SZA stepped into a heated social media conversation on January 14, offering a rare but pointed critique of how celebrity relationships are dissected online, particularly when pop psychology language is presented as fact.
The R&B singer weighed in under an Instagram post shared by content creator @Julietheisofficial, which featured a photo of Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber. The post included captions suggesting that relationships only succeed when women tolerate emotional imbalance, using celebrity couples as implied evidence. Though the Biebers were central to the imagery, the claims were made without any direct knowledge of their marriage.
SZA questioned that authority head-on. “Hi are you a licensed therapist or psychologist?” she wrote in the comments. “You speak with SUCH certainty and I’d like to know. Peace.”
The message struck a careful balance, direct in its challenge but calm in tone, signaling concern over how confidently the conclusions were being presented.
@Julietheisofficial replied by clarifying her credentials. She said she holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology and has worked as a behavioral specialist and researcher. She added that she is now a full-time content creator who offers coaching and mentorship services, though she is not a licensed therapist.
SZA Rips Social Media User Over Misinformation About Justin Bieber & Hailey Bieber
SZA responded with appreciation, then drew a firm line. “Thank you so much!” she wrote, before adding personal context. “My sister also has a masters in psychology and IS a licensed therapist.”
From there, her concern sharpened. While she said she respects “study and inquiry posed as just that,” she took issue with “publicly diagnosing people you have absolutely no contact with and presenting that information as fact under the premise of education.”
SZA warned that such framing “may be a bit dangerous,” not only for the celebrities being discussed, but also for audiences consuming the content as truth rather than opinion. She closed with reassurance. “Just an opinion! All respect to you.”
The exchange quickly resonated beyond the comments section. Celebrity marriages like Justin and Hailey Bieber’s are routinely used as teaching tools.
SZA’s response highlighted the ethical gray area between analysis and assumption. Without naming the Biebers directly in her critique, she defended their privacy while calling for more care in how influence and expertise are presented online.
Rather than escalating the moment, SZA reframed it, reminding followers that certainty without access can blur into speculation. In doing so, she challenged a content culture built on confidence, urging restraint, responsibility, and respect.
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