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Lizzo at the 2025 ESSENCE Competition alongside BigXthaPlug at the BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards

The Buzz Around a Potential Lizzo and BigXthaPlug Collaboration

Main Highlights:

– A viral dance video featuring Lizzo and BigXthaPlug has ignited speculation about an upcoming collaboration.
– BigXthaPlug’s recent album showcases his unique blend of genres,including contributions from country musicians.
– Lizzo’s latest mixtape, along with its deluxe edition, signifies an exciting new chapter in her musical evolution.

On September 10, fans were abuzz with excitement as lizzo and BigXthaPlug shared a vibrant video of themselves dancing to his hit “The Greatest.” The post was filled with enthusiasm, declaring: “We the BIGGEST in the game!” this prompted a flurry of comments from followers curious about whether a musical collaboration might be on the way. One fan eagerly asked,“Does this mean we can expect a collab?” while another expressed their hope for such an artistic partnership.

This moment is particularly exhilarating as both artists are celebrated for pushing beyond conventional genre limits. In August, Dallas-native BigXthaPlug released his album *I Hope You’re Entirely Content*, which features collaborations with country icons like Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman, and Ella Langley. He shared with Apple Music’s Thomas Rhett that he intentionally sought out artists who embody “some kind of soul,” aiming to fuse rap elements with country influences.

Social media reactions mirrored this excitement; one follower complimented how great BigXthaPlug looked after recently changing his hairstyle while others celebrated their Texas heritage or praised Lizzo’s evolving sound.

Meanwhile, Lizzo is flourishing during what many consider one of her most fruitful career phases following her acclaimed album *Cuz I Love You*. In July she released *MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING*, followed by its deluxe version on September 5. The original project featured notable collaborations with SZA and Doja Cat; however, the expanded edition introduced nine additional tracks featuring Lil Jon and Tierra Whack.

Reflecting on her creative journey regarding this LP in an interview with *new York Magazine*, lizzo stated, “I felt driven to share these songs to challenge perceptions surrounding me.” She highlighted that this project allowed her to reconnect with herself as an artist while welcoming listeners back into her narrative.