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Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988),[2] known professionally as Lizzo (/ˈlɪzoʊ/), is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress. 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. 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 and pursued a pop career on her following albums.

Key Information

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 both 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".

Her 2021 single, "Rumors" (featuring Cardi B), debuted within the Billboard Hot 100's top five. Her fourth studio album, Special (2022), was preceded by its lead single "About Damn Time", which peaked 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. Her mixtape My Face Hurts from Smiling (2025) marks a return to Lizzo's hip-hop roots.

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.[3] In 2019, Time named Lizzo "Entertainer of the Year" for her meteoric rise and contributions to music.[4] In addition to four Grammy Awards, she has also won a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards.

Early life and education

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Melissa Viviane Jefferson was born on April 27, 1988, in Detroit, Michigan.[5] When she was ten, her family relocated to Houston, Texas.[6] She was classically trained as a flutist for eight years, from the age of ten until she graduated from Alief Elsik High School in 2006, where she had started rapping.[7][8] At age 14, she formed a musical group called Cornrow Clique with her friends.[8] At this time, she acquired the nickname "Lizzo", a variant of "Lissa", inspired by Jay-Z's "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)".[9] In college,[10] she studied classical music, concentrating on flute, at the University of Houston.[11] At age 21, after her father's death, she lived out of her car for a year as she tried to break into the music industry.[12] In 2009 and 2010, she performed lead vocals and flute in the jazz/prog rock quintet Ellypseas.[13] She dropped out of college and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2011.[14][15]

Career

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2011–2013: Career beginnings and Lizzobangers

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Lizzo at the Triple Rock Social Club in 2013

While living in Minneapolis, Lizzo performed with groups including the electro soul-pop duo Lizzo & the Larva Ink.[16] During this time she helped form a three-piece all-female rap/R&B group, the Chalice. In 2012, the Chalice released its first album, We Are the Chalice, which was locally successful.[17][18] In 2013, Lizzo was one of five artists to form the hip-hop group Grrrl Prty, which released two EPs before playing its final show at Rock the Garden and disbanding in 2016.[19][20][21] Lizzo's hip-hop-focused debut album, Lizzobangers, produced by Lazerbeak and Ryan Olson, was released on October 15, 2013.[22][23][24] Killian Fox of The Guardian gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying: "At times joyfully nonsensical, Lizzo's stream-of-consciousness rhymes can also be lethally pointed."[25]

The album topped Star Tribune's "Twin Cities Critics Tally 2013" list.[26] Music videos were created for the songs "Batches & Cookies",[27] "Faded",[28] "Bus Passes and Happy Meals",[29] and "Paris".[30] Lizzo toured the US and UK in the fall of 2013, opening for Har Mar Superstar and singing with his band.[31][32] In October 2013, Lizzo won City Pages' "Picked to Click" award for best new Twin Cities artist.[33] The next month Time named her one of 14 music artists to watch in 2014.[34] The album was subsequently re-released by Virgin Records.[35] Later that year, Lizzo shared the stage with St. Paul and the Broken Bones, performing "A Change Is Gonna Come" together.[36]

2014–2018: Big Grrrl Small World and Coconut Oil

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Following the release of her first album, Lizzo immediately began working on new music.[25] In 2014, she participated in StyleLikeU's What's Underneath project, where she removed her clothes as she talked about her relationships with her body.[37] Inspired by the experience, she wrote "My Skin",[37] which she called "the thesis statement" of her forthcoming second album.[38] In an interview with Vice, regarding body image, she said:

You can wake up and change many things about your appearance, but the inevitability of waking up in your skin is what unifies us.[37]

Lizzo opening for Florence and the Machine in 2018

In September 2014, Lizzo was featured alongside her Chalice bandmates Sophia Eris and Claire de Lune on the song "BoyTrouble" on Prince's and 3rdeyegirl's album Plectrumelectrum.[39] On working with Prince, Lizzo called the experience "surreal ... almost like a fairytale" and "something I will never actually get over."[40] On October 7, 2014, Lizzo appeared as the musical guest on the Late Show with David Letterman.[41] Lizzo's second studio album, Big Grrrl Small World, was released on December 11, 2015.[42] Spin placed the album at number 17 on the "50 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2015" list.[43] Hilary Saunders of Paste praised Lizzo's "ability to rap and sing with equal tenacity."[44] Her collaboration with Your Smith (then Caroline Smith), "Let 'Em Say", was featured in the season three premiere of Broad City.[45]

