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Black America Web
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
‘Sinners' Star Miles Caton Shows Off Vocals In SZA's ‘Snooze' Cover
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Fresh off his breakout acting debut in Sinners , rising star Miles Caton is reminding the world of his first love — music. Check out his soulful, stripped-down cover of SZA's chart-topping ballad 'Snooze' inside. In a recent TikTok that quickly racked up countless views, Caton is seen perched in a swivel chair inside a recording studio, mic in hand, delivering velvety vocals as he croons, 'I can't lose when I'm with you / How can I snooze and miss the moment? You just too important / Nobody do body like you do.' The cover of SZA's sultry single — which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hails from her SOS album — had fans in their feelings and begging for more. Caton's audience was floored. 'I didn't know I needed to hear Sammie sing SZA until now,' one fan wrote, referencing his Sinners character. Another chimed in, 'Sing it preacher boy!!!' while others demanded he release original music, like yesterday. Though many were introduced to Caton through his role in the Ryan Coogler-directed film Sinners , his journey started with music. The multitalented artist had already shared stages with acts like H.E.R. and released his own single 'This Ain't It' in 2023. Billboard shared that Coogler himself recalled being captivated by Caton's voice from his very first audition, saying, 'He had this once-in-a-lifetime voice… he felt like the character.' Caton's turn in Sinners received critical praise, and his performance in the viral 'Snooze' cover is further proof that he's more than just a one-screen wonder. With an effortlessly soulful delivery and clear musical range, he's the kind of artist who bridges the gap between R&B and today's cinematic storytelling. As fans continue to buzz about both his acting and music, it seems like the best is yet to come. Miles Caton is a name you won't want to snooze on. SEE ALSO 'Sinners' Star Miles Caton Shows Off Vocals In SZA's 'Snooze' Cover was originally published on
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch ‘Sinners' Star Miles Caton Show Off His Holy Vocals on Soulful Cover of SZA's ‘Snooze'
Miles Caton isn't missing his moment. Amid his newfound fame from starring in Ryan Coogler's Sinners, the actor-musician showed off his vocal talents with a new cover of SZA's 'Snooze' that fans are absolutely loving. In a recent TikTok, Caton sits in a recording studio while holding up a mic, casually spinning slightly in his swivel chair as he sings. 'I can't lose when I'm with you/ How can I snooze and miss the moment?' he croons with silky soulfulness. 'You just too important/ Nobody do body like you do.' More from Billboard SZA Warns Against AI & Its 'Environmental Racism,' Slams Users for Being 'Codependent on a Machine' Connie Francis, 'Who's Sorry Now' Singer, Dies at 87 Five Years Post-Rehab, $uicideboy$ Are 'Grateful to be Alive' - And Maybe Even Happy Featured on SZA's Billboard 200-topping album SOS, 'Snooze' reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2023, nearly a year after it was first released. Just a month before the song's peak, Justin Bieber had joined SZA on an acoustic version of the track. Caton's followers loved what he did with the song, with one person writing in the comments of his TikTok, 'I didn't know I needed to hear sammie sing SZA until now,' referencing the name of his character in Sinners. 'sing it preacher boy!!!' another viewer wrote, while a third person commented, 'i need you to drop some music like NOW.' Sinners premiered in theaters in April, earning critical acclaim and marking Caton's acting debut. In an interview with Variety that month, Coogler said that he knew there was something special about Caton from the moment he saw the young star's audition tape. 'He was just in the dark — like he didn't turn his lights on,' the director told the publication at the time. 'Something about that was, like, so intriguing. This kid looked like he was in his basement, like in between homework assignments. But he had this voice — a once in a lifetime voice — and he also felt like the character.' Before making his acting debut, Caton gained traction as a musician, performing with artists such as H.E.R. In 2023, he dropped a single titled 'This Ain't It.' Watch Caton's cover of 'Snooze' below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicki Minaj and SZA's online clash raises eyebrows — even TDE's Punch is confused
