She frames her career as tending a garden with many projects growing at once, letting each blossom with steady, attentive effort.

Her current slate includes promoting a new album, preparing a children’s book, and starring in a biopic in which she will portray Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Rosetta.

She previously pursued a weight-loss journey that began in 2023 and achieved a goal, acknowledging fluctuations since then.

Daily anchors for her remain manifestation, prayer, and meditation, which she says help turn intention into reality and fuel her successes.

Lizzo debuts as the July 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit digital cover star, following a Miami Swim Week performance and a photo shoot featuring bold looks from her Yitty Swim collection.

She emphasizes a mission to inspire musical exploration among younger generations and to revive traditional values in music education.

Lizzo has been guest teaching at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University, guiding on self-love and addressing online harassment challenges faced by peers.

She underlines somatic well-being and daily happiness, noting a shift from past extremes to pursuing joy in her artistry.

In 2025 she intentionally gained about 20 pounds to embrace body positivity and confidence, while also facing ongoing weight-shape criticism from others.

She responds to critics of her weight gain by saying it reflects others’ opinions and cannot please everyone, advocating self-acceptance.

Lizzo stresses living fully in her body despite ongoing scrutiny and embracing self-acceptance as a core stance.

Fans reacted positively to the cover, with praise for Lizzo’s performance and presence.