Lizzo is a controversial figure.
Lizzo

Lizzo

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Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she later moved to Houston, Texas, where she began performing before moving to Minneapolis, 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). Lizzo's first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.

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2023

Sexual harassment and hostile work environment lawsuit

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Three former backup dancers filed a lawsuit in August 2023 alleging sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, weight-shaming, and religious harassment. One dancer alleged she was pressured to touch a nude performer at a nightclub.

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