The aforementioned subject caused debate across the social media , calling attention from music critics , some of whom questioned SZA 's attitude for singing about sharing her sexual partner so comfortably , calling it a " side-chick anthem " . Other reviewers considered it an expression of positive female sexuality . The song was included in several lists of best songs of 2017 and received a Grammy nomination at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards . Prior to its official release , the song debuted on some '' Billboard '' charts ; this unexpected popularity prompted RCA Records to release it on September 26 , 2017 , as the album 's second radio single . The song reached number 29 on '' Billboard '' Hot 100 , becoming SZA 's first and highest chart position with a solo song . It also topped the Hot R&B Songs chart and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) on March 1 , 2018
60th Annual Grammy Awards
60th Annual Grammy Awards
The Weekend (SZA song)