R&B superstar SZA has officially ended her professional relationship with longtime manager Terrence "Punch" Henderson, co-president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). The partnership, which began in 2012, was instrumental in SZA's rise to stardom.

Photo Credit: SZA by Erin Cazes for The Come Up Show / CC by 2.0

Announcing the split via Instagram Story, SZA maintained a respectful tone, stating: "Nothing to celebrate. The end of an era. I wish him the best, whatever his choices may be." She specifically urged fans not to attack Punch, emphasizing, "I love Punch deeply. NO ONE should be attacking him or being cruel on my behalf. Sometimes people grow apart, and that's okay."

During their collaboration, SZA achieved significant success, including:

• Release of two acclaimed albums: Ctrl and SOS
• SOS debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200
• Maintained top position for 10 consecutive weeks
• Established herself as a leading voice in contemporary R&B

The split appears connected to recent complications surrounding the release of SOS's deluxe version, Lana. SZA noted challenges in releasing tracks "PSA" and "Take You Down," explaining that while these releases were previously discussed with Punch, his abrupt departure complicated the process.

While TDE has not issued an official statement regarding the separation, both parties seem to be maintaining professional courtesy despite the circumstances.

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