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Lizzo Reclaims 'Bitch' for Fierce New Album
5 Jun
Summary
- Lizzo's new album, 'Bitch,' was released on June 5, 2026.
- The album title is a reclamation of the word for confidence.
- The project was previously titled 'Love In Real Life' before the change.
Lizzo's highly anticipated new album, titled 'Bitch,' was released on June 5, 2026. This marks her first studio album since 2022's 'Special,' and it features tracks like "She Stole My Man" and "Sexy Ladies." The Grammy-winning artist has explained that the album's title is a deliberate act of reclaiming a word often used to diminish women, transforming it into a symbol of confidence and unapologetic self-love.
Originally, the project was slated for release under the title 'Love In Real Life,' with its lead single dropped in February 2026. However, Lizzo decided to change the name, stating that the music itself remains consistent. In the interim, she also released the hip-hop mixtape 'My Face Hurts from Smiling,' which included collaborations with Doja Cat and SZA.
Lizzo has been highly visible in the lead-up to this album release. She discussed her career-shifting sexual harassment lawsuit on CBS Mornings on May 4, 2026. She also appeared on The Roast of Kevin Hart on Netflix on May 10, 2026, and shared her critical views on social media algorithms affecting the music industry on May 12, 2026.
Her previous album, 'Special,' was a commercial success, with its lead single "About Damn Time" topping the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy for record of the year. The album also included the hits "2 B Loved (Am I Ready)" and "Special" featuring SZA. Notably, 'Bitch' arrives the same weekend the film 'Scary Movie,' for which Lizzo recorded a song, premieres. She also recently collaborated with Sexyy Red on the track "Hoes" for the film's soundtrack.
