- Lizzo 's new album , Bitch , released on 5 June, has performed poorly, selling only 2,649 copies in its first week and failing to chart on the Billboard 200, a significant downturn from her successful 2022 album Special .
- The pop singer attributed the album's low sales to changes in the music industry , specifically the shift from radio to streaming, which she claimed impacted how fans discovered her music.
- Music executive Ray Daniels countered Lizzo's explanation, stating it was “BS” and that artists should adapt to industry changes by actively engaging their fanbase to promote their work.
- Lizzo also acknowledged a “very obvious and public attack on my career” following a 2023 lawsuit where former backup dancers accused her of sexual misconduct and creating a hostile work environment, allegations she denies and is fighting in court.
- Critics, including The Independent, largely gave Bitch negative reviews, describing it as “strangely muted” and “full of cliched platitudes”, suggesting the album failed to resonate with listeners or critics.
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