SZA has revealed that Terrence “Punch” Henderson, a Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) executive, is no longer her manager, marking the end of a 12-year working relationship. Fans speculated the separation stemmed from delays in releasing her SOS Deluxe: LANA album. However, SZA clarified in Instagram comments that there is no animosity between them. She stated, “I love Punch deeply! NO ONE should be attacking him or being cruel on my behalf. Sometimes people grow apart, and that’s okay.”
In response to fans questioning the situation, SZA explained that sorting out the album release became more complicated after Punch’s abrupt departure. Despite this, she reiterated her respect for him, calling it “the end of an era” and wishing him well. Punch also addressed the matter on Twitter, dismissing fan reactions as overblown. He joked, “Change your bio and everything goes haywire,” while sharing his favorite tracks from the album.
While the exact reasons behind their split remain unclear, SZA and Punch seem to part on relatively amicable terms. Both emphasized moving forward, leaving fans to speculate about the details of this shift in their professional dynamic.
