Lizzo has addressed the ongoing rumours of a feud with Taylor Swift, making it clear she believes it is high time the matter was resolved once and for all. The singer expressed frustration with those still discussing the apparent situation, throwing down the gauntlet to critics.
Lizzo Corrects Misconceptions
The duo were reportedly involved in a showbiz spat three years ago, but Lizzo has once again corrected the notion that she enjoys speaking negatively about others in the industry, including the 'Shake It Off' star. She reiterated her desire to avoid competing with fellow musicians.
The backlash came after a user on X (formerly Twitter) attempted to compare the pair's streaming numbers. The post read: 'The Life Of A Showgirl + MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING — 4.005M. ICEMAN + MAID OF HONOUR + HABIBTI — 683k.' When Lizzo asked for clarification, a user suggested her 'trash talk' had caused her streaming figures to be lower than Taylor Swift's.
Lizzo's Response
Unimpressed by the response, Lizzo doubled down, insisting she has never spoken ill of Taylor Swift. She added: 'Also, while we're on the subject, I've never talked s**t about any artist. Just because I mention an artist by name does not mean I'm talking s**t. Grow tf up pls.'
New Music on the Horizon
Lizzo recently revealed she is preparing to release new music after a years-long legal battle that put projects on hold. Her upcoming album, titled 'B***h', is set for release on June 5 and aims to empower women through its title.
She explained: 'The album is called "B***h. After the song … I always have a title track.' The title track samples Meredith Brooks' feminist anthem of the same name, and the album also features a spot for Missy Elliott's song 'She's a B***h.'
Speaking to CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King, Lizzo said: 'I feel like what both of those women did was they pushed that word forward in a way that empowered it, instead of taking the power away. Like that's a word that used to get hurled at women. It's my favourite word.'
