Lizzo has finally solved one of the most enduring mysteries of her social media presence, and the explanation is much more insightful than expected.
The 38-year-old singer and rapper went to X on Thursday, May 21, to respond to a fan who had just made a rather amusing discovery.
“Just found out Lizzo’s Instagram name is Lizzo Eats and not Lizzo Beats,” the user posted, alongside a screenshot of her Instagram page.
Lizzo, real name Melissa Jefferson, quoted the post on Twitter and set the record straight with a story that will resonate with anyone who’s ever gotten creative on a tight budget.
“Fun fact: I started my blog as a food blog when I was broke so I could eat for free, but then my music blew up,” she wrote.
So there you have it.
LizzoBeEating was never a cryptic message or a bold statement, it was a practical solution to the age-old problem of not having enough money for dinner.
The food blog became redundant once the music career took off, but the username remained.
The revelation comes at a busy time for Lizzo, who announced her new album SLUT on its 38th birthday in April, with a release date of Friday, June 5.
Speaking of the title, she was typically blunt.
“Reclaiming the word B*tch is power,” she said in a statement. “It’s about taking a label once used to demean women and making it an unapologetic statement of confidence and self-love.”
She added: “It was only fitting to name my album B*tch because it’s become my favorite word when I use it on my own terms, and because I’m 100% that bitch!”
The album cover builds on the theme, with an image of a hand holding one’s body in place of a middle finger.
From broke food blogger to Grammy winner with the release of a new album. It’s not a bad arc at all.
