SZA Breaks Silence on Cher’s Grammys Mix-Up
SZA has finally spoken out about the mix-up at the 2026 Grammys, where Cher mistakenly announced that Luther Vandross had won Record of the Year. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, SZA revealed that there are no hard feelings and that she is grateful for the opportunity to pay homage to the late music icon.
“We share the frequency of the song,” SZA explained. “Like, that’s his frequency that allowed us to win and that allowed it to be memorable. So, she’s not wrong. And she’s from that era — she probably really knew Luther Vandross.” SZA’s song “Luther,” a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, samples Vandross’ 1982 rendition of “If This World Were Mine” with Cheryl Lynn.
SZA’s words were echoed by Vandross’ team, who shared a lighthearted clip reacting to Cher’s live TV flub. The clip included a snippet from Sunday’s awards show, as well as a throwback clip of Vandross accepting one of his own Grammys. “If only we could turn back time, @Cher,” the caption read, referencing Cher’s 1989 hit “If I Could Turn Back Time.”
Cher’s memorable moment on the Grammys stage was met with amusement and appreciation from fans. The 79-year-old singer was honored for her illustrious career in music and took the opportunity to encourage young artists to never give up on their dreams. “I’ve been in this business for 60 f***ing years, but I just want to tell you, never give up on your dream, no matter what happens,” she told the crowd.
When Cher announced the wrong winner, attendees were seen smiling, and fans took to social media to sound off. While some poked fun at the mistake, others came to Cher’s defense, praising her as a legend who deserved respect. SZA’s collaborator, Sounwave, also gave a shout-out to Vandross during his acceptance speech, saying, “First and foremost, let’s give a shout-out to the late, great Luther Vandross.”
Key Takeaways:
* SZA breaks silence on Cher’s Grammys mix-up, saying there are no hard feelings
* Cher mistakenly announced Luther Vandross as the winner of Record of the Year
* SZA’s song “Luther” samples Vandross’ 1982 rendition of “If This World Were Mine”
* Vandross’ team reacts to the mix-up with a lighthearted clip
* Fans praise Cher as a legend and encourage young artists to never give up on their dreams
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* Grammys 2026: Full List of Winners
* Cher’s Most Iconic Music Moments
* Luther Vandross: A Look Back at His Illustrious Career
