#LizzoTruthHurts
“Truth Hurts” became a viral TikTok hit two years after release.
Origin & Impact
“Truth Hurts” was released in 2017 but exploded in spring 2019 after going viral on TikTok and being featured in the movie “Someone Great.” The line “I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that bitch” became a self-confidence anthem, propelling Lizzo from cult favorite to mainstream superstar.
The hashtag celebrated Lizzo’s body positivity, confidence, and the song’s delayed success story. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Lizzo the first solo Black female R&B singer to top the chart in over 15 years. The viral phenomenon proved TikTok’s power to resurrect older songs and change artists’ careers.
Related Hashtags
#Lizzo #TruthHurts #BodyPositivity #TikTokViral