Lizzo has established quite a name for herself in the music industry, but that's not all she's done lately. She has also proven to be a real force to be reckoned with when it comes to keeping things real, and approaching some of life's most difficult moments with tenacity and resilience. When she put her focus into a huge project and released Rumors with Cardi B, she knew she was going to see some incredible results that would lead to increased fame and fortune.
However, what she may not have realized was the fact that the more she 'put herself out there,' and the more success she experienced, the louder the trolls were going to become. NBC News reports that she has seen a mix of highs and lows since releasing Rumors, and we're about to discover them all...
8 Her Fame Skyrocketed
The very first thing that Lizzo noticed after releasing Rumors, was the fact that her fame absolutely skyrocketed. Already doing well on her own accord, Lizzo had millions of followers on all her social media platforms but working with Cardi B on such a risqué release definitely catapulted her to the next level. Lizzo's name was in every headline, and the world was tuning in to her music and realizing her talents in a whole new way.
7 She Topped The Charts
It didn't take long for Rumors to reach the highest levels of success. The accolades started rolling in and records were being smashed over and over again, as the single began to pick up traction by a multitude of streaming platforms across the globe. Headline Planet reported that; "In addition to topping the US iTunes song sales chart, Lizzo & Cardi B’s “Rumors” received massive opening day airplay at three major radio formats, attracted ample interest on YouTube, and made the Top 5 on the US Spotify and Apple Music Charts." The song later reached the #1 spot on the YouTube Trending For Music Chart, as well.
6 Her Fortune Increased Dramatically
Make no mistake, Lizzo's bank account has seen quite a few more zeros since the release of Rumors. She danced all the way to the bank as the money started pouring in, as a result of this mega-hit single. Lizzo has been steadily increasing her net worth over the past several years, but the release of this particular collaboration was so hot that her finances dramatically increased. The money was rolling in fast and furious, and it was instantly apparent that this was the big hit that would define her for the next several months, if not more.
5 The Haters Started Hating
Sadly, all of this success also led to a whole lot of haters rising to the surface. The greater her accomplishments, the more it seems that Lizzo's haters start dragging her name. Instead of being able to relish in the sweet moments of her success, Lizzo was being dragged by trolls who took aim at her body type, size, and even her race by way of hurtful social media commentary. Trolls wasted no time sharing hateful, hurtful comments that really packed a painful sting.
4 She Was Deeply Affected By Trolls
Lizzo took to social media to post a video of her deep sadness over the terrible, derogatory comments that people were making towards her. She broke down in an honest display of pain and frustration, telling fans that when she is so exhausted from throwing herself into her work, she tends to be more 'sensitive' and isn't able to block out the haters and rude comments the way she normally can. She was visibly affected by the terrible words her haters aimed at her and spent much of the video in tears.
3 Cardi B Rose To Her Rescue
Cardi B wasn't going to stand idle as her friend was being tormented. She rose to the occasion and stepped up to publicly defend Lizzo and put her trolls right back in their place. She posted an image depicting the incredible success that Rumors has seen, and blasted fans for hating on someone instead of being happy for them and encouraging of their success. Cardi then proceeded to share snippets of various movie charts, stating to fans that Lizzo was a huge success, and they were just jealous of her incredible accomplishments.
2 Facebook Backed Her Up In A Big Way
In an unprecedented, never-before seen move, Facebook executives stepped up to the plate to force a change in the way hateful comments were handled on their platforms. Both Facebook and Instagram are now going to be defunking the accounts of those who interefere with others by leaving hateful commentary online. They've made it clear that there's no further allowance of hateful language or conversation, and have even gone so far as to say that they will be deleting the accounts of repeat offenders.
1 She Announced Her Comeback To Music
In spite of all the ups and downs and standing ferociously in the face of anyone who dares to try and shake her up, Lizzo has announced that drop of Rumors is the signal of her return to music. After a long hiatus, she has decided that she's throwing herself right back in to the music industry, and will be sharing an abundance of new tunes and videos with her fans in the near future.
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