She built an empire on self-love. Now her fans are walking away.
Lizzo's new album sold only 2,650 copies in its first week, a steep drop from her past success.
It is hard to stay on top when the people who loved you feel let down. For years, fans saw one star as a champion for the underdog, but a shift in trust has changed everything.
What happened
Pop star Lizzo released her fifth album, called "Bitch," in June 2026. The music has struggled to find listeners.
The album sold just 2,650 copies in its first week. This is a huge drop from her 2022 album, "Special," which sold 39,000 copies in its first week.
Lizzo blames the low sales on a changing music industry and a major lawsuit. In 2023, her former backup dancers sued her. They accused her of sexual harassment and weight-shaming.
What the money and evidence shows
- 2,650: The number of albums sold in the first week for "Bitch."
- 39,000: The number of albums sold in the first week for "Special" in 2022.
- 0: The number of her new singles that made the Hot 100 chart.
- 3: The number of former backup dancers suing the singer.
- 2023: The year the lawsuit was filed.
The bigger question
Can a singer survive when their real life goes against what they sell? Lizzo built her career on loving your body and being kind.
When workers accused her of doing the opposite, fans felt a deep sense of betrayal. It makes us ask if we love the music, or if we just want to believe the message.
The other side
Lizzo denies the claims made by her dancers. She told reporters that the truth is less shocking than the news headlines, and she is ready to speak in court.
Yet, courts have refused to drop the case, which means the claims are strong enough to face a jury.
What happens now
The drop in sales shows that listeners want stars to act right. Fans have many choices today, and they can easily stop supporting a star.
This could make other big acts think twice about how they treat their workers.
What we still don't know
- When will the lawsuit go to trial?
- Will Lizzo ever get back to the top of the charts?
- How will this case change how backup dancers are treated?
Source note
Based on reporting from TMZ and Rolling Stone. All charges are allegations - Lizzo is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Transparency notes
Published: Jun 24, 2026. No major post-publication update has been logged.
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