On May 23, 2025, Justin Bieber electrified fans with a surprise appearance at Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, joining SZA to perform their 2023 collaboration, “Snooze.”
The moment, marked by playful onstage chemistry, drew cheers from the sold-out crowd and praise from Hailey Bieber, who shared her excitement on Instagram, calling SZA and Justin her “two favourite artists.” The performance, Bieber’s first major stage appearance since Coachella 2024, highlighted his return to music amid recent personal and public scrutiny.
Bieber’s Surprise Duet with SZA
Bieber, 31, emerged from beneath the stage during SZA’s set to perform “Snooze” from her Grammy-nominated album SOS. The duo, dressed in all-black outfits, shared a lively exchange, with SZA cupping Bieber’s chin and Bieber kissing her hand before twirling her, as captured in footage shared by TMZ and NME. The crowd erupted, and the performance marked their first live duet of the track, following Bieber’s acoustic remix contribution in 2023 and a solo rendition at a 2024 NHL All-Star event in Toronto. SZA’s previous SoFi show featured Lizzo, underscoring the tour’s star-studded guest tradition.
Justin Bieber wowed the crowd at Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s "Grand National Tour" … making a surprise appearance at the Friday night concert in Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium — and getting a bit handsy with SZA.pic.twitter.com/aXCK3z57Aq
— TMZ (@TMZ) May 24, 2025Hailey Bieber, 28, attended the concert and posted two Instagram Stories of the performance, captioning one, “My 2 favorite artists,” per Yahoo and TMZ. Her enthusiastic support countered tabloid narratives of marital strain, fueled by Justin’s controversial November 2024 Instagram comment on her Vogue Australia cover, which critics like @PopCultureVibe on X called “narcissistic.” The couple, who welcomed their son Jack Blues nine months ago, appeared united, with Hailey’s posts dispelling speculation about tension from the onstage SZA moment.
Bieber’s Public Image
Bieber’s appearance followed a challenging period, including since-denied rumours linking him to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal issues, a reported “financial distress” claim, and concerning social media activity in early 2025, per Rolling Stone AU. His last major tour,the Justice World Tour, ended abruptly in February 2023 due to health concerns, making the SoFi performance a rare return. Despite scrutiny, Bieber’s vocal delivery and stage presence impressed, with Deadline noting the crowd’s fervour. The Grand National Tour, co-headlined by SZA and Kendrick Lamar, has drawn celebrities like LeBron James and set records, grossing over $6 million at Seattle’s Lumen Field, per Billboard.
SZA brought Justin Bieber for “Snooze” Remix at the Grand National Tour!
Bring back R&Bieber immediately!! pic.twitter.com/93xPGgW05M
— VIBE Magazine (@VibeMagazine) May 24, 2025The Bieber-SZA duet highlighted the Grand National Tour’s cultural impact, blending pop, R&B, and hip-hop. SZA and Lamar’s chemistry, showcased in tracks like “Luther” and “All the Stars,” has driven the tour’s success, with The Hollywood Reporter praising their May 21–25 SoFi run. Bieber’s participation, alongside prior guests like Lizzo and Kaytranada, amplified the event’s buzz, with a “Snooze” remix performance. The tour’s final LA show on May 25, 2025, may feature more surprises, per Consequence.
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Bieber’s SoFi appearance signals a potential return to live performances, possibly tied to new music following his 2024 single “All Around the World” with The Kid LAROI. Fans await further guest appearances as the Grand National Tour continues at Detroit’s Ford Field on June 10, 2025.
