Lizzo has received a wave of support from stars urging her not to leave the music industry after her shocking announcement on Friday.
The Juice hitmaker, 35, shocked her fans when she revealed she was leaving fame behind because she was “tired of being dragged by everyone” and criticized “for my looks” in an Instagram ad.
In August of last year, the musical artist was sued by three of her former dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodríguez, who accused her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. Lizzo has vehemently denied the allegations.
Stars supporting Lizzo include Paris Hilton, Todrick Hall and Queen Latifah.
Paris, 43, who is good friends with the singer, wrote on Lizzo’s post: ‘We love you queen,’ while Todrick, 38, commented: ‘I know it’s hard but you inspire so many people! The art you make changes and saves lives. Sending you lots of love.’
Lizzo has received a wave of support from stars urging her not to leave the music industry after her shocking announcement on Friday.
Among the stars who support Lizzo is Paris Hilton, who told her: ‘We love you queen’
Todrick Hall (left) and Queen Latifah (right) told Lizzo not to quit because she is an inspiration to many fans around the world.
Queen Latifah simply told Lizzo, “Fuck you,” while Destiny Child singer Letoya Luckett commented, “You are deeply loved.”
American actor Josh Gad, who played Olaf in Frozen, wrote: ‘This is the absolute truth. Keep your head up. The loudest people or the most insecure people.’
Azealia Banks told Lizzo to “change the narrative,” saying the singer has given the public license to laugh at her with her “self-deprecating posts.”
She said: “I withdrew my criticism of you because I definitely realized that you definitely missed my point about the ways insidious people in corporate culture positioned you to push degrading initiatives, but sister… your identifier is “ lizzo be eating”….
‘You’ve definitely given the public license to laugh at you and with you by twerking at the Burger King counter and bathing in a bowling tub… Self-deprecation was certainly the aesthetic you chose to present yourself with. So I don’t see why you would play the victim instead of just stopping intentionally inviting people to make jokes about it. You’re a beautiful girl, with a mastery of music theory, Grammy Awards, and tons of success, just change the narrative and go high-level philharmonic with these h**s and collaborate with Ryuchi Sakamoto.
Drag queen Asia O’Hara said, “Even though we don’t deserve you, we still need you.”
Stars supporting Lizzo include Paris Hilton, Todrick Hall and Queen Latifiah.
In her post, Lizzo wrote: ‘I’m getting tired of putting up with everyone in my life and on the internet dragging me down.
‘All I want is to make music and make people happy and help make the world a little better than I found it.
‘But I’m starting to feel like the world doesn’t want me in it.
“I am constantly faced with lies being told about me because of my influence and views…being the butt of the joke every time because of my appearance.
“My character is criticized by people who don’t know me and who don’t respect my name.”
‘I didn’t sign up for this s**t. I leave.’
The Juice hitmaker, 35, shocked her fans when she revealed she was leaving fame behind because she was “tired of being dragged down by everyone.”
“I am constantly faced with lies being told about me because of my influence and opinions… being the butt of the joke every time because of my appearance,” Lizzo said.
Her post comes just one day after the lawyer for Lizzo’s three former dancers who previously sued her for sexual harassment criticized “disgraceful” President Joe Biden for allowing her to perform at his $25 million Radio City fundraiser on Thursday.
In August of last year, the musical artist was sued by three of her former dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodríguez, who accused her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
Her attorney, Ron Zambrano, told NewsNation regarding Thursday’s performance, “It’s disgraceful that Lizzo would be chosen to headline an event like this in the midst of such egregious allegations.”
‘Without getting into politics, I can’t imagine why anyone would want Lizzo to represent them in any way, given her reprehensible behavior. It’s just a terrible look.’
In the lawsuit filed in August, the former dancers also accused Lizzo of weight-shaming and claimed they were forced to touch a naked performer while at a strip club in Amsterdam.
Her post comes just a day after the lawyer for Lizzo’s three former dancers who previously sued her for sexual harassment criticized “disgraceful” President Joe Biden for allowing her to perform at his $25 million Radio City fundraiser on Thursday.
The filing states that the trio also accused the Truth Hurts creator of allegedly “inviting cast members to take turns touching the naked performers” inside the club.
The star, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, allegedly encouraged “catching dildos thrown from performers’ vaginas and eating bananas sticking out of performers’ vaginas.”
According NBC News At the time, the dancers’ attorney, Ron Zambrano, said, “The astonishing nature of how Lizzo and her management team treated her artists seems to fly in the face of everything Lizzo stands for publicly.”
He continued: “In private, he shames his dancers and demeans them in ways that are not only illegal but downright demoralizing.”
The lawsuit details the accusations and claims, including the Amsterdam club incident.
After the lawsuit came to light, Lizzo broke her silence on Instagram, stating that the claims were “unbelievable” and “outrageous.”
She wrote in a statement: “These past few days have been heartbreakingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing.”
‘My work ethic, my morals and my respect have been questioned. My character has been criticized. I normally prefer not to respond to false accusations, but they are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous not to address.’
“These sensational stories come from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told that their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional,” the singer continued.
“As an artist I’ve always been passionate about what I do,” Lizzo said, adding that she takes her music “seriously.”
The star wrote that she is not a “victim” but not a “villain” either, adding: “I am very open with my sexuality and I express myself, but I cannot accept or allow people to use that openness to make me look like someone.” . I am not.’
She concluded by saying, “I’m hurt, but I won’t let this overshadow the good work I’ve done in the world.” “I want to thank everyone who has reached out to support me during this difficult time.”
Last month in February, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied Lizzo’s request to have the case dismissed and ruled that the case will move forward.