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Lizzo Unveils 'Don't Make Me Love U' With Self-Reflective Video

A confrontation with her past persona signals a new creative chapter beyond music.

Overview

  • Lizzo released the single “Don’t Make Me Love U,” her first new music of 2026, following a 12-night sold-out Blue Note run and a Houston Rodeo performance before more than 70,000 fans.
  • The video depicts Lizzo meeting a Cuz I Love You–era version of herself, directed by Tanner K Williams with cinematography by Bentley Rawle.
  • The track was produced by longtime collaborator Ricky Reed alongside Cheche Alara.
  • Her first children’s book, Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’, is scheduled for September 8, 2026 from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
  • She was cast to portray Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a forthcoming biopic and is attached as a co-producer alongside Forest Whitaker.