Lizzo's latest album, BITCH, has gotten off to a disappointing commercial start, failing to make the Billboard 200 chart after its June 5 release. According to music industry data service Luminate, the album sold 2,649 units during its first week and just 650 units in its second full week. The figures mark a sharp decline from her 2022 album Special, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with roughly 69,000 equivalent units. While BITCH did not reach Billboard's main albums chart, it debuted at No. 46 on the Top Album Sales chart.

The album arrives nearly three years after Lizzo became embroiled in a legal battle involving allegations from former backup dancers, who accused the singer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. Lizzo strongly denied the claims, calling them "false allegations" and "sensationalized stories." Portions of the lawsuit were later dismissed by a judge, a development highlighted by Lizzo's representatives as evidence that several accusations lacked merit. The legal dispute generated significant public scrutiny and remains one of the most controversial periods of the Grammy-winning artist's career.

Despite the underwhelming performance of BITCH, Lizzo remains one of the most successful pop stars of the past decade. The singer scored Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers with "Truth Hurts" and "About Damn Time," while hits such as "Good as Hell" and "Rumors" featuring Cardi B also reached the Top 10. In a recent interview discussing her new album, Lizzo reflected on the personal toll of public criticism and controversy, saying she has always presented her authentic self to fans and hopes to continue evolving both personally and professionally as she moves forward.