"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.<br />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]<br /><br />An accompanying music video for "Rumors" was released alongside the song on August 13, 2021.
