Okay, so listen, Lizzo. Queen of self-love, body positivity, all that good stuff, right? We love her. Or, at least, we mostly do. But then she goes and posts something on the ‘gram – a whole photoshoot, actually – that has everyone, and I mean everyone, raising an eyebrow. Because it really, really looks like she just threw some serious, delicious shade at Alabama Barker. And not in a subtle way, either. It was, like, a full-on, high-definition, fluorescent-lit shade bomb.

Is This Really Happening?

Here’s the thing. Lizzo’s on vacation, right? Looking fabulous, as she does. She’s in a white Yitty swimsuit, layered under this kinda sheer, shimmery, white bodysuit. And she looks great, don’t get me wrong. She’s posing, she’s feeling herself. The whole vibe is very “I’m on a yacht and you’re not.” Which, fine. We get it. Live your best life.

But then, she drops the caption. And this is where things get spicy. She wrote, and I’m quoting here, “My new fav NY post.” Now, if you’ve been on the internet at all in the last six months, you know exactly what that means. Because it sounds exactly like Alabama Barker’s infamous Christmas haul video. You remember that, right? When she was unwrapping all those designer gifts, and pretty much every other sentence was “my new favorite.” Oh, and then she’d hold up a random item and say, “this is what I got for Christmas.” The internet went wild. It became a whole meme. Like, a huge meme. And Lizzo? She totally leaned into it.

The Internet Never Forgets

Seriously, it’s not a coincidence. I’ve seen enough internet beefs and subtle celebrity digs to know when something is intentional. And this? This feels intentional. You don’t just happen to use that specific phrasing, especially when you’re wearing an outfit that, let’s be honest, is a bit of a statement piece itself, in a series of highly curated photos. It’s too specific. It’s too on-the-nose. And honestly, it’s kinda brilliant in its cheekiness.

But Wait, Why Alabama Barker?

That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? Why Alabama? What’s the connection? Because, from what I can tell, these two aren’t exactly running in the same circles. Lizzo’s out there headlining festivals, making big music. Alabama’s, well, she’s Travis Barker’s daughter, and she’s doing her influencer thing, getting a lot of attention for her style, her family, and yeah, her occasionally cringey-but-viral social media moments. (No shade, just facts. We’ve all had them.)

“It’s like when your cool aunt makes a joke about something your cousin did that everyone thought was a bit much. You laugh, but you also kinda wonder, ‘Why now?'”

Maybe it’s just that the “my new favorite” phrase just stuck with Lizzo like it did with the rest of us. It’s infectious. It’s meme-worthy. And maybe she just saw an opportunity to make a joke that everyone would get. Or maybe, and this is where my journalist-brain goes, maybe there’s something more. Is it a gentle jab at the perceived materialism or, I don’t know, the vibe of a certain segment of young celebrity culture? Is it just a playful nod to a viral moment, or is it a commentary? It’s not entirely clear, but I’m leaning towards a bit of both.

The Art of the Subtle (Or Not-So-Subtle) Dig

Lizzo’s always been good at commanding attention, right? She’s a master of social media. She knows how to get people talking. And this, my friends, is how you do it. You don’t have to name names. You don’t have to throw a drink. You just drop a perfectly timed, perfectly phrased caption that only the true internet dwellers will understand. And boom, instant buzz. It’s like a secret handshake for the chronically online.

And let’s be real, Alabama’s “my new favorite” moment was… well, it was a lot. It was innocent enough, I guess, but it also became a symbol of a certain kind of Gen Z, luxury-obsessed, slightly out-of-touch vibe. So for Lizzo, who often champions authenticity and being real, to reference it, it just hits different. It’s not mean-spirited, not really. It’s more like a wink and a nudge. A “we all saw that, didn’t we?” kinda moment.

What This Actually Means

Look, I think it’s a playful jab. I really do. Lizzo’s got a sense of humor, and she’s not afraid to use it. It’s not a full-blown feud, probably not even a beef. It’s more like a cultural observation, wrapped up in a pretty white bodysuit. It’s Lizzo saying, “I see what’s happening on the internet, and I’m going to make a joke about it.” And honestly, who cares? It’s funny. It got people talking. And both Lizzo and Alabama Barker got a little more screen time out of it.

It’s just another reminder that in the world of celebrity, everything is content. Every outfit, every caption, every viral moment – it all gets recycled, referenced, and reimagined. And sometimes, it’s done with a side of perfectly executed, internet-savvy shade. So, my new favorite NY post? Yeah, I guess it is. For now, anyway. Until the next meme-worthy moment drops, and you just know Lizzo will be ready.