"Maybe You’re The Problem" was written during what the singer described as the "hardest year" of her life.
Following the performance, the track gained significant traction, surpassing 21 million streams on Spotify within its first weeks of release.
The track was written about a specific personal situation and an individual whose behavior—such as gaslighting and shifting blame—became the central theme.
On June 1, 2022, multi-platinum pop artist Ava Max visited in New York City as part of the Citi Music Series on TODAY. This high-energy appearance served as the live debut for her single "Maybe You’re The Problem" and a platform to announce her second studio album, Diamonds & Dancefloors . Performance Overview