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SZA Reveals Asperger’s Diagnosis, Criticizes AI Song Theft

7/6/2026

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SZA announced on Instagram on July 5 that she has been formally diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and high-functioning autism.
She posted clinical paperwork showing sensory defensiveness to clothing, sound, taste and touch and coping strategies that drain energy and cause anxiety.
She also criticized AI music generators, naming Suno and Diplo for using 238 of her songs without permission and noting a new Steve Lacy collaboration that revived her inspiration.

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SZA announced on Instagram on July 5 that she has been formally diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and high-functioning autism.
She posted clinical paperwork showing sensory defensiveness to clothing, sound, taste and touch and coping strategies that drain energy and cause anxiety.
She also criticized AI music generators, naming Suno and Diplo for using 238 of her songs without permission and noting a new Steve Lacy collaboration that revived her inspiration.