Lizzo is known for her radiant confidence and empowering anthems, but behind the spotlight, the Grammy-winning artist is revealing a different truth about life at the top: fame can be isolating. In a candid and unfiltered interview with comedian Ziwe, the “Good As Hell” singer opened up about how stardom has affected her friendships—and her peace of mind.
“I don’t have any friends,” Lizzo admitted with a nervous laugh. “I used to have so many friends, but when you get famous, it gets really weird. Everyone makes it weird for famous people. I’m still a normal person.”
Her words hit with the kind of raw honesty fans rarely get to hear from celebrities. For Lizzo, the transformation brought by fame didn’t change her—but it did change how the world interacts with her. “You’re still you. Everything around you changes. That’s fame in a nutshell and people change, too. It’s heartbreaking.”
Then, she dropped a truth bomb that cut straight through the glamor and glitter: “Don’t be famous,” she warned. “I know you guys want to be, and I know you want to go online, go viral, get your money, and be rich. Don’t be famous. Rich and famous are not the same thing. Now, if you’re an artist, do your art, just being famous? You can’t leave. It never ends.”
The conversation wasn’t all heavy—Ziwe also brought her trademark satire to the mix, asking Lizzo how many of her friends were Black. Lizzo responded coolly, “All my friends are Black.” When pressed about how many were plus-size, she paused before responding, “I have thick Black friends […] This is crazy because I’m thinking of two right now.”
While Lizzo’s fame has placed her on world stages and award show red carpets, it’s clear the journey hasn’t been without sacrifice. In a world obsessed with going viral and chasing clout, her reflections serve as both a warning and a wake-up call: success doesn’t always come with connection.