Internet Splits in Two As Lizzo Name Drops Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle Campaign in A New Song Video

Published 08/06/2025, 10:10 PM EDT

Lizzo, an artist celebrated for her fearless approach to music and unapologetic self-love, is once again stirring conversation. Known for her bold personality both in her songs and on social media, she frequently uses her platform to address hot-button topics, often with a clever and humorous twist. Her music consistently empowers listeners while pushing back against conventional standards, and she has built a massive following that admires her outspoken nature. And her recent engagement with the Sydney Sweeney controversy is a prime example of this approach.

Taking to her TikTok, Lizzo has teased a new song, which references Sydney Sweeney's latest American Eagle campaign for Good Jeans. Quickly grabbing attention, Lizzo was seen dressed in denim, rapping, "I got good genes like I'm Sydney." This new track comes on the heels of Lizzo's previous commentary on the controversial American Eagle ad campaign featuring Sweeney, an issue that had already sparked considerable debate online.

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Previously, Lizzo shared a parody image of herself in a denim outfit, mirroring Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad pose, and captioned it with "If the Democrats won the election," suggesting an inclusive representation in fashion. She did not stop at this and captioned her post "I have black jeans," again taking a dig at the entire jeans-genes controversy the campaign stirred. And now, the lyrics' clever wordplay references the title of Sweeney's ad campaign, which received considerable backlash, further adding more to it. While the full track title and release date remain a mystery, the teaser confirms that Lizzo has already shot a music video for the song, adding to the anticipation among her fans.

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Fans reacted to the music video as Lizzo has taken her commentary a step further by incorporating the controversy into her music.

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As expected, the lyrics have created a significant buzz online. The mention of Sydney Sweeney's name and the direct reference to the Good Jeans campaign have led to widespread discussion, with many fans praising Lizzo's clever wordplay and her ability to turn a controversial moment into a powerful statement.

While most enjoyed the jab, many criticised Lizzo as well, calling the song as something they will skip for sure.

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The reaction demonstrates how Lizzo consistently uses cultural moments to connect with her audience and promote her music, keeping her at the forefront of the cultural conversation. 

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What do you expect from the upcoming music release of Lizzo? Let us know in the comments below.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

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