Trending Now - SZA Covers Goo Goo Dolls' 'iris' With R&B Twist

WHO:

SZA, a 36-year-old singer

Goo Goo Dolls, the original artists of the song "Iris"

WHAT:

SZA covered the Goo Goo Dolls' song "Iris"

The cover is described as a "sensual, ‘deep fried’ R&B makeover"

SZA shared that she "couldn’t stop singing it" when discussing her rendition of the 1998 hit

WHERE:

The cover is part of the throwback trend titled "What Were You Like in the 90s"

WHEN:

The original song "Iris" was released in 1998

The article was published on March 23rd, 2026

WHY:

The cover is part of a nostalgic trend celebrating music from the 1990s

HOW:

The accompanying video features baby pictures and other throwback shots from SZA's childhood

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 15:38 UTC)

Today, SZA released a cover of the Goo Goo Dolls' classic song "Iris," giving it a sensual, deep-fried R&B makeover that she couldn't stop singing about. This rendition is part of a nostalgic trend celebrating music from the 1990s and includes an accompanying video featuring baby pictures and throwback shots from SZA's childhood. The original "Iris" was first released in 1998, and the article detailing this exciting cover was published today, March 23, 2026.