Lizzo's New Album Flops: Fans Question Silence

Lizzo's fifth studio album, "B-TCH," released on June 5, 2026, has reportedly missed the Billboard Top 200 chart. Sales estimates suggest fewer than 6,000 units were sold in its opening week, a stark contrast to her 2021 album "Special," which sold 69,000 equivalent units. This performance has led to fan speculation and criticism online.

Following the album's release, Lizzo has shifted focus on social media, promoting older hits like "About Damn Time" and celebrating "Truth Hurts" achieving diamond certification. Fans have voiced their confusion and disappointment, questioning why she isn't actively encouraging streams for her new project. Some interpret her actions as an attempt to move past the album's perceived failure.

Lizzo previously voiced frustration with her label, Atlantic Records, for perceived underpromotion of her new music. The album's provocative title, "B-TCH," has also been a talking point, with Lizzo explaining it as a reclamation of her identity and a response to societal pressures on Black women. She also recently addressed Nicki Minaj on social media regarding a critical comment about her album sales.