Streaming Shift, Career Attacks Affected My Fanbase – Lizzo
American singer Lizzo said the music industry's shift from radio to streaming platforms contributed to a decline in her fanbase over the past few years. The Grammy-winning artist addressed the issue while responding to a fan on X who noted that her following had reduced. She stated that the industry's move toward streaming has affected artists who relied on traditional radio exposure, explaining: "The industry changed so much in the last 3 yrs. Streaming replaced radio & I was a radio darling. That's how my fans discovered my music." "Not to mention the very obvious & public attack on my career changed things. But I'm out here doing my absolute best," she wrote when addressing the fan. Lizzo also alluded to a lawsuit she faced in August 2023, where three former backup dancers accused her of various forms of harassment, […]