Justin Bieber Surprises SoFi Stadium Crowd with “Snooze” Duet at SZA’s Grand National Tour Stop
Fans at SZA’s second Los Angeles show on Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour got a major surprise Friday night (May 23) when pop superstar Justin Bieber made an unexpected appearance on stage. The two artists, who collaborated on the dreamy ballad “Snooze” from SZA’s Grammy-nominated album SOS, performed the hit live together for the first time.
Bieber stunned the sold-out SoFi Stadium audience as he emerged in an all-black outfit topped with a Balenciaga jacket. Trading vocals on the chorus with SZA, the energy between the pair lit up the stage — and the crowd. At one point, Bieber sweetly kissed SZA’s hand several times, a playful moment that drew cheers and laughs from the audience. The two shared a lighthearted dance as they closed out the track together.
The surprise appearance quickly went viral online, with fans praising the chemistry and excitement of the unannounced duet.
Justin Bieber Joins SZA Onstage for Surprise “Snooze” Duet at SoFi Stadium Amid Return to Spotlight
Justin Bieber made a rare and emotional return to the stage on Friday night (May 23), joining SZA for a surprise performance during her second Los Angeles stop on Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour at SoFi Stadium. The duo performed their fan-favorite duet “Snooze,” igniting the packed crowd with cheers as Bieber emerged in a sleek all-black ensemble and Balenciaga jacket.
The surprise marked the first time the pair performed the song live together. Their acoustic version of “Snooze,” released after the star-studded 2023 music video featuring Bieber, Young Mazino, Woody McClain, and Benny Blanco, became a standout moment from SZA’s SOS album era.
Bieber’s appearance follows his last major live performance at Coachella 2024, where he joined Tems and Wizkid to deliver the remix of their global hit “Essence.” His return to the stage comes amid growing public concern over his health and well-being after canceling his Justice World Tour more than a year ahead of its scheduled end. According to a recent Hollywood Reporter story, Bieber is also facing financial strain, partly due to his extended pause from solo music.
Despite those challenges, Friday night’s performance reminded fans of Bieber’s magnetic stage presence and the undeniable chemistry he shares with SZA. After exchanging verses, Bieber playfully kissed her hand multiple times, drawing laughter and applause from the crowd as they danced through the final chorus together.
SZA has made surprise guests a theme during her L.A. stops—on Wednesday night’s first SoFi show, she brought out Lizzo for a live rendition of their “Special” remix.
The Grand National Tour kicked off April 19 in Minneapolis and continues through May, with the final Los Angeles performance set for Saturday night before Kendrick and SZA head to Glendale, Arizona, on May 27.