SZA is opening up about a deeply personal part of her life.

The Grammy-winning singer revealed that she has received a formal autism diagnosis, sharing the update with fans through a pair of candid social media posts. Known for being vulnerable in her music and online presence, SZA approached the moment with the same blunt honesty that has helped make her one of the most relatable artists in modern R&B.

In her posts, SZA said she finally took the time to get formally evaluated. She referred to the diagnosis using terms including Asperger’s and high-functioning autism, while also sharing that the evaluation pointed to traits consistent with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Portions of the paperwork noted patterns in her behavior, history and examination results that aligned with ASD. The evaluation also described challenges with reciprocal social interaction, along with sensory sensitivities involving clothing textures, sound, touch and taste.

The report reportedly added that SZA has developed ways to navigate social settings in a manner that may seem typical to others. However, those coping strategies can become emotionally draining and may contribute to anxiety.

SZA also joked that the diagnosis may explain why she has been reacting so strongly to artificial intelligence. In a follow-up post, she suggested that her pattern recognition and tendency to be active in comment sections may be connected to how personally she takes the issue.

The reveal comes as SZA has been increasingly vocal about AI’s role in music. In June, she criticized companies and figures connected to AI music technology, including Suno and Diplo, while raising concerns about how Black artists may be exploited by the growing industry.

SZA argued that Black culture has an outsized influence on global music despite Black Americans making up a smaller percentage of the U.S. population. She framed AI music as part of a larger problem involving creative theft, lack of protection and the ways Black artists’ sounds are often copied without proper respect or compensation.

For fans, the diagnosis adds another layer to SZA’s already open relationship with her audience. Throughout her career, she has turned insecurity, anxiety, overthinking and emotional intensity into music that feels personal to millions of listeners.