Lizzo Makes Stadium Debut at Grand National Tour Stop in LA

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 02: Lizzo attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

Lizzo recently achieved a significant career milestone by performing at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The event marked her first-ever stadium performance, a moment she celebrated with enthusiasm. The surprise appearance occurred during the Grand National Tour, co-headlined by Kendrick Lamar and SZA.

SZA introduced Lizzo to the stage, stating, “SoFi [Stadium] counts as one of those scary things, so I brought my best friend for energy and positivity.” Lizzo joined her to perform the remix of “Special,” a track from her 2022 album. Following the performance, Lizzo expressed her excitement on Instagram, writing, “BABY’S FIRST STADIUM PERFORMANCE- I love u @sza u r THEE DIVA!”

A Decade-Long Friendship

Lizzo and SZA have shared a close friendship since 2014, often supporting each other publicly. In 2022, Lizzo contributed to SZA’s track “F2F” from the album SOS. They have also discussed forming a girl group in the past. SZA has defended Lizzo against online criticism, urging people to “practice kindness” in response to fat-shaming comments.

The Grand National Tour Continues

The Grand National Tour, featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA, continues with another performance in Los Angeles on May 23. The tour will visit cities including Glendale, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Toronto, concluding in Washington, D.C., on June 18.

Lizzo’s stadium debut adds a significant chapter to her career, highlighting her growth as an artist and performer. Her collaboration with SZA at SoFi Stadium exemplifies the power of friendship and mutual support in the music industry.