Lizzo’s New Album “B-TCH” Faces Mixed Reception
Lizzo is preparing to release her latest album, “B-TCH,” scheduled for June 2026. However, the pop star has struggled to replicate the success of her previous works, especially after facing accusations from her dancers. This has led to the cancellation of a previously planned album. Now, she has released the title track from the upcoming project, but it has not been well received by social media users, who are calling it another failure.
The title track was released on May 1, following the underperformance of the previous single, “Don’t Make Me Love You.” The song failed to gain traction on charts in most regions, particularly in the U.S. Lizzo shared a snippet of the music video on X, where she expressed that the song is dedicated to women who face judgment for setting boundaries, being sexual, speaking up, and working hard. She added that if they don’t smile and perform constantly, they are seen as “ungrateful,” and if they run a strict program, they are labeled “mean.”
The music video features Lizzo and several dancers dressed in black, shot in black and white. Notably, the song interpolates Meredith Brooks’ 1997 anthem of the same name.
Fan Reactions on Social Media
Despite Lizzo’s intentions, fans on X have not embraced the new track. Some have referenced the allegations made by her dancers, with one user commenting, “Girl, how many ‘anthems’ are you gonna pull out of your a-s? Weren’t you a rapper? I guess that was only for an award.” Another person quoted Nicki Minaj, writing, “Hang it up, flat screen,” and included a GIF of someone doing exactly that. A different user mentioned Lizzo’s string of failed singles, saying, “Must’ve run out of Velcro cause uhh..Ain’t nothing sticking.”
Another fan criticized the song, stating, “This sounds really corny, Lizzo. This I’m a thing was everywhere in the Obama administration, and people hated it. Now you reheat it?” Despite this backlash, some fans on Instagram have shown more support, with one commenting, “Welcome back to the top.”
Lizzo Reveals Album Cover and Preorders
In March 2026, Lizzo shared the album cover for “B-TCH” on social media. She celebrated her birthday and announced the release date of June 5th, encouraging fans to preorder the album. The cover features a simple design: a hand with long nails, forming a middle finger, against a white background, with Lizzo’s arms raised in a celebratory pose.
According to Apple Music, “B-TCH” will include 12 tracks, marking Lizzo’s third album with Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic. The album is expected to be a significant step forward for the artist.
Lizzo’s Previous Plans for 2025
Earlier in 2025, Lizzo announced plans for a new studio album. The first single, “Love in Real Life,” was released in February, but it did not make a significant impact. Later, she released “Still Bad” in March, which had better commercial performance but still fell short of becoming a major radio hit.
In September, Lizzo spoke to New York Magazine, expressing uncertainty about releasing the album. She stated that by 2025, she had changed, and so had the world. She said, “It just wasn’t what I was feeling right now. I was like, ‘I need to do s–t differently, and I don’t know what it is, but I’m going to just start following my instincts.’”
Addressing Public Misconceptions
During an appearance on “CBS Mornings” on May 1, Lizzo discussed what people don’t understand about her. She admitted that she might be one of the most misunderstood artists. She emphasized that she is always trying to help others and that people often “tone police” her. Lizzo added, “Once I realized that that’s how people are going to take it, I just stopped. I’ll just put it in the music.”
As Lizzo continues to navigate the challenges of her career, the reception of “B-TCH” remains uncertain. With a mix of criticism and support, the album could either mark a comeback or another setback for the pop star.
