Despite the fact that it was released in 2017,Lizzo‘s breakout hit “Truth Hurts” may be eligible for a nod at the2020 Grammys.
AsBillboardobservedin a new report, the track is up for consideration because it was never submitted when it was initially released two years ago, and it also appears on the deluxe edition of her recent albumCuz I Love You, which was released during the Grammy eligibility period (Oct. 1, 2018 – Aug. 31, 2019).
“Truth Hurts” reached a high of number four on the Billboard Hot 100 charts this year and has been certified platinum.
Members of the Recording Academy are set to meet at an annual gathering in September to rule on whether or not “Truth Hurts” will be eligible to compete at the ceremony, which is set to take place on Jan. 26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
It’s been a big year for Lizzo, who releasedCuz I Love Youin April. The star has graced a several magazine covers — includingEssence,AllureandLove— and stunned the audience at the2019 BET Awardsin June with an epic performance of her hit “Truth Hurts.”
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While it’s safe to say the singer is on a roll, her path to success has been paved with challenges. In June, Lizzo revealed that two years ago, she wasready to give upon her dream.
“It was a long road,” Lizzo previously told PEOPLE of her career.
Indeed, Lizzo (real name: Melissa Jefferson) has been hustling to make a name for herself for 10 years.
Born in Detroit and raised in Houston (where she trained to become a classical flautist), Lizzo moved to Minneapolis in 2011 to pursue music. She quickly became a local celebrity in the city’s hip-hop community — and was even a protégée of Minnesota nativePrince, performing at Paisley Park and recording with the icon before his death.
“The day I released ‘Truth Hurts’ was probably one of the darkest days I’ve had ever in my career. I remember thinking, ‘If I quit music now, nobody would notice. This is my best song ever, and nobody cares,’” Lizzo recalled. “I was like, ‘F— it, I’m done.’ And a lot of people rallied; my producer, my publicist and my family, they were like, ‘Just keep going because this is the darkest before the dawn.’”
source: people.com
