SZA surprised fans on social media with a heartfelt cover of Eminem’s iconic 2002 hit “Lose Yourself” — and it’s already winning praise from fellow artists and fans alike.
In a raw, stripped-down video posted to Instagram, the Grammy-winning singer delivered a soulful rendition of the 8 Mile soundtrack anthem, backed by mellow piano chords and soft bass guitar. She sang the first verse, chorus, and part of the second verse before the clip ended.
But this wasn’t about promotion or an upcoming project — it was a moment of personal healing.
“U ever just cover Eminem on some tender s–t for feels? Not on a project. Just for mental health,” SZA wrote in her caption.
Eminem & Celebs React to SZA’s Cover
Even Eminem himself reacted to the performance, dropping a “flushed face” emoji in the comments. The video also drew love from fellow stars and major platforms:
- Questlove: “‼️”
- MTV: “this healed me”
- Camila Cabello: “holy s–t”
- Denaun Porter (Mr. Porter): “Love it 🔥🔥🔥”
The raw emotion in SZA’s voice and the unexpected cover touched many listeners, showing a beautiful cross-genre connection between hip-hop and R&B.
