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SZA Enters NJ Hall of Fame, Meets Danny DeVito
26 Sep
Summary
- SZA was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame on Thursday.
- Danny DeVito inducted the Grammy winner, sharing a playful moment.
- The artist celebrated community and Jersey pride in her speech.
Singer SZA was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the Performing Arts & Entertainment category. The seven-time Grammy winner received her honor at the 18th annual induction ceremony, held at the Dream Live Performing Arts Center at American Dream in East Rutherford. Fellow New Jerseyan Danny DeVito, who was inducted in 2010, presented the award.
Born in St. Louis and raised in Maplewood, SZA graduated from Columbia High School. In her acceptance speech, she emphasized the importance of community and the support she received growing up in a small town. She credited her local upbringing for fostering a strong sense of connection, promising to carry that community spirit globally.
SZA also used her platform to advocate for New Jersey's cultural impact, pushing back against the tendency to overlook the state's contributions in favor of New York. She joins a prestigious list of New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees, including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Queen Latifah. Her musical career has achieved significant commercial success, with her albums "Ctrl" and "SOS" reaching top chart positions and accumulating billions of streams worldwide.
