Lizzo says she feels 'stressed' and 'sad' as new album 'Bitch' fails to make chart impact

Lizzo opened up about the disappointing commercial reception of her latest album "Bitch" in a candid interview, expressing feelings of stress and sadness over the poor sales. The album, her first studio release in four years, dropped on June 5, according to USA Today, but it failed to appear on the Billboard 200. Stereogum reported that the lack of chart presence marks a sharp contrast to her previous album "Special," which debuted at number two.

StereogumLizzo Addresses Album 'Bitch' Underperformance in New Interview

"stressed" and "sad"

Lizzo shared those emotions during her interview on Zachary Hourihane's (better known as the Swiftologist) new podcast "Proto Pop." Stereogum noted that she addressed the perception that she had become a flop, as well as broader shifts in the pop music industry and the claim that her album was leaked early. She also denied being committed to the Khia Asylum, a detail the outlet included in its coverage.

The album's underperformance comes despite what USA Today described as ramped-up promotional efforts before its release. Lizzo's willingness to speak openly about the disappointment reflects the emotional toll that unmet commercial expectations can take on artists, even those who previously enjoyed mainstream success. The interview provides a rare, unfiltered look at how a musician grapples with a project that falls short of both critical and sales benchmarks.