Lizzo is stepping back into the spotlight with a title that leaves very little open to interpretation.
The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist released her new album, Bitch, on June 5, marking the beginning of a new chapter that leans into confidence, reinvention, and a phrase she’s been attached to for years.
For longtime fans, the title feels less like a surprise and more like a full-circle moment.
After all, this is the artist who gave the world “Truth Hurts” and its immortal declaration: “I’m 100% that bitch.”
Now she’s turning that energy into an entire album.
Why Lizzo Named The Album Bitch
Lizzo says the title wasn’t chosen for shock value, it was about ownership.
“Reclaiming the word Bitch is power – it’s taking a label once used to diminish women and turning it into a declaration of confidence, and unapologetic self-love. So many incredible women in music have used the word for positivity like Meredith Brooks and Missy Elliot. It was only fitting to name my album Bitch because it has become my favorite word when using it on my own terms and because I am 100% that bitch!”
The album arrives after months of teasing and follows a stretch of releases that hinted at a shift in sound and perspective. Bitch spans 12 tracks and continues Lizzo’s mix of pop, rap, soul, and personality-driven songwriting.
A Love Letter To Go-Go And Pop Reinvention
One of the album’s most talked-about moments is “Sexy Ladies,” a reworking of “Sexy Lady,” the 2005 hit from Washington, D.C. go-go group UCB (Uncalled 4 Band).
The track serves as both tribute and celebration, arriving as the go-go genre marks 50 years as Washington’s official music style.
Before the album dropped, Lizzo previewed the era with the release of the title track “Bitch,” paired with a visual directed by child. The video places Lizzo at the center of a performance-driven world and builds on the song’s interpolation of Meredith Brooks’ late-’90s hit.
“Don’t Make Me Love U” Set The Tone
Back in March, Lizzo offered fans an earlier look at the project with “Don’t Make Me Love U.”
The single introduced a more reflective side of this era through visuals centered on confronting past versions of herself and moving toward change. The release became an early signal that Bitch wouldn’t simply revisit old formulas.
Lizzo’s Return To The Stage Has Already Been Big
The album lands after a busy run of live appearances.
Earlier this year, Lizzo sold out a 12-show residency across the Los Angeles and New York locations of Blue Note Jazz Club.
Variety praised the performances and highlighted her musicianship alongside her stage presence.
She later performed for more than 70,000 fans at the Houston Rodeo before appearing at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show in Miami, where she performed “Sexy Ladies.”
That return to live performance has helped frame this release not as a comeback, but as the next evolution.
Lizzo’s World Extends Beyond Music
Outside of the album cycle, Lizzo’s schedule remains packed.
She recently announced her first children’s book, Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’, arriving Sept. 8 through Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
The story follows a young girl searching for belonging who crosses paths with a spirited flute, launching an adventure built around music and self-discovery.
She’s also expanding her acting résumé with Rosetta, an upcoming film from Amazon MGM Studios in which she stars as rock and gospel pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
And yes, she’s still making room for comedy appearances too, including a recent turn on The Roast of Kevin Hart.
With Bitch, Lizzo appears focused on reclaiming the narrative the same way she says she reclaimed the title itself: loudly, intentionally, and completely on her own terms.
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