SZA Fiercly Calls Out 'Peak Dark Inhumanity' Of Trump Administration After 'Rage Baiting' Her

SZAis the latest to speak out against the Donald Trump administration.

In recent weeks, the White House has staged attention-grabbing publicity moves, pairing popular songs with videos of ICE officials carrying out arrests. But the artists behind the songs are not staying silent.

Following other artists' criticism, SZA condemned the administration's strategy as calculated and "evil."

The "Snooze" hitmaker also previously opened up about her tense exchange with Nicki Minaj, insisting she was singled out without cause.

Taking to X, the Grammy winner accused the administration of being sinister by intentionally provoking singers to react. 

"White House rage baiting artists for free promo is PEAK DARK ... inhumanity + shock and aw tactics... Evil n Boring," she wrote, quoting a similar statement from the president of her record label. 

The post SZA was responding to, featured her hit song "Big Boys" and it showed several scenes of ICE agents detaining individuals.

Over the clip, the words from SZA's track, "It's Cuffin Season," were written boldly. The caption added, "WE HEARD IT'S CUFFING SZN. Bad news for criminal illegal aliens. Great news for America."

While the administration has yet to reply to the “Kill Bill” singer, they have a history of responding to other musicians who have criticized them. 

Just last week, The Blast reported that Sabrina Carpenter found herself in a similar situation. Her track "Juno" was used in a government post showing individuals being chased and handcuffed by immigration officers.

Carpenter responded, "This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda."

However, a spokesperson from the government replied to Carpenter, emphasizing, “We won't apologize for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country."

They further mocked the “Expresso” singer, quoting lyrics from her record. "Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid, or is it slow?" they added.

Olivia Rodrigo was another artist whose record "All-American B-tch" appeared in a White House post promoting ICE deportation efforts, and when she spoke up, she too was publicly dismissed.

Per The Blast, in a now-deleted comment on X, the “Drivers License” hitmaker blasted the administration, writing, "Don't ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda."

Her fans quickly echoed her outrage and even advised her on steps to take. "Please sue them for using your music on this disgusting video," one fan advised.

Following the backlash, a DHS rep dismissed Rodrigo's criticism. "America is grateful all the time for our federal law enforcement officers who keep us safe,” the spokesperson stated. “We suggest Ms. Rodrigo thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice."

Kenny Loggins also joined the growing list of singers pushing back after his classic "Danger Zone" was used in a Trump update of him flying an airplane and dumping feces on protesters.

According to The Blast, the veteran condemned the president for using his song without permission to promote what he viewed as a message aimed at dividing the country. He further demanded that the video be removed.

However, instead of addressing Loggins’ concerns, the White House responded with mockery, posting a "Top Gun" meme featuring the film's cast in an airport terminal with the caption, "I feel the need for speed."

Months before calling out the White House, SZA was involved in a heated online exchange with Nicki Minaj. The back-and-forth began after Minaj accused Terrence "Punch" Henderson, president of SZA's label, Top Dawg Entertainment, of bullying her. 

SZA reflected on the incident in a recent interview, admitting she is still surprised by Minaj's decision to involve her. "I don't know her. We have no connection to each other. There's no backstory. Like, there was no through-line narrative," she explained, per The Blast.

She also clarified that although she's dealing with her own ongoing issues with Roc Nation over money and alleged business misconduct, she had nothing to do with the conflict between Minaj and TDE.