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Lizzo, Cardi B transform into Greek goddesses for ‘Rumors’, fans call it ‘cultural reset’

Lizzo had first teased her latest track on Instagram in the second week of August where we saw the crooner interacting to Cardi B via a video call

Channeling all the vibes from Disney’s ‘The Gospel Truth’ song from ‘Hercules’, Lizzo got the fans hooked on her brand new single called ‘Rumors’ that also features a heavily pregnant Cardi B. This is Lizzo’s first single in two years as she took a hiatus after her breakout track ‘Truth Hurts’ in 2019.

The singer had first teased her latest track on Instagram in the second week of August where we saw the crooner interacting with Cardi B via a video call. She later dropped the official cover art of the song that featured a stunning mid-shot of both the gorgeous ladies decked up in ancient Greek attire and make-up. As soon as ‘Rumours’ hit the Internet, social media users erupted with joy as they could not get enough of Lizzo and Cardi B’s muse act in the video.
 
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Lizzo releases Greek mythology-inspired ‘Rumours’ with Cardi B

While Lizzo’s fans eagerly want her to collaborate with her BFF Harry Styles, they were more than excited for her latest joint effort with Cardi B. The 33-year-old songstress looked ethereal in a Greek avatar as she oozed confidence and body positivity in the stunning music video. While ragging on the haters, she croons in the first verse, “All the rumors are true, yeah/ What ya heard, that's true, yeah/ I f**k him and you, yeah/ If you believe I do that/ Had to cut some h**s loose, yeah/ NDA, no loose lips/ Now them hoes tryna sue me.”

Flaunting her baby bump for the second time in a music video, Cardi B too channeled her Goddess avatar as she rapped, “All the rumors are true, yeah/ Fake a**, fake boobs, yeah/ Made a million at Sue's, yeah/ Got me runnin' with fake news, yeah/ Cardi ain't poppin', no, that's a machine (Huh?)/ Nobody listen, they buyin' them streams (Hmm)/ They even posted on blogs overseas.” You can stream the audio here. Speaking of Lizzo, she will soon perform at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival becoming the first woman to headline the event. She will also hit the stage at Global Citizen Live on September 25 followed by performances at Firefly Music Festival and Outside Lands on September 26 and October 30, respectively.

‘This music came to break the world’, says Twitter

Fans of Lizzo and Cardi B rushed to Twitter to express their excitement over ‘Rumors’. One fan posted, “As much as I don’t care for lizzo that rumors video was dope ! I really dug the muses theme from Hercules.” Another stated, “Can we talk about Lizzo honoring Big Mama Thorton???!!! Cuz yes!! #Rumors” One user added, "I’m gonna be honest… @lizzo and @iamcardib ate that up in #rumors”
 
The next one shared, “I’ve been WAITING on the day these 2 would collab and ofc they never disappoint @lizzo and @iamcardib looking like GODDESSES.” While, one tweeted, “The rumors music video is just further proof that lizzo has to be one of the muses for the Hercules remake.” Another stated, “#CardiB unborn child is prolly the hardest working baby in Hollywood #Rumors is lit. And Lizzo is serving big girl realness.” One user asserted, “if all the rumors are real, this music came to break the world #Rumors” Whereas, one fan concluded, “you and Lizzo did a cultural reset.”