Lizzo is hitting pause on her music and performance career to embrace a year of self-discovery and peace.
- The ‘Truth Hurts’ singer announced her plans while sharing vacation moments from Bali.
- Lizzo opened up about her personal struggles, leading to her decision to take a break.
- Fans initially thought she was quitting music, but Lizzo clarified her intentions.
- She aims to stop giving negative energy attention while continuing to spread joy through her music.
Lizzo is currently in Bali, posting snaps from her vacation that show her embracing tranquility. In a surprising announcement, she shared her plan to take a break from the music scene, saying, ‘I’m taking a gap year & protecting my peace.’
In March, Lizzo revealed on Instagram the personal challenges she’s been facing. She candidly wrote about getting tired of the criticism and negativity surrounding her.
‘I’m getting tired of putting up with getting dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet,’ Lizzo wrote. She expressed her desire to make music and spread happiness, but felt increasingly unwanted by the world.
She also addressed the constant lies and jokes made about her appearance, saying, ‘My character is being picked apart by people who don’t know me and disrespecting my name.’
Her message, ending with ‘I didn’t sign up for this shit – I QUIT,’ confused many into thinking she was leaving the music industry altogether.
Soon after, Lizzo cleared the air, stating that she wasn’t quitting music. ‘When I say I quit, I mean I quit giving any negative energy attention,’ she explained.
She emphasized that she would continue making music and connecting with people. ‘What I’m not going to quit is the joy of my life,’ she vowed, highlighting her commitment to her passion.
By taking this gap year, Lizzo hopes to inspire others to stand up to negativity and focus on what brings them joy.
Lizzo is stepping back to protect her peace while promising to return with renewed energy and positivity.
