Lizzo said she felt clowned online for promoting the album, adding that she “promoted my album super hard” and was called a “desperate flop,” leaving her unsure what to do next.

What she said

She framed the reaction as frustrating and unfair, saying she was tired of being criticized and that the online backlash made the whole rollout feel defeating.

Sales context

The album reportedly opened with very weak numbers, including about 2,649 units in its first week, and it missed the Billboard 200 while landing at No. 46 on Top Album Sales.

Public response

In coverage tied to the release, Lizzo also reflected on how the controversy around her public image has affected how people receive her music.

TL;DR: She didn’t shrug it off — she said the low-sales conversation and the internet pile-on left her feeling discouraged and unsure what more she could do to promote the album.