Lizzo’s comeback flop, explained

Key Points:

• Lizzo's fifth album "Bitch," released in June, has underperformed commercially, streaming under a million times in 24 hours, selling fewer than 3,000 copies in its first week, and failing to enter the Billboard 200 within two weeks.
• The pop star faces ongoing legal challenges from three former dancers who filed a 2023 lawsuit accusing her of sexual harassment, body shaming, and creating a hostile work environment, allegations Lizzo and her legal team strongly deny.
• The lawsuit has significantly impacted Lizzo's public image and career momentum, with some former collaborators expressing disappointment and heartbreak over the allegations and subsequent fallout.
• Lizzo has publicly addressed the struggles with social media algorithms affecting music promotion and has spoken about her weight loss journey, attributing it to personal health and coping with depression following the scandal.
• The plaintiffs emphasize their intention is accountability rather than career damage, while experts note the complexity of Lizzo's brand evolution and its effects on her fanbase, especially within the plus-sized community.