SZA is up for five awards at the 2018 Grammys. Today, she’s shared a heartfelt statement on her Instagram about the nominations. “I BEGGED [Top Dawg President] Punch for writers on [Ctrl] cuz I thought no one would ever like me the way I was. He said ‘U don’t need ’em,’” she recalls. “This entire thing puts my wildest dreams to shame. I dunno what to say ’cause I dunno how to accept it’s even happening to me.” She adds, “INFINITE GRATITUDE to the Recording Academy for this INCREDIBLE honor. I can’t even believe I’ve been considered.” Read the full note below.

SZA is nominated for Best New Artist, Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best R&B Performance (“The Weekend”), Best R&B Song (“Supermodel”), and Best Rap/Sung Performance (“Love Galore”).

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