What was supposed to be a heartwarming moment between SZA and her fans turned tense on Wednesday, May 28, during a meet-and-greet in Phoenix.
According to HotNewHipHop, the Grammy-winning singer was warmly engaging with fans when an unexpected gesture took a sharp left turn. In a video that’s since gone viral on social media, a bracelet can be seen flying directly at SZA’s face, leaving her visibly stunned.
Without hesitation, she stepped back, processed the moment, and declared, “Nah, I’m out.” She then turned and walked away from the crowd.
Fans in attendance were clearly upset, with voices in the background immediately yelling, “Who threw that?” as the mood shifted from excitement to disappointment.
Reactions on social media were swift and emotional. While some speculated that the gesture may not have been malicious, many agreed that throwing anything at a performer — no matter the intent — crosses a line.
Here’s how fans reacted in the comments of a reposted video from LiveBitez, which captured the moment from two angles:
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@iammaraj___: “Why would they do that? She is so sweet and nice. She probably about to go cry now.”
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@tiffanyyy_n: “They should’ve jumped whoever threw that.”
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@xojlkiss: “I would’ve walked away too. DO NOT throw sh… at my face! 🙄”
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@ms.mimi_nicoole: “And people be throwing stuff assuming the celebrity even saw who it was. What’s the point?”
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@justqwazycge: “What’s insane is… she still took the bracelet that was thrown at her 😅.”
Others offered a more sympathetic perspective:
Despite the mixed interpretations, SZA’s reaction sent a clear message about personal space and respect — especially in fan interactions. She continued the event but reportedly moved on to greet other fans elsewhere.
