SZA Honors Mac Miller with Balloonerism Release

SZA paid heartfelt tribute to her late friend Mac Miller following the release of his posthumous album, 'Balloonerism,' which dropped on January 17, 2025. Expressing her gratitude on social media, SZA shared how Miller recognized her talent early in her career and wished he could see how right he was about her potential. The album, a collection of unreleased tracks from 2013-2014, features SZA on the song 'DJ’s Chord Organ' and has been well-received, with fans praising Miller's musicality. His estate highlighted the importance of the album to Miller and its official release, given the unofficial versions that had circulated online for years. The album includes poignant reflections on life and death, with tracks like 'Rick's Piano' featuring deep lyrics that resonate with the rapper's tragic passing. Additionally, an animated short film related to the album was released prior to the music's debut.