Lizzo was one of the hosts of MTV's short-lived 2016 live music performance series Wonderland.[8] After signing with Atlantic Records that same year, Lizzo released her first major-label extended play, Coconut Oil, on October 7, 2016.[46] "Good as Hell" was released as the lead single from the Coconut Oil on March 8, 2016, as part of the soundtrack for the 2016 film Barbershop: The Next Cut.[47] Lizzo co-wrote each song on the album, while enlisting Ricky Reed, Christian Rich, Dubbel Dutch, and Jesse Shatkin for the album's production. The result was a departure from Lizzo's previous alternative hip-hop releases. Lyrically, the extended play explores themes of body positivity, self-love, and the journey to those ideals.[48]

Coconut Oil received positive reviews from music critics. Syra Aburto, writing for Nylon, wrote that "like the product it's named after, [Lizzo's] latest project, Coconut Oil, is essential for healthy living."[49] Rolling Stone placed it at No. 14 on the list of the "20 Best Pop Albums of 2016".[50] Commercially, Coconut Oil peaked at number 44 on US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, making it Lizzo's first release to chart. To promote the extended play, Lizzo embarked on the Good as Hell Tour in 2017.[51] In May she headlined The Infatuation's annual food festival, EEEEEATSCON,[52] and also appeared as a guest judge on the tenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[53] In early 2018, Lizzo toured with both Haim and Florence and the Machine.[8]

After struggling with body issues at an early age, Lizzo became an advocate for body positivity and self-love as she attracted more mainstream attention,[8] while making diversity the focus of her music, in regards to one's body, sexuality, race, and more.[8] Her group of back-up dancers, the Big Grrrls, consists of all plus-size dancers.[54] Highlighting body inclusivity and celebrating individuality, Lizzo appeared in ModCloth's "Say It Louder" campaign, which launched on June 11, 2018.[55][56] In the same month, she sported the first plus-size outfit made for FIT's Future of Fashion runway show by Grace Insogna for her performance at NYC Pride's Pride Island event.[57] Lizzo was profiled in the June 2018 Teen Vogue Music Issue.[58]

2019–2020: Career breakthrough and Cuz I Love You

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Lizzo performing at the Brixton Academy in November 2019

In 2019, in addition to her musical projects, Lizzo ventured into acting, with a voice performance in the animated film UglyDolls, and a supporting part in the crime comedy-drama film Hustlers.[59][60] "Juice", the lead single from her third studio album, was released on January 4, 2019, by Atlantic Records.[61] The next month, she announced the title of the album, Cuz I Love You, which was eventually released on April 19, 2019.[62] After the release of her album, she performed at the Coachella Music Festival for the first time.[63] The release of Cuz I Love You marked a turning point in Lizzo's career, as she began to attract more mainstream attention; the album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 and eventually peaked at number four on the chart, three months after its initial release.[64]

After inspiring an internet meme on the TikTok video sharing app[65] and being featured in the 2019 Netflix film Someone Great,[66] Lizzo's 2017 single "Truth Hurts" began to gain popularity and was added to the deluxe version of Cuz I Love You. The single became a viral sleeper hit,[67] and, in turn, increased interest for Cuz I Love You, which remained in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 for several months.[67]

"Truth Hurts" has since become Lizzo's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.[68] Lizzo became the third female rapper to top the Hot 100 without a featured artist. She also became the first black solo female R&B singer to claim the top spot on the Hot 100 since Rihanna's 2012 hit "Diamonds".[69] A week later, on September 9, 2019, Cuz I Love You became certified gold by the RIAA with over 500,000 equivalent units sold.[70] "Truth Hurts" spent seven weeks atop the Hot 100, tying for the most weeks at number one for a rap song by a female artist.[71] The music video for the song, in which Lizzo "marries herself",[72] has amassed more than 220 million views on YouTube.[73] In an interview, she revealed that the initial lack of success for "Truth Hurts"—what she had thought to be her best song yet at the time—caused her to seriously consider quitting the music industry altogether.[74]

Lizzo is also well known for her ability to play the flute.[75] She began playing as a child, and has continued to improve her flute playing skills into adulthood.[76] She has performed with her flute, which she has named Sasha Flute,[77] in several of her musical performances, including when she performed "Truth Hurts" at the 2019 BET Awards.[78] Her performance at the BET Awards earned her a standing ovation from the crowd, which included Rihanna.[79] Throughout the summer of 2019, Lizzo frequently performed, including on the West Holts stage at the Glastonbury Festival,[80][81] and as a headliner at the Indianapolis and Sacramento pride festivals.[82][83]

