SZA has officially parted ways with Terrence “Punch” Henderson, the president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), ending their long-standing professional relationship that spanned over a decade. The announcement, made via Instagram, caught fans and industry insiders by surprise as Punch abruptly stepped down from his role as the artist’s manager.
In her statement, SZA reflected on the end of an era, acknowledging the impact of their partnership. She shared her well wishes for Punch’s future decisions, writing, “Nothing to celebrate. The end of an era. I wish him the best whatever his choices may be.” Despite the unexpected change, SZA emphasized that there is no ill will between them, adding, “I love Punch deeply! NO ONE should be attacking him or being cruel on my behalf. Sometimes people grow apart and that’s okay.”
The timing of the split comes shortly after the release of SOS Deluxe: Lana, the expanded edition of her acclaimed album SOS. The album rollout faced delays and some last-minute changes to its tracklist, and SZA hinted that the management transition may have influenced the process. Despite this shift, SZA remains focused on her music, assuring fans that her artistic vision is unchanged and that she is committed to delivering new work in the near future.
