Cynthia Erivo is back—and she’s not just defying gravity this time, she’s defying expectations. With her sophomore album I Forgive You set to drop on June 6, the queer icon and star of Wicked is giving fans more than just vocals—she’s serving vulnerability, resilience, and some serious heart. The album, crafted over two years while balancing her film career and red carpet reign, marks a pivotal moment in Erivo’s musical journey.
“This album, this collection of songs, is something I’m so proud to share with you,” Erivo posted, teasing the upcoming release with emotional gratitude. “I gave you one chapter with the first album, and now I have a couple more for you.” First came the single Replay, and now, with Worst of Me dropping this week, she’s clearly not holding back.
An Open Letter in Song Form
Erivo’s message is clear: forgiveness, for herself and others, is the path forward. In a post that reads more like a love letter to the overthinkers and emotional over-feelers of the world, she dedicated the album to “my sweethearts who are in their heads… my anxious angels.” It’s an album made for the late-night listeners, the lyric-underliners, and the folks who’ve ever had to pick themselves up one tear-streaked note at a time.
“Music is a way for you to get to know me,” she wrote. “All the joys and pains and everything in between.” And we believe her. If Replay gave us a glimpse into her heart, Worst of Me promises to throw the door wide open.
A Queer Voice Leading With Love
As a queer woman in the spotlight, Erivo has consistently championed self-love and authenticity—both on-screen and off. Whether she’s bringing Elphaba’s defiance to life or laying her soul bare in a studio, she’s proven time and time again that she doesn’t just play roles—she embodies them. And in an industry still short on LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream music, Erivo’s visibility matters.
Her music is not just personal; it’s political. It’s healing. It’s a reminder that queer stories are rich, raw, and deserving of space on every stage. With I Forgive You, Erivo invites us to not only hear her truth but to find our own reflection in it.
So yes, Cynthia, we’ll be pre-saving that album. And come June 6, we’ll be playing it loud, healing out loud, and maybe even flying—just like you.