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Also Known As Solána Imani Rowe
Born November 8, 1989 (age 37) • St. Louis • Missouri
Awards And Honors Grammy Award
Notable Works “Ctrl” • “SOS”

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SZA smiles on the red carpet wearing a sheer dress with colorful floral accents at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas.
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