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Lizzo announced on Instagram on Friday, March 29, that she had “quit.”
The statement concluded a long rant in which the singer said she was tired of being the subject of “lies.”
“I’m tired of putting up with being dragged down by everyone in life and on the internet,” she wrote.
“All I want is to make music and make people happy and help the world be a little bit better than it was when I met it. But I don’t want the world to put me in it.” I’m starting to feel like I don’t want that.
“I’m always fighting the lies that are told about me for influence and views…I’m always the butt of jokes because of the way I look. My character doesn’t know who I am. People make fun of me and disrespect my name.
“I am not registered on this site. I have quit,” he added with a peace sign emoji.
A representative for Ms. Lizzo did not immediately respond. independent personThis is a comment request from .
The Grammy Award-winning pop singer’s reputation faced serious damage last August when she was sued by three former members of her dance group.
Dancers Ariana Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noel Rodriguez have accused Lizzo and her production company of assault, racial and religious harassment, fat-shaming, disability discrimination, and false imprisonment.
Days later, Lizzo denied the claims, calling them “false” and “sensational.” “While I am hurting, I will not let this overshadow the good work I have done in this world. I would like to thank everyone who has extended support to try and lift me up during this difficult time,” she wrote. said.
And in September, fashion designer Asha Daniels filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing Lizzo of allowing bullying, harassment and racial discrimination to take place behind the scenes of her tour.
Lizzo attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
(Getty Images)
A spokesperson for Lizzo called the lawsuit a “bullshit and absurd publicity stunt” and claimed that Daniels had “never actually met or spoken to Lizzo.”
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In December, Rizzo’s lawyers sought to dismiss Daniels’ lawsuit, calling the allegations “flawed” and unrelated to California, where the lawsuits are filed. Daniels lives in New York and worked with Lizzo on her European tour, according to the filing.
Daniels’ attorney said Rizzo’s team is “trying to shift the blame onto the victim.” While Ms. Rizzo and her attorney can continue to try to justify her illegal and deplorable actions, we remain committed to pursuing justice for our client and will continue to do so in court. Lizzo is looking forward to the day when she can explain her actions in public. ”
This allegation goes against Lizzo’s public persona. As a performer, she is known for promoting body positivity, women’s rights, LGBT+ rights, and anti-bullying. Throughout her career, she has achieved worldwide success with her brand of body positivity and self-love, backed by a discography of empowerment anthems.
