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Justin Bieber Makes Surprise Appearance During SZA’s Performance at L.A. Concert

by Nii Ogbamey Tetteh, 6:47pm May 25, 2025,
Justin Bieber and SZA
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Fans at SoFi Stadium were left in a frenzy last night when pop superstar Justin Bieber made a surprise appearance during SZA’s set at the Grand National Tour, co-headlined with Kendrick Lamar.

The duo delivered a sultry performance of their 2023 collaboration, “Snooze,” marking their first time performing the song live together.

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The crowd erupted as Bieber, dressed in an all-black outfit topped with a Balenciaga jacket, emerged from beneath the stage to join the five-time Grammy nominee.

The pair traded verses, danced playfully, and shared a flirty moment when Bieber kissed SZA’s hand multiple times, capping the performance with a hug as they descended on a slow-moving stage lift. “It was electric,” said attendee Mia Carter. “Nobody expected Justin to show up—it was the highlight of the night!”

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Bieber, who hasn’t headlined a full concert since 2022, has made sporadic guest appearances recently, including at Coachella 2024 and a Don Toliver show last October.

He previously performed “Snooze” solo at an NHL All-Star Draft event in Toronto in February 2024. The song, a hit from SZA’s 2022 album SOS, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in 2023, with Bieber featured on its acoustic remix and in its star-studded music video alongside Young Mazino, Woody McClain, and Benny Blanco.

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Justin’s wife, Hailey Bieber, cheered from the audience, sharing clips on her Instagram Story with the caption, “My 2 favorite artists.”

The Grand National Tour, which kicked off in April, has been a massive success, with SZA also bringing out Lizzo for a performance of their “Special” remix during the tour’s first L.A. stop on May 21.

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The tour wraps its Los Angeles run with a final show at SoFi Stadium tonight, leaving fans buzzing about whether Bieber might return for another surprise.

Last Edited by:Nii Ogbamey Tetteh Updated: May 25, 2025

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