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Lizzo opened up about one of the darkest periods of her career.

The “Truth Hurts” hitmaker recalled feeling as though her “life is over” when the public perception around her dramatically changed. On top of that, her latest album “B-TCH” missed the Billboard Top 20.

Lizzo’s rise had been extraordinary, with “Truth Hurts” eventually reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after initially being released years earlier.

Lizzo Opens Up About Feeling Like ‘My Life Is Over’

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Lizzo discussed the emotional toll of the backlash during her appearance on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast. She said she had not fully realized how famous she had become because she still felt like an ordinary girl from the Twin Cities.

At the same time, everything she was doing had become news, from her clothing line and television work to touring and releasing music. She explained that she had been going “full throttle” as her career thrived.

Lizzo recalled that her album was doing extremely well, even though she was not paying close attention to its success at the time. That period of success made the backlash that followed feel even more shocking. In her words:

“The world stopped f-cking with me. I was like, ‘Whoa, this feels like my life is over.'”

The Singer Learned To Find Herself Again

After her “Special Tour” ended, Lizzo said the hatred directed toward her felt different from the smaller waves of negativity she had experienced before. Lizzo said she genuinely believed she had been moving through her career with an open heart and did not expect everything to change so dramatically.

The singer admitted that she wondered whether she should “cease to exist” because the situation became so heavy. The 38-year-old said she eventually had to find herself again as a person rather than defining herself through her career. She explained that knowing who she is, rather than focusing only on what she does, felt freeing.

Apple Podcasts lists the September 7 episode of “Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard” as a conversation covering Lizzo’s relationship with fame, success, and the emotional impact of public criticism.

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Lizzo Says Her Failed Album ‘Hurt’ Her

Lizzo’s emotional struggles also came as she faced a difficult response to her latest album, “B-TCH.” The project released on June 5 failed to produce a significant hit and missed the Billboard Top 200. The album reportedly sold fewer than 3,000 copies in its first week, a sharp contrast to her previous projects’ success. 

The singer admitted that the album’s performance affected her deeply. During an appearance on the “Proto Pop” podcast, she said it hurt her feelings and left her stressed and sad because she believed the project contained some of her best work. She also acknowledged that the music industry had changed over the previous three years and that her connection with audiences had changed with it.

Lizzo said she noticed her presaves were much lower than expected and responded by personally pushing the project, including hanging posters and connecting with people. Even after meeting her presave goal, the first-week results failed to match her expectations.

She described that experience as “soul-crushing” and revealed that SZA called to check on her, prompting Lizzo to ask whether she was a failure. Despite the setback, she later confirmed she returned to the studio and insisted the “B-TCH” era was not over, according to The Blast.

The ‘Juice’ Hitmaker Previously Clapped Back At Body Shamers

The iconic singer has also pushed back against internet users who made jokes and insensitive comments about her body. Her message was simple: “Mind Your Business.” She urged people not to shame others for their personal choices. 

Lizzo encouraged fans to protect their peace of mind and avoid negative energy from naysayers. In an Instagram post, she said any body changes she made were completely her business and decision. This included everything from losing 100 pounds to undergoing a BBL.

The Grammy Award winner also disclosed that overwhelming external pressure briefly led her to turn to Ozempic during her weight-loss journey. She later chose a more natural approach involving dieting and intense cardio workouts. The singer also invested in skincare and dental work to feel more comfortable in her skin overall.

How Lizzo Embraces Sobriety 

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The singer revealed she had gone two months without alcohol as she continued pursuing a healthier routine. The update followed an intentional weight-loss journey that began in 2023, during which she reportedly lost 60 pounds.

She had previously stopped drinking for the longest period of time in her life before eventually returning to alcohol because she felt she had “earned it.”

By April 2026, she was again documenting her decision to stay away from alcohol. Her changes also included adjustments to her diet and fitness routine. Lizzo previously revealed that her routine included training three times a week, daily sauna sessions, and cardio.

She cut sugary Starbucks drinks, potato chips, and full-fat sodas, hired a chef to help with meal prep, and added animal protein back into her diet. 

She also stays active with pickleball, hiking, long walks, and dancing, and she makes hydration part of her routine. “I’m not going to lie and say I love my body every day,” Lizzo explained. She acknowledged that her feelings about her body change daily, with some days bringing more appreciation than others. 

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