SZA Congratulates Fan Who Recreated "Ctrl" Cover For Graduation Photo

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The computer science major couldn't pass up the opportunity.

We still don't have an update on when we can expect her sophomore album, but SZA is hard at work. The Top Dawg Entertainment singer hasn't released a record since her acclaimed introductory effort Ctrl back in 2017, and after there was a bit of an internet tit-for-tat with her label, things seem to be back on track. We recently heard SZA partner with Doja Cat on their pop-heavy "Kiss Me More," but as fans wait for more tunes from the songbird, one admirer has incorporated SZA's artistic style into their celebratory moments.

On Twitter, a young lady named Maya was excited to graduate from college and her major perfectly complements SZA's Ctrl album cover. So, Maya decided to recreate the vintage computer backdrop for her graduation pictures.

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"Since I’m a computer science major, I decided to recreate @sza CTRL album as a grad pic," Maya tweeted. "[woman at computer emoji][sparkle emoji] #BlackTechTwitter #WomenWhoCode." The photo went viral and caught SZA's attention, and to say that she was a fan of her album cover's reinvention would be an understatement.

"AHHHHHHHH... CONGRATULATIONS QUEEN !!" the singer added in a caption to Maya's retweeted message. You can check out the picture along with SZA's emoji-laden reply below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.