In the depths of winter, 'cuffing season' usually implies a cosy, romantic search for a partner to wait out the cold with. It brings to mind warm blankets, hot cocoa, and SZA's viral Saturday Night Live anthem, Big Boy. However, the White House has flipped this Gen Z term on its head, swapping romantic attachments for literal handcuffs in a move that has sparked fury from the R&B superstar herself.
SZA has accused the Trump administration of intentionally 'rage baiting' musicians to amplify their political messaging. Her comments come after the official White House account posted a video captioned 'WE HEARD IT'S CUFFING SZN', featuring footage of immigration enforcement agents chasing down and detaining individuals.
