Lizzo - Rumours - Live in the Live Lounge - 2021

"Rumors" is a song recorded by American singer and rapper Lizzo featuring American rapper Cardi B. The song was released on August 13, 2021, through Nice Life Recording and Atlantic Records, alongside a music video. The release marked Lizzo's first release in over two years, since the release of her third studio album Cuz I Love You (2019). The song was written by the two artists alongside Nate Mercereau, Steven Cheung, Theron Thomas, Torae Carr, and its producer Ricky Reed.
In October 2020, American singer and rapper Lizzo announced that her fourth studio album was nearing completion, saying she had "a few more songs to write".[1] On January 18, 2021, American singer SZA confirmed to have heard new material by the singer. She explained that Lizzo played her "the best song I ever heard in my life" and that it made her cry.[2] On August 1, 2021, Lizzo told fans that she had an exciting post to share the next day.[3][4] On August 2, she took to social media to announce the release of the single.[5] The single was made available for pre-order in different formats.[6] The release of the song marked Lizzo's first release in over two years, since the release of her third studio album, Cuz I Love You, on April 9, 2019.[7]

An accompanying music video for "Rumors" was released alongside the song on August 13, 2021.