Netizens are split online as a screenshot showing that SZA had an amicable conversation with TikToker Julie Theis on January 6, just days after the Kill Bill hitmaker publicly commented on Theis’ viral video from January 2 criticizing Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber. The screenshot was uploaded by Theis on her Instagram informing her followers that things are all good between her and the singer. A user commented:"Sza two faced af lmao"How did the controversy begin?The controversy began when Julie Theis posted videos on TikTok and Instagram about celebrity relationships from the perspective of what she called “tolerant codependency.” In the videos, she claimed that some celebrity marriages are successful because of women’s alleged tolerance of mediocrity, domestic & emotional labor, or abuse.The Justin and Hailey Bieber couple was cited as a major example, which soon attracted criticism from fans. As the videos went viral, the debate soon extended beyond the TikTok platform.SZA joined the conversation by commenting on Theis’s post, challenging the confidence with which Theis delivered her analysis. The singer-songwriter wrote:“Hi! Are you a licensed therapist or psychologist? You speak with SUCH certainty I’d like to know. Peace” Julie later replied to the singer-songwriter's comment, stating that she holds a bachelor's and master's degree in psychology, and is a full-time content creator who takes on clients for coaching and mentorship, but not as a therapist. The singer-songwriter replied:"Thank you so much! My sister also has a masters in psychology and IS a licensed therapist. l respect study and inquiry posed as just that .. however publicly diagnosing people you have absolutely no contact with and presenting that information as fact under the premise of education ..may be a bit dangerous ? for all parties including those you wish to educate. just anopinion! All respect to you."Although some social media users commended the singer-songwriter for speaking up for Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber, some felt that she was just adding fuel to the already heated conversation. The controversy took a new turn on January 14, 2026, when news broke out that Theis had received a cease-and-desist letter from Justin and Hailey Bieber's legal team. The letter demanded the creator to take down her video since it implied abuse or addiction, and it also mentioned that the video clip was circulating false and defamatory information about their marriage. The screenshot that Julie Theis uploaded to her story. (Image via Instagram/@julietheisofficial)Hours earlier, Julie Theis uploaded a screenshot of her and SZA's chats showing that things were good between them and had asked her fans to leave her out of the controversy. In the chats, the Kill Bill hitmaker and Theis were seen discussing relationship dynamics from the sport/adventure documentary Free Solo, just days after the singer-songwriter had commented on her reel. Netz react to SZA's amicable conversation with TikToker Julie TheisSocial media users labeled the singer-songwriter's actions as contradictory, as her private messages to Julie contrasted sharply with her latest public stance. The comment sections had mixed reactions to it. A user commented:"Sza two faced af lmao"While another questioned her credibility amid the drama:"She's been known for being a liar and kinda dumb."Another user reminded others when the Kill Bill hitmaker had liked a post, which stated that Justin Bieber's soulmate was not Hailey Bieber but a black woman:"Remember when sza did this, I think Hailey has bigger fish to worry about than just the TikTok psychologist."A user claimed that the singer-songwriter likes to insert herself into online controversy:"SZA is always in someone business with her messy a**."Another acknowledged she initially appeared to defend the Biebers:"Damnn but same sza was tryna defend out here."Another user joked that Hailey would not let Justin and the Kill Bill hitmaker perform again if she saw the chats between the singer and TikTok psychologist:"OMG, SZA’s DMs with the TikTok psychologist Hailey Bieber threatened to sue. Don’t let Hailey Bieber see this, she’ll never let Justin see her again."A user speculated the Kill Bill hitmaker backed off after she saw the tweets:"She saw all the tweets and screenshots online and decided to back off…"Another joked that the singer needed mental checkups:"Sza need mental checkups toono ways."As Julie Theis continues to defend her stance, the Kill Bill hitmaker has not provided any comments on the chats between the two.