Lizzo is gearing up for the release of a brand-new album, “B-TCH,” set for June 2026. However, after facing accusations from her dancers, the pop songstress has failed to match the commercial success of her previous releases. This includes scrapping a previously planned album. Now, she’s released the title track from the upcoming LP, but social media is rejecting it, calling it yet another flop.
The music video is shot in black and white, featuring Lizzo with several dancers, all wearing black. Notably, the song interpolates Meredith Brooks‘ 1997 anthem of the same name.
Fans On X Aren’t Loving The Song
Unfortunately for Lizzo, the fans who replied to her X post weren’t pleased with the song, with some even mentioning the allegations made by her dancers. One person said, “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.”
Someone else quoted Nicki Minaj, writing, “Hang it up, flat screen.” They then included a GIF of a person doing that very thing. After that, a different X user alluded to her string of failed singles, saying, “Must’ve run out of Velcro cause uhh..Ain’t nothing sticking.”
A different social media user stated, “This sounds really corny, Lizzo. This I’m a thing was everywhere in the Obama administration, and people hated it. Now you reheat it?”
However, it seems fans on Instagram are a bit more welcoming despite some criticism. One person said on the platform, “Welcome back to the top.”
Lizzo Shared The Album Cover In March 2026
Ahead of the release of the new single, Lizzo took to social media. Not only did the “Juice” singer celebrate her birthday, but she also shared her album cover. She said in the caption, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! To celebrate, I present to you — MY NEW ALBUM [is] COMING JUNE 5TH. Wanna get me a gift? Pre-order my album, baby!!!!” Lizzo then shared a link for fans to preorder the album.
Regarding the cover, it’s one of the simplest from her discography. It features, over a white background, a hand, complete with long nails, with Lizzo’s position as its middle finger. She also has her arms extended up in a celebratory pose.
According to Apple Music’s listing for the album, “B-TCH” will include 12 tracks. This will be Lizzo’s third album from Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic.
The Songstress Was Supposed To Release An Album In 2025
Lizzo announced plans for a new studio album in early 2025. The first taste of the new project, a song called “Love in Real Life,” was released in February. The song failed to make a significant impact, and she later released “Still Bad” in March of that year. It enjoyed a bit more commercial success but didn’t come close to becoming the radio hit that major record labels sought before releasing albums.
Then, in September, she spoke to New York Magazine, saying that despite the album being complete, she was unsure if she’d release it. According to Lizzo, “By 2025, I’ve changed, the world has changed so much, and so much has happened.”
She said, regarding the album, “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.’”
Lizzo Addressed The Public’s Misconceptions About Her
Lizzo appeared on “CBS Mornings” on May 1 to promote “B-TCH.” During the conversation with Gayle King, she was asked what people don’t understand about it. The Yitty founder said, “I think there’s a long list. I think I might be one of the most misunderstood.”
After that, she stated that the public doesn’t understand that she’s “always trying to help.” Lizzo also said that people “tone police” her. She 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.”