"New meme unlocked": SZA marine biology story sparks hilarious reaction from Adele at Grammys 2023

Adele left the internet in a frenzy after her reaction to SZA being introduced at the Grammys went viral. As Trevor Noah hosted the star-studded event, the Easy On Me singer seemed to have learnt a lot about her fellow artist.

Her reaction to SZA being knowledgeable in marine biology was quick to become a meme.

“NOT ADELE BEING SO CONFUSED”: Netizens in a frenzy after catching the singer’s reaction

Adele was perfectly captured in the background, appearing shocked by Trevor Noah’s announcement. She was initially confused to learn that one of her colleagues keenly participated in academia. After SZA’s name was announced, she looked stunned by the introduction.

Internet users were floored after seeing the Rolling In The Deep singer’s reaction, and flooded Twitter with their responses to the same:

After Trevor Noah’s introduction, the Snooze singer appeared onstage in a black Mugler dress.

Controversy surrounding SZA’s marine biology degree explored

Last year, SZA, whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe was accused of lying about her personal information, including her degree.

In an eyebrow-raising Twitter thread, a netizen detailed everything they believed the singer was lying about. The netizen also claimed that the musician was lying about not liking cakes or pies, her freckles, her age, and said that she did not graduate with a degree in marine biology.

In the past, the R&B singer has admitted to holding a marine biology degree “from an Ivy League school,” as per Ace Showbiz. Wikipedia also claims that the singer studied marine biology at Delaware State University until she dropped out.

Meanwhile, during this year’s Grammy’s, Adele also made headlines after meeting Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for the first time ever. Trevor Noah kicked off the 65th Grammy Awards by revealing that he did his homework on the nominees. He went on to reveal that he was very much aware that the Woman Like Me singer had never met the wrestler turned actor.

He proceeded to introduce The Rock to Adele. The two greeted each other with a hug and a kiss, with him also joining her at her table.

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