Current:Home > MyLizzo speaks out against 'lies being told about me': 'I didn't sign up for this' -NextFrontier Finance
Lizzo speaks out against 'lies being told about me': 'I didn't sign up for this'
View
Date:2025-04-15 05:53:34
Lizzo has had enough.
The four-time Grammy winner took to Instagram Friday evening to share a vulnerable message about feeling like she's being unfairly critiqued.
"I'm getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet. All I want is to make music and make people happy and help the world be a little better than how I found it," she wrote. "But I'm starting to feel like the world doesn't want me in it. I'm constantly up against lies being told about me for clout & views… being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look… my character being picked apart by people who don't know me and disrespecting my name."
"I didn't sign up for this," she concluded. "I QUIT✌🏾"
USA TODAY has reached out to reps for the singer for comment.
Comedian Loni Love showed her support, writing, "Girl don’t let them win… stay off the internet.. hug up yo man… keep working.." Paris Hilton also chimed in, commenting, "We love you Queen😍👑."
Latto also told Lizzo to shake it off: "The ppl need u Lizzo. I remember U made me keep going when I wanted to quit before. Ur soul is SO pure." She added she's "team Lizzo" for life.
Lizzo's Instagram statement comes amid two lawsuits
In August, Lizzo was sued for allegedly pressuring and weight shaming her former dancers. Plaintiffs Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis and Noelle Rodriguez claimed in the lawsuit that they were victims of sexual, racial and religious harassment, assault, false imprisonment and disability discrimination, in addition to other allegations.
Later that week, Lizzo took to Instagram to share a statement in which she denied the allegations. The singer wrote that she typically doesn't address "false allegations," but said "these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous not to be addressed." She also claimed the allegations "are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional."
Lizzo added, "I know what it feels like to be body shamed on a daily basis and would absolutely never criticize or terminate an employee because of their weight."
Her lawyers filed a response to the lawsuit in September denying "each and every allegation contained in the complaint." The cause is ongoing in Los Angeles Superior Court.
A week prior, her former wardrobe manager filed another lawsuit against the musician that accused her, as well as the people who worked on Lizzo's The Special Tour, of alleged sexual and racial harassment, disability discrimination and creating a hostile work environment.
Backup dancers' lawsuit:Lizzo sued for 'demoralizing' weight shaming, sexual harassment
"(Lizzo) has created a sexualized and racially charged environment on her tours that her management staff sees as condoning such behavior, and so it continues unchecked," Asha Daniels' lawsuit claimed.
The next day, Lizzo tearfully accepted a humanitarian award at a Beverly Hills gala and seemingly alluded to the lawsuits in her speech.
“Thank you so much for this. Because I needed this right now. God's timing is on time,” Lizzo told the crowd.
Lizzo has made several public appearances since she was hit with these lawsuits last year.
On Thursday, she performed at President Biden's 2024 campaign fundraiser at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Earlier this month, she attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party and graced the star-studded red carpet in a brown mini dress.
In February, she returned to the Grammy Awards a year after she took home record of the year for "About Damn Time" to present the best R&B song award to SZA.
Contributing: Morgan Hines and Naledi Ushe
veryGood! (34378)
Related
- Michigan lawmaker who was arrested in June loses reelection bid in Republican primary
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Angelina Jolie nearly fainted making Maria Callas movie: 'My body wasn’t strong enough'
- How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
- From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- The city of Chicago is ordered to pay nearly $80M for a police chase that killed a 10
- US Open player compensation rises to a record $65 million, with singles champs getting $3.6 million
- Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett
Ranking
- Olympic men's basketball bracket: Results of the 5x5 tournament
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
- Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
- Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight
- The city of Chicago is ordered to pay nearly $80M for a police chase that killed a 10
- Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
- Charges tied to China weigh on GM in Q4, but profit and revenue top expectations
Recommendation
Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
Jamie Foxx reps say actor was hit in face by a glass at birthday dinner, needed stitches
Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
Warm inflation data keep S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq under wraps before Fed meeting next week
EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
Appeals court scraps Nasdaq boardroom diversity rules in latest DEI setback
The city of Chicago is ordered to pay nearly $80M for a police chase that killed a 10
SFO's new sensory room helps neurodivergent travelers fight flying jitters