SZA found herself in a nostalgic yet slightly awkward spotlight when Keke Palmer, her co-star from “One Of Them Days,” playfully pressed her about a past fling with Drake during an episode of Hot Ones.

Keke Palmer, never one to shy away from bold questions, seized the moment and asked SZA, “Is Drake a good kisser?” This question harked back to a time when SZA and Drake were briefly an item many years ago.

Laughing yet slightly caught off guard, SZA responded, “That’s why I said ‘fuck you’ in advance. I knew you were going to do something that was so…” Her laughter was shared by Keke as she cheekily remarked, “You have to gag ’em!”

Despite the playful grilling, SZA managed to sidestep giving a definitive answer, instead reminding everyone of their youth by saying, “We were children! We were children! 2009? We were children. Real shit.”

The gossip mill had been fueled in 2020 when Drake casually revealed their past connection in the lyrics of “Mr. Right Now,” which featured both 21 Savage and Metro Boomin. This surprise revelation caught public attention not only for its celebrity connections but also stirred some controversy over timelines.


Drake’s lyrics stated, “Yeah, said she wanna fuck to some SZA, wait/Cause I used to date SZA back in ’08/If you cool with it, baby, she can still play.” The specific mention of 2008 raised eyebrows, sparking discussions about how old SZA was at that time.

To clear the air, SZA took to social media, confirming the relationship but correcting the timeline. She pointed out, “So it was actually 2009 lol,” clarifying the age concern and suggesting Drake’s choice of year was simply poetic license in his rhyme. She assured fans it was “all love all peace,” describing the fling as harmless and “lifetimes ago.”

In retrospect, SZA reflected on these days as light and youthful in a Rolling Stone interview, mentioning the relationship as “youth vibes” and “so childish,” which implies there was nothing serious or intense between them.

The two artists buried any dating drama by collaborating for the first time on the track “Slime You Out,” and even followed it with another song, “Rich Baby Daddy,” with Sexyy Red, proving they have moved past the teenage fling.

Keke Palmer’s fun interrogation unearthed a flurry of nostalgia but reinforced that time and maturity smooth over past youthful indiscretions. For SZA and Drake, their history remains a playful anecdote rather than an enduring saga.

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