Lizzo is getting candid about the rocky road back to music.
The 37-year-old singer and rapper, best known for her empowering hits like “Truth Hurts” and “Good as Hell,” recently sat down with Vulture to reflect on her latest releases—and why her carefully mapped-out comeback didn’t go according to plan.
Lizzo explained that reentering the pop landscape in 2025 has been more complicated than she anticipated.
“I put out those two singles, and it feels like I had a crash course in what putting music out as a pop artist in 2025 looks like, and it’s … interesting,” Lizzo told Vulture. “The industry and the landscape change every year. What worked last year is not going to work this year.”
Earlier this year, she dropped two new songs—“Love in Real Life” and “Still Bad.” While both tracks reflected her signature mix of confidence and heart, the releases also gave her a dose of reality about how much the industry has shifted in just a few short years.
According to Lizzo, she once had a solid formula for building hits, but time away from the spotlight has left her adjusting to a music scene that now feels completely different.
“I am flying by the seat of my pants which is crazy because I had three years to plan this shit out, and all of my plans kind of crumbled,” she admitted.
Her honesty reflects the challenges many artists face as the music business continues to evolve. Streaming platforms, viral trends, and algorithm-driven marketing strategies have transformed the way songs are discovered and consumed. What might have worked in 2022, when Lizzo released her Grammy-winning album Special, no longer guarantees success today.
For Lizzo, the setbacks are frustrating but not insurmountable. She remains an artist defined by resilience, humor, and creativity. Her openness about her struggles resonates with fans who admire not just her music but also her ability to be vulnerable in an industry that often demands perfection.
