While Rumors climbs the charts, the singer behind it is receiving too much hate to handle. Here's the scoop on how internet trolls are affecting Lizzo - and how Cardi B and others are standing up for the Hollywood icon.
In a recent Instagram Live, Lizzo got real vulnerable and serious about how all of the online hate since the release of Rumors is taking a toll on her. "People who have something mean to say about you - and for the most part, it doesn't hurt my feelings. I don't care," the singer tearfully said. "I just think when I'm working this hard, my tolerance gets lower. My patience is lower. I'm more sensitive, and it gets to me."
Cardi B, who collaborated with Lizzo on the new track, quickly came to her friend's defense after seeing the clip. "When you stand up for yourself they claim your problematic & sensitive. When you don't they tear you apart until you crying like this," the artist tweeted. "Whether you skinny, big, plastic, they going to always try to put their insecurities on you. Remember these are nerds looking at the popular table."
Thank you @iamcardib — you’re such a champion for all people. Love you so much ❤️
— ALL THE RUMORS ARE TRUE (@lizzo) August 15, 2021
And Cardi wasn't done there. The rapper was back on Twitter soon after to make sure everyone knows this one thing: Rumors is a total hit. "Rumors is doing great," she wrote. "Stop trying to say the song is flopping to dismiss a woman emotions on bullying or acting like they need sympathy. The song is top 10 on all platforms."
The WAP singer added, "Body shaming and calling her mammy is mean & racist as f***." And she's not the only celeb to come out in support of our girl. Grown-ish star Chloe Bailey also took to social media and showered the Grammy-winning performer with love and support. "I'm so proud of you @Lizzo people are gonna talk, but you have power in your voice. thank you for inspiring me," Bailey wrote.
Retweet what she said! The haters will hate, but Lizzo is an icon, and she's here to stay (and slay). You can make sure Rumors stays on top of the charts and stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to your favorite hits.
