Lizzo Opens Up About Soul-Crushing Low Album Sales and Chart Failure

Lizzo described the poor sales and chart performance of her latest album as soul-crushing. According to reports from USA Today and AOL, the project failed to enter the Top 100 charts, while Yahoo News Canada reported the album sold only 2,000 copies.

The artist expressed significant vulnerability following the commercial failure of the release. USA Today reported that Lizzo spoke out regarding the emotional impact of the low numbers, specifically using the term soul-crushing to characterize the experience.

What were the sales figures for the album?

The album failed to achieve a position on the Top 100 charts, according to AOL. Yahoo News Canada provided a specific sales figure, reporting that the project sold only 2,000 copies.

Yahoo News Canada noted that Lizzo became extremely vulnerable after the sales data became public.

Who supported Lizzo during the release?

Lizzo revealed that fellow musician SZA provided emotional support after the album, titled B*TCH, failed to chart. According to Complex, Lizzo credited SZA for comforting her during the fallout.

Thank God for HerLizzo, via Complex

The interaction highlights the personal toll the commercial failure took on the singer, as she relied on peer support to process the chart results.

How does Lizzo view the role of music in her life?

Despite the poor commercial reception of the latest album, Lizzo maintained a perspective on the intrinsic value of her work. The Lufkin Daily News reported that the singer emphasized the personal importance of her craft.

Music has saved my lifeLizzo, via The Lufkin Daily News

The reporting across multiple outlets illustrates a divide between the artist’s emotional connection to her music and the project’s market viability. While USA Today and AOL focused on the soul-crushing nature of the chart failure, The Lufkin Daily News highlighted her continued belief in music as a life-saving force.

The disparity in reporting shows a range of outcomes: Yahoo News Canada focused on the concrete figure of 2,000 copies, while Complex focused on the interpersonal support system Lizzo utilized to cope with the failure.