It’s not every day that an album bends time. But SZA’s SOS has done exactly that. Two years after release, it’s still rewriting the rulebook of R&B. And here’s the twist, no female artist has ever achieved what she just did.
For the first time in Billboard history, an album by a woman has spent 100 weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. SOS didn’t just hold its place, it carved a legacy. The numbers are staggering. The achievement is historic. And the cultural weight? Unmistakable.
With 100 weeks in the Billboard 200 Top 10, SZA “SOS” enters music history on its own terms
SZA has long been called a voice of her generation. But this record proves she’s more than a voice, she’s a force. Singles like Kill Bill, Saturn, and 30 for 30 didn’t just chart; they became anthems. They dominated playlists, fueled TikTok trends, and roared through sold-out arenas. Each track carried her artistry beyond the usual cycle of releases and fades. Each track made sure SOS never left the conversation.
And when fans thought the ride was over, she gave them more. The deluxe edition, LANA, expanded the album’s reach and impact. It showed an artist in complete command of her craft, willing to peel back more layers and keep her audience hungry. As Billboard marked the 100-week milestone, the message was clear: SOS is not surviving but it’s thriving.
SZA becomes the first woman in Billboard 200 history to have an album chart 100 weeks inside the Top 10 with ‘SOS.’ pic.twitter.com/1DhMGpkrCy
— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 17, 2025
This kind of dominance doesn’t happen in isolation. Earlier this year, SZA lit up the Super Bowl stage alongside Kendrick Lamar. Weeks later, she showed her range on the big screen with Keke Palmer in One Of Them Days. Away from the mic and the camera, she signed on as a Vans ambassador, stretching her influence into global culture. Every move felt like a puzzle piece locking into place around the same core truth. SOS is more than an album. It’s a phenomenon.
So here we are. One record. One artist. One hundred weeks in the Top 10. Longevity and artistry walking hand in hand. That’s the story SZA is writing in real time. And the question hanging in the air isn’t whether SOS will be remembered as a classic. It’s simpler, sharper, and far more thrilling. How long can this reign possibly last?
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