As fans scramble to piece together the root of the drama, TDE's Punch offers insight into SZA and Nicki Minaj's beef. This week, Nicki Minaj and SZA caught fans off guard with an unexpected back-and-forth on X (formerly Twitter). The source of the tension is unclear, and apparently, even Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) president Terrence 'Punch' Henderson is unsure why he's been pulled into the crossfire. In a conversation with journalist Lauren LoRosa, Punch offered some behind-the-scenes insight that could provide context to the beef. 'He said, 'Back in 2020, Nicki Minaj reached out for a SZA feature on a song,'' LoRosa shared. 'He responded and told Nicki Minaj that SZA was in album mode heavy and that he would get it over to her and that was it. They never spoke again. Feature didn't happen, but he says he's lost after that as well.' SZA vs. Nicki Minaj, how it all unfolded: On July 15, Minaj took to X, accusing Punch of 'bullying' her. While many believed this was a reaction to his cryptic tweet—'Broken Barbies'—used to promote one of his artists' songs, Minaj implied the issue goes much deeper. 'So glad I have proof of being bullied by AND being lied on by a man PUBLICLY,' she wrote. 'On a platform I use for my JOB; after I rejected his business proposition on more than one occasion.' Shortly after Minaj's tweets, SZA appeared to weigh in with a subtle but pointed message: 'Mercury retrograde.. don't take the bait lol silly goose.' Minaj didn't hesitate to fire back, clearly catching the subliminal. She addressed the 'Snooze' singer directly, escalating the situation with a string of harsh tweets. Among the jabs, Minaj claimed SZA looked and sounded like 'she got stung by a f***ing bee,' and criticized her for jumping in at the wrong moment. 'When I'm discussing the abuse I've suffered at the hands of ANY man, if you as a woman choose to get in the field, you're going to leave bloody. (Figuratively speaking of course),' Minaj tweeted. She didn't stop there. The 'Super Bass' rapper called out SZA's appearance, her success, and even questioned the artistic integrity behind her chart-smashing SOS album, which is now 9x Platinum and held a historic 80-week run in the Billboard 200's Top 10, surpassing Micheal Jackson's 'Thriller.' 'B—h put out a whole new album as a deluxe to an already existing album that was out for like a year or 2 so the original album could break records,' Nicki said of the achievement . 'Like what in the insecure lack of morals & integrity you doing? I thought she was like a real artist? Girl bye.' While SZA didn't respond to Nicki directly, she did push back against the Barbs—Minaj's notoriously vocal fanbase—after they began targeting her online. Eventually, SZA seemed to distance herself from the entire situation, tweeting: 'Lmao lemme go back to being calm shy and meek . Yall have blessed night !' More must-reads: DeVon Franklin says future kids with Afro-Latina fiancée will speak Spanish—and maybe French too Women's basketball stars' name, likeness and image brands carrying over into the WNBA Richelieu Dennis, Essence respond to criticism surrounding 2025 Essence Festival of Culture Solve the daily Crossword
Metro
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Nicki Minaj and SZA's feud explained after shocking ‘dead dog' dig
The girls are well and truly fighting with Nicki Minaj and SZA hurling barbs at each other, and no, we don't mean the Starships rapper's fans. A strange war of words between the US stars has erupted with Nicki, 42, branding the former Glastonbury headliner a 'dead dog' in one dig. Nicki is no stranger to confronting those she has a problem with — who could forget 'Miley, what's good?' — but this new beef appears to have come out of nowhere. Publicly, the pair have seemingly never crossed paths other than at a handful of industry events but they aired their grievances loud and clear on X. SZA, 35, drew Nicki's wrath after the Anaconda icon took to social media to vent about Top Dawg Entertainment president, Terrence 'Punch' Henderson. The label boss happens to also be the Kill Bill rapper's manager, prompting her to not so subtly post some shade. 'So glad I have proof of being bullied by AND being lied on by a man PUBLICLY,' Nicki kicked things off by writing on X. She continued: 'On a platform I use for my JOB; after I rejected his business proposition on more than one occasion.' SZA, in the ancient tradition of shady subtweeting, posted: 'Mercury retrograde.. don't take the bait lol silly goose.' While she didn't say anything more, Nicki took this to be a dig at her post and told her, 'Go draw your freckles back on bookie.' However, Nicki wasn't done there as she launched a tirade against SZA's music and appearance in a stack of posts. Which the Snooze hitmaker volleyed right back. Nicki isn't one to mince her words and the Super Bass star went for the jugular with her insults of SZA. 'B***h looking & sounding like she got stung by a f**king bee. Dot dot dot *Draws on my fake freckles.*' she wrote. After another dig about SZA's freckles, Nicki said: 'Liar, liar pants on fire. Sounding like a fkng dead dog.' The onslaught continued with an attack on her 2022 album SOS, which saw SZA break Michael Jackson's record for the longest a Black artist has spent on the Billboard 200's Top 10 chart — over 80 weeks. 'B***h put out a whole new album as a deluxe to an already existing album that was out for like a year or 2 so the original album could break records,' she said. 'Like what in the insecure lack of morals & integrity you doing? I thought she was like a real artist? Girl bye.' In another post she added: 'Wait. Does Sza think she's more successful than me? Lol yall catch me up pls. 'Sza if every song you've ever done vanished right now the music business wouldn't even miss you. I've been to countries that never heard of you. I know you're not THAT stupid are you?' She took a swipe at SZA's joint tour with Kendrick Lamar, emphasising she had headlined her 'own' tour in previous years. Over the course of three hours, Nicki fired off over 20 posts aimed at SZA, as well as continuing her rant on a livestream on her Stationhead account. She signed off on X with: 'Thx for hanging with us on SH, you guys. It was fun. 