Jennifer Lopez celebrated turning 56 in dazzling style amidst her “Up All Night: Live in 2025” European tour, marking the occasion on July 24, 2025, in Antalya, Turkey. The superstar gifted fans and herself a brand-new song titled “Birthday,” debuting it live at her Antalya concert. She later danced to it in a shimmering silver, backless gown beside a towering three-tiered cake topped with sparklers and “J.Lo” initials. Now, we’re taking a look at the lyrics to her new hit. And we’re reminded of Lopez’s 2024 birthday party that Ben Affleck never attended.

Jennifer Lopez just released her new song, ‘Birthday,’ as she celebrates turning 56

Jennifer Lopez’s new track, “Birthday,” released on July 24, 2025, is a high-energy, synth-heavy anthem that feels both celebratory and deeply personal. Dropped in honor of her 56th birthday, the song doubles as a bold declaration of self-love and emotional rebirth. With lyrics like “Did you forget the date, or did you forget me?” and “I’m blowing out candles, not bridges,” fans were quick to speculate that the song subtly references her recent split from Ben Affleck.

Musically, “Birthday” blends retro club beats with modern pop production, echoing the vibe of Lopez’s early-2000s hits while adding a post-breakup twist of independence. Performed live for the first time during her tour stop in Antalya, Turkey, the track was accompanied by a sparkling onstage moment. It came complete with a massive cake, backup dancers, and a silver gown.

According to The Sun, “Birthday” marks another milestone for Lopez. She’s now an independent artist, as she released the song under a smaller record label. BMG, a top label, released her 2024 album, This Is Me … Now.

“Jennifer is obviously massively successful and talented, but it’s been hard for her to find a label who she’s on the same page with,” an insider alleged. “After her last album came out, it was decided she wouldn’t continue with BMG, as it wasn’t the success she wanted. It only went to No . 55 in the UK. But her team wants to push her forward with this new music. She has spent a lot of time in the studio this year.”

Ben Affleck didn’t attend Jennifer Lopez’s birthday party in 2024

Jennifer Lopez marked her 55th birthday on July 24, 2024, with a lavish Bridgerton‑themed party in the Hamptons. She transformed the estate into a Regency‑era spectacle complete with a horse‑drawn carriage, ballroom dancers, a live string quartet, and elaborate floral decor. The event took place on July 20, days before her actual birthday, allowing Lopez to bask in the experience while her husband, Ben Affleck, remained on the West Coast.

Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck a month later. At the time, fans speculated about trouble in paradise for the couple, given Affleck’s noticeable absence from her birthday party. An insider told In Touch Weekly that Lopez felt particularly humiliated over Affleck’s behavior at the time.

“The fact that he bought a new home while she was celebrating her birthday in the Hamptons was really humiliating for her,” the source alleged. “Plus, one day he has his ring on, and the next day it’s off — it’s like he’s gaslighting her.”

J.Lo’s new song lyrics might call back to Ben Affleck’s absence

Is Jennifer Lopez using “Birthday” to subtly call out Ben Affleck for skipping her 2024 birthday party? Some of the lyrics certainly appear that way. She sings about somebody not “getting in” into the party and how she already has everything she desires.

She sings, “You ain’t gettin’ in tonight, you ain’t on the list / Everything I want, I got, I ain’t got a wish / Every day is my birthday.”

We doubt that Affleck will comment on the new single. However, that won’t stop Lopez from living her truth and celebrating while on tour.

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