Grammy-winning R&B star SZA continues to prove she's more than just a voice—she’s a force for good. A recent fan encounter has gone viral after the singer was seen stepping in when a young supporter approached her holding a whippet canister (a recreational inhalant known for its dangerous effects).
The fan, excited to snap a photo, was reportedly mid-high when SZA noticed the can in his hand. Instead of brushing it off, she calmly told him: “Give me that and I’ll take the picture.” The fan handed it over, and she made good on her word—posing for the photo but clearly using the moment to draw a line.
After the clip made the rounds on social media, SZA voiced her concerns publicly, calling out the increasing normalization of drugs—particularly among young people. “It’s wild how nitrous and other substances are being pushed to kids like it’s candy,” she said in an Instagram story. “We gotta care more about each other.”
This isn’t the first time SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe, has used her platform for something deeper. Known for being outspoken on mental health, self-worth, and spiritual healing, the “Kill Bill” singer has long been a grounding force in a world that often glamorizes harmful behaviors. Her intervention has sparked broader conversations online, with fans applauding her for taking a stand instead of staying silent.
For those unfamiliar, whippets are small metal canisters filled with nitrous oxide—also known as laughing gas. While legal in many places and commonly used in food prep (like whipped cream dispensers), their misuse as a drug can cause serious health risks, including brain damage, nerve injury, and even death.