Overview

• My Face Hurts From Smiling arrived on June 27 via Nice Life and Atlantic Records and is available on all streaming platforms.
• Doja Cat appears on the track “Still Can’t Fuh” and SZA lends vocals to “IRL,” marking Lizzo’s first high-profile collaborations since 2023.
• The mixtape showcases a grittier rap style and unfiltered lyrics, contrasting with the pop-soul sound of her 2022 album Special.
• This interim release follows Lizzo’s creative resurgence after her March return to the stage and a period of personal and legal challenges.
• Her next full-length album, Love in Real Life, was completed in March but still awaits an official release date.