Lizzo recently clarified that her statement 'I quit' on Instagram was misinterpreted, emphasizing that she meant quitting giving negative energy attention, not her music career. She aims to empower others to reject negativity and continue creating music. The singer has previously addressed online body shaming and trolls. Amid an ongoing legal battle with former dancers alleging a hostile work environment, Lizzo has denied the allegations and expressed her passion for her artistry.
Lizzo clarified in a social media video that when she said she quit, she meant quitting giving attention to negative energy, not music. She expressed gratitude to her supporters and emphasized her commitment to making music and connecting with people. The singer, amidst a lawsuit from backup dancers, reassured fans of her intention to keep moving forward and staying true to herself. This clarification came after an earlier Instagram message where she expressed feeling unappreciated but stated she didn't sign up for it and ultimately emphasized her dedication to music.
US pop star Lizzo, tired of online ridicule and legal drama with former dancers, announced 'I quit' on Instagram without specifying the cause, following a lawyer's criticism over her performance at a fundraiser for President Joe Biden. Lizzo faced allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment from ex-dancers, leading to a lawsuit last August. The singer denied the claims, sought dismissal of the suit partially, and is appealing a ruling in February. The legal battle continues as Lizzo's spokesperson and the lawyer exchange statements regarding the ongoing case.
Lizzo has received a wave of support from stars urging her not to quit the music industry after her shock announcement on Friday . The Juice hitmaker, 35, stunned fans when she revealed she was putting fame behind her as she was 'tired of getting dragged by everyone' and being criticised 'because of how I look' in an Instagram announcement. Last year in August, the music artist was notably sued by three of her ex-dancers - Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez - who accused her of sexual harassment as well as creating a hostile work environment. Lizzo has vehemently denied the claims. Amongst the stars rallying around Lizzo are Paris Hilton , Todrick Hall and Queen Latifah.
US popstar Lizzo, real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson, announced on Instagram that she is quitting the music industry due to relentless ridicule online about her looks and character. The decision follows a lawsuit by former dancers and criticism for headlining a fundraiser for President Joe Biden amidst allegations.
American rapper and singer Lizzo has released four studio albums, two mixtapes, three extended plays, 23 singles, and three promotional singles. Before signing with Atlantic Records, she released two studio albums—Lizzobangers in 2013 and Big Grrrl Small World in 2015. In 2014, Time magazine named her one of 14 music artists to watch. Her first major-label extended play, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.In 2019 she achieved breakthrough success with her third studio album, Cuz I Love You. That year, after being featured in the Netflix film Someone Great, her 2017 single "Truth Hurts" became a viral sleeper hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 two years after its initial release. The song stayed atop the chart for seven weeks and has been certified seven-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Lizzo's 2016 song "Good as Hell" was subsequently rereleased with a new remixed version featuring American singer Ariana Grande. The single reached number three on the Hot 100 and has been certified four-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.After struggling with body issues from an early age, Lizzo became an advocate for body positivity and self-love. Many of her songs reference or feature that theme.
Lizzo looked stunning as she made a rare appearance at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party alongside her boyfriend Myke Wright on Sunday night. The singer, 35, and the comedian, 35, looked loved-up as they left the star-studded event at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Lizzo - real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson - dressed to impress for the occasion in a strapless brown tulle minidress as she let her hair down with the A-list. The About Damn Time singer put on a sultry display in the sexy ruched number which featured a long sheer skirt and a matching brown cape shawl. Lizzo completed her look with towering stilettos and teased her raven locks into a chic bob.
Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo (), is an American rapper and singer. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Houston, Texas, with her family at the age of ten. After college, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she began her recording career in hip hop music. Prior to signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums, Lizzobangers (2013) and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). Her first major-label extended play (EP), Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.Lizzo attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, Cuz I Love You (2019), which peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200. The album spawned the singles "Juice" and "Tempo". The deluxe version of the album included Lizzo's 2017 single "Truth Hurts", which became a viral sleeper hit two years after its initial release. It topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and became the longest-leading solo song by a female rapper. Around this time, her 2016 single "Good as Hell" also climbed the charts, reaching the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. Lizzo received eight nominations at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards—the most for any artist that year—including nominations for each of the "Big Four" categories, and won the awards for Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best Pop Solo Performance for "Truth Hurts", and Best Traditional R&B Performance for the song "Jerome".In 2021, Lizzo released the single "Rumors" (featuring Cardi B), which debuted in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100. Her fourth studio album, Special (2022), was preceded by its lead single "About Damn Time", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and made Lizzo the first black female singer since Whitney Houston in 1994 to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.Along with her recording career, Lizzo has also worked as an actress; she performed a voice role in the animated film UglyDolls (2019), and appeared in the crime comedy-drama film Hustlers (2019). She is also the host of the Amazon Prime Video reality television series Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Competition Program. In 2019, Time named Lizzo "Entertainer of the Year" for her meteoric rise and contributions to music. In addition to four Grammy Awards, she has also won a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards.
Love, Lizzo is an American documentary film directed by Doug Pray and featuring American singer Lizzo. It was released through HBO Max on November 24, 2022.
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