🙏🏽🩷🎀.' After her initial dig, SZA kept comparatively quiet as Nicki spewed post after post aimed at her — but that doesn't mean she was silent. Replying to the first tweet, she wrote: 'I don't give a f**k bout none of that weird s**t you popping.' The All The Stars hitmaker then picked fights with Nicki fans, called Barbs, who were joining in on the brutal attack. 'U AINT HEARD THE ALBUM THAT WENT NUMBER ONE 13 WEEKS?' SZA questioned. 'That shoulda let you know. IM OUT MY F**KING MIND [sic].' Not done there, SZA hit out at 'State of Minaj' stan account for an unacceptable, racially charged tweet which later had visibility restricted for 'hateful conduct'. Defending her first post, she added: 'I wasn't even talking about or to anyone I had just got off stage talkin bout retrograde.' The Saturn singer admitted she was mad 'now', after the numerous Nicki fans flooded her social media, along with the rapper herself. More Trending 'I get bullied by millions online every day then step my ass out onna packed stadium tour where ppl show me REAL love . IN REAL LIFE ,' she said in a final post. 'My parents are healthy and I'm the most successful I ever been. GET SOME F**KING PERSPECTIVE n BARK AT THE WALL !!!' Metro has reached out to Nicki and SZA's teams for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: X-Men actor Shawn Ashmore shares heartbreaking tribute after murder of friend MORE: American Idol TV executive Robin Kaye and husband murdered in their LA home MORE: Paranormal TV investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly while touring with haunted Annabelle doll
The South African
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Nicki Minaj fans the flames as she feuds with a singer and a felllow rapper
American rap sensation Nicki Minaj has been on a tirade of late. R&B singer and songwriter SZA is the latest person in her crosshairs. Over the last couple of weeks, Minaj has also had a lot to say about JAY-Z. She alleged he owes her a hefty sum of money involving the deal she struck with him and his streaming platform Tidal. Minaj has not released much new music lately, as someone who people consider a major advisory of hers, Cardi B, is entering the rollout phase of her long-awaited sophomore album. SZA posted a cryptic tweet scoffing at how Mercury is in retrograde and urging a 'silly goose' not to take the bait. Minaj must've taken exception to this. She proceeded to let loose with a barrage of insulting tweets aimed at Top Dog Entertainment's marquee singer. Speculations online swirled as Minaj's fans wondered if she was under the influence at the time. All bets were off as Minaj took shots at SZA. Everything from her capability as an artist, her record of sales and even her looks were mentioned. Minaj went as far as accusing the Snooze hitmaker of inflating her album sales by releasing a deluxe version of her last album, SOS . Terms like 'weirdo' and 'auto-tuned yodelling' were hurled around, much to the dismay of fans. Minaj even dug deep in her files of receipts and unearthed an old tweet by SZA in which she finds issue with the vocal capability of pop stars, Ciara and Rihanna. SZA has not been the only target of Minaj, as JAY-Z felt her wrath too. There has been tension between the two for a while now despite the decent work relationship Minaj has enjoyed with his wife Beyoncé. Minaj accused JAY-Z of cheating her out of millions of dollars in Tidal equity. Minaj is of the notion that she is owed 200 million dollars (3.58 billion ZAR). Her demand was for him to 'settle this karmic debt.' She did jokingly conclude her rant by stating that JAY-Z is still in her top five best rappers. These issues seem timeous as SZA is rumoured to appear on Cardi B's upcoming album. JAY-Z, also known as Hov or Hova, will be headlining the next Super Bowl halftime show. He has also had a heavy hand in organising these in years past. None of which have involved him calling on Minaj to take the stage. JAY-Z has stayed very much in character and has not responded on X. The day after this, JAY was on the sidelines at the FIFA Club World Cup, enjoying the festivities with Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, seemingly unbothered. Instead of replying on social media, JAY hopped out in Atlanta while on tour with his wife and played a song with opening lines that can be interpreted as a direct response to Minaj's tweet, in which she said it is blasphemous to refer to him as Hov. Clad in his traditional all-black, JAY-Z let loose with his 2003 street anthem Public Service Announcement , the opening lyrics of which read, 'Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Hov. H to the OV.' Analysts and pundits cite an array of reasons as to why this might be happening. Artists like Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion (whom Minaj has also had issues with) are enjoying their time in the sun with a string of hits being released by Glorilla. Megan announced her new romantic entanglement with basketball star and Dallas Maverick, Klay Thompson. All the while, that new Cardi B album looms, and her latest single Outside has been embraced by the culture. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
