Sorry I’m out of breath because I was changing then I took a shot and I ran here,” she said as she ran on stage.The Grammys are broadcasting live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS or stream them live and on-demand on Paramount+.

SZAis one shining star.

The 35-year-old singer and songwriter embraced ethereal glamour at the2025 Grammys. For the Feb. 2 event, she wore a flowy bubblegum pink gown.

The ensemble featured sexy cutout details and crystal embellishments on the bodice. The star accessorized with a matching pink shawl draped around her elbows, layered necklaces and chunky bangle bracelets.

Her signature curly hair — a vibrant shade of burgundy red — was was styled into a simple, center-parted look. She tied everything together with a metallic eye look and a glossy lip.

SZA at the 2025 Grammys.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

SZA, who is also presenting at this year’s ceremony, is nominated for two awards: best R&B song and best R&B performance, both for “Saturn.” In her career, she’s been nominated for 26 Grammys and previously taken home four trophies.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

SZA at the 2025 Grammys.Kevin Mazur/Getty

She won three Grammys just last year, among them, a trophy for best progressive R&B album forS.O.S., best R&B song for “Snooze” and best pop duo/group performance for “Ghost in the Machine,” her song with Phoebe Bridgers.

Her first win was in 2022 for best pop duo/group performance for “Kiss Me More,” her song with Doja Cat.

Check out all of PEOPLE’s full Grammys coverage here.

SZA at the 2024 Grammys.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Gett

VALERIE MACON/AFP via Gett

SZA’s sophomore albumS.O.S.earned her nine Grammy nominations, making her the most-nominated artist at the 2024 Grammys.

“It’s theculmination of everything. Of the moments leading up to that, even Lizzo and not realizing what was happening and being lost,” SZA recalled to PEOPLE about the sweet onstage moment between her and Lizzo, who presented her with the award. “Then I saw her and I was like, ‘Oh.’ I was realizing what was happening.”

She added, “I was just very shocked and very confused and just trying to not miss my award.”

For her big night, SZA skipped the red carpet but wore a few different fire looks. She performed “Snooze” and “Kill Bill” during the show before changing into a gown to accept her awards.

SZA at 2024 Grammys.Kevin Mazur/Getty

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

For her performance, she wore a leather trench coat, a black sleeveless top, cargo pants and a wide-brim hat. SZA then changed into ahigh-neck Do Long dresswith bejeweled accents. The quick change nearly made her miss accepting her award, but she made it just in time.

“Sorry I’m out of breath because I was changing then I took a shot and I ran here,” she said as she ran on stage.

The Grammys are broadcasting live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS or stream them live and on-demand on Paramount+.

source: people.com