First previewed as a snippet posted on SZA’s Instagram story on October 7, 2020, “Shirt” gained traction on TikTok in early 2021 after a dance challenge using the audio originated on the platform.

Originally untitled, the song was tentatively referred to as “Shirt” by fans, to which SZA reacted on Twitter on January 8, 2021:

I heard y'all named the Tik Tok song “shirt” lol. I’m fine w that

The song was teased at the end of the official music video for “Good Days”, which was released on March 5, 2021.

When questioned by fans about the song’s release on twitter after releasing “Joni”, “I Hate You”, and “Nightbird” on August 22, 2021, she responded saying:

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