At the Paris leg of the Grand National tour, an exciting moment unfolded when SZA invited Lizzo on stage, thrilling the audience with their latest duet, “IRL.”
The surprise collaboration was a highlight for fans gathered to see SZA and Kendrick Lamar’s highly successful tour. Lizzo expressed her gratitude on Instagram, calling SZA “BAD BITCH” and thanking her for the opportunity to perform. This marks Lizzo’s second appearance on the tour, after an earlier surprise in Los Angeles where she joined a remix of “Special.”
In a heartfelt interview, Lizzo shared the depth of her friendship with SZA, highlighting her as one of the few people she can turn to during tough times. ‘She’s one of the only people that I can text at 3 in the morning when I’m crashing out,’ Lizzo said. The bond between the two artists is cherished, particularly because they understand the unique pressures of their shared industry.
Meanwhile, the Grand National tour continues to set records. With staggering figures, the tour’s North American leg grossed $256 million, making it the highest-grossing co-headlining tour ever. Averaging $11.1 million per show, it has attracted over 1.1 million attendees, with each concert drawing an impressive 48,000 fans.
Since moving to Europe, the tour’s success has only grown, filling stadiums to capacity. After wrapping up in Europe, the tour will continue to South America and conclude in Australia by December.
The unexpected appearance of Lizzo added extra flair to an already record-breaking tour. Fans can undoubtedly expect more memorable moments as SZA and Kendrick Lamar continue their journey across the globe.
