Rumors (Lizzo song)

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"Rumors"
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Single by Lizzo featuring Cardi B
Written2020-2021
ReleasedAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
Recorded2021
Genre
Length2:52
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lizzo singles chronology
"Cuz I Love You"
(2020)
"Rumors"
(2021)
"About Damn Time"
(2022)
Cardi B singles chronology
"Wild Side"
(2021)
"Rumors"
(2021)
"Shake It"
(2022)
Billboard The Best Songs of 202138 [14]
The New York Times (Jon Pareles)Best Songs of 20215 [15]

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Rumors"
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef(s)
2021 MTV Video Music Awards Song of Summer Nominated [16]

Commercial performance

"Rumors" debuted at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Lizzo's third and Cardi B's tenth top 10 single on the chart. Lizzo also achieved her third number one and Cardi B her seventh on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. [17] It debuted at number three on the Rolling Stone Top 100 moving 136,000 units, including 15 million US streams. [18] It also became Lizzo's first entry on Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. US, debuting at numbers 12 and 29, respectively. [19] [20]

Music video

The video for "Rumors", directed by Tanu Muino, references the Muses from Disney's Hercules in a set inspired by ancient Greece. The closing pose echoes the neoclassical painting Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David. During the video Lizzo and Cardi wear golden attires, togas, and Ionic column-inspired headdress, as artwork gets animated. [21] [22]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [9]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Rumors"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [45] Gold35,000
Canada (Music Canada) [46] Gold40,000
United Kingdom (BPI) [47] Silver200,000
United States (RIAA) [48] Platinum1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Rumors"
RegionDateFormat(s)LabelRef.
VariousAugust 13, 2021
[49]
Italy Radio airplay Warner [50]
United StatesAugust 17, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Atlantic [51]
Rhythmic contemporary radio [52]

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