Lizzo's insistence that 'B-TCH' is some of her best work has collided with a very different verdict from listeners, who have zeroed in on the album's weak sales, missed chart debut and what many describe as a messy, cheaply produced release.
Her remarks on the 'Swiftologist' podcast were intended to sound reflective, but reaction online has been significantly harsher, with critics arguing that the core problem lies with the music itself rather than the state of the industry.
