Overview
“Truth Hurts” by Lizzo was originally released September 2017 but went viral on TikTok in 2019, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 2019 — a 23-month journey from release to chart-topping. The song spent seven weeks at #1 and became Lizzo’s breakout hit.
Cultural Phenomenon
The lyric “I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that bitch” became one of the most quotable lines of 2019. The song’s message of self-love and moving on from toxic relationships resonated massively. Lizzo’s performance at the 2019 MTV VMAs (wearing a hot pink bodysuit) and 2020 Grammys cemented her superstar status.
Legal Controversy & Awards
The song faced a plagiarism lawsuit over the “100% that bitch” line (originally tweeted by Mina Lioness in 2017; settled with songwriting credit). “Truth Hurts” won Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2020 Grammys. Lizzo was nominated for eight Grammys total, the most for any artist that year, and won three.