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My Face Hurts from Smiling

2025 mixtape by Lizzo

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionSep 21, 2026
Entity authorityQ135102545 ↗
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My Face Hurts from Smiling is the third mixtape by American rapper and singer Lizzo, released by Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records on June 27, 2025. The mixtape features guest appearances from fellow American singer SZA and rapper Doja Cat. It marked her first mixtape to be released commercially under a label and followed her fourth studio album, Special (2022). My Face Hurts from Smiling was re-released on September 5, 2025, as My Face Still Hurts from Smiling, with nine additional tracks that include guest appearances from Lil Jon and Tierra Whack.

Background

In February 2025, Lizzo began teasing a new album and accompanying singles by bidding goodbye to her previous album, Special. Additionally, the artist held a Twitch stream on Valentine's Day that same month teasing new music.

On June 24, 2025, Lizzo announced her mixtape, titled My Face Hurts from Smiling set to arrive on June 27. It marked her first solo project since her fourth studio album, Special (2022). She shared the official artwork, which features Lizzo smiling with middle fingers, that are covered by smiley faces, jean shorts, and a white shirt with smiley faces on Lizzo's breasts. She shared the mixtape's tracklist of 13 tracks, including collaborations with SZA and Doja Cat.

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