Why did Lizzo quit reading comments? Singer reveals strict new social media rules

Lizzo reveals strict social media rules she follows to protect her mental health and avoid online toxicity

Singer and rapper Lizzo has revealed the strict personal rules she now follows on social media as she distances herself from what she described as increasingly “toxic” online culture.

During a recent interview with CBS Mornings, the Grammy-winning artist explained that she no longer engages in online arguments or reads comments about herself. Lizzo said she made the decision after noticing how social media negatively affected her mental health and overall wellbeing.

Lizzo says the algorithm is negatively impacting music marketing:

“Ever since the algorithm has been showing us things out of order, baby, there’s no way to successfully promote your album where everyone knows your album is coming […] I have a private page with over 280K people… pic.twitter.com/JislVVYalm

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 13, 2026

According to the singer, one of her biggest rules is avoiding discussions unless she has “something positive or helpful” to contribute. She also shared that she no longer checks comments, statistics or engagement numbers tied to her posts. Lizzo added that her team now often handles uploads on her behalf because she no longer wants to remain deeply involved in social media culture.

The artist reflected on how the internet once helped launch her career, saying she belonged to a generation of musicians who built audiences online. However, she believes social media has changed significantly in recent years and no longer reflects “real people” or authentic interactions.

Lizzo’s comments come amid broader discussions surrounding celebrity mental health and online harassment. In previous interviews, the “Good as Hell” singer also addressed the emotional toll of public scrutiny following legal controversies involving former dancers. She has denied the allegations against her company.

The performer recently spoke candidly about her weight-loss journey, rejecting speculation that she used Ozempic and instead crediting lifestyle changes, exercise and diet adjustments for her transformation.