On July 23, 2019, Lizzo was nominated for Push Artist of the Year and Best New Artist at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.[84] She performed a medley of "Truth Hurts" and "Good as Hell" at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards; her performance received critical praise.[85] Around this time, her 2016 single "Good as Hell" also climbed the charts around the world, reaching the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 and the top ten of the UK Singles Chart.[86] The song also reached the top ten in Australia and Belgium.[citation needed]

Lizzo made her Saturday Night Live debut as a musical guest on the December 21, 2019, episode, which Eddie Murphy hosted. The episode was the final episode of both the year and the decade.[87] In January 2020, Lizzo headlined FOMO Festival, performing in four Australian cities and Auckland, New Zealand.[88][89][90] She also performed a sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House, where she had previously performed as a young flute player.[91][92][93] She opened the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards with a medley of "Cuz I Love You" and "Truth Hurts", and won three awards at the ceremony.[94] She received eleven nominations at the 2020 Billboard Music Award, winning one for Top Song Sales Artist.[95] At the 2020 BET Awards, she became the first act to be nominated in both the R&B/pop and hip-hop artist categories in the same year.[96] In August 2020, Lizzo signed a production deal with Amazon Studios to develop new projects with them.[97] Her first project was an unscripted reality competition series called Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls.[98] The show premiered on March 24, 2022.[99]

2021–2024: Special

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Lizzo at the 2022 South by Southwest festival

On August 2, 2021, Lizzo announced the beginning of a "new era" with the song "Rumors", which was released on August 13.[100] In an interview with Variety, Lizzo said her upcoming album would be "a love album" and "one of the most musically badass, daring and sophisticated bodies of work I've done to date."[99] The album was expected to be released in late 2022, though at the time of the interview Lizzo had not finished it yet.[99] On March 23, 2022, Lizzo announced the single "About Damn Time" was to be released on April 14. After the song's release, Lizzo revealed the title for her fourth album, Special, and announced a release date of July 15.[101][102]

She returned to Saturday Night Live as host and musical guest for the April 16, 2022, episode.[103] On June 10, 2022, Lizzo released "Grrrls", the first promotional single from Special.[104] The song's lyrics generated controversy because of the inclusion of the word "spaz".[105] The line was eventually replaced with "hold me back", following a statement from Lizzo where she commented that "as a fat black woman in America, I've had many hurtful words used against me so I understand the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally)".[106]

On July 15, 2022, Lizzo released her fourth studio album, Special, which earned acclaim from music critics upon its release.[107] Lizzoverse, an accompanying immersive cosmic light show experience set to Special, took place in New York City's Cipriani 25 Broadway and was livestreamed on Twitch.[108] Following the release of Special, "About Damn Time" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and maintained the position for two weeks.[109] In February 2023, "About Damn Time" won the coveted "Record of the Year" at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, making Lizzo's first win in the major categories.

Lizzo served as a contributing writer and producer on SZA's critically acclaimed second album SOS, co-writing the song "F2F". Lizzo also collaborated with SZA on the remix of the song "Special", the title track of her album of the same name.[110][111] On December 17, 2022, Lizzo returned to Saturday Night Live for her third appearance as a musical guest, with Austin Butler hosting.[112] Lizzo replaced the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs due to member Nick Zinner having pneumonia.[113] In autumn, she embarked on The Special Tour across North America, Europe, and Oceania.

The 2023 film Barbie featured an original single from Lizzo titled "Pink". It was released on Barbie the Album on July 21 of the same year,[114] with a second version used in the film titled "Pink (Bad Day)" released on July 29.[115]

2025-present: My Face Hurts from Smiling and Love in Real Life

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On February 15, 2025, Lizzo started teasing a new project titled "LIRL" by sharing a video clip on social media, slated with a release date on February 28.[116] On February 28, 2025, she released the lead single off of her upcoming fifth studio album, "Love in Real Life".[117] On June 24, 2025, she shared the track listing and cover art for her third mixtape, My Face Hurts from Smiling, which was released on June 27 by Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records.[118] Her fifth studio album, Love in Real Life, was completed by March and is expected for release in 2025.[119]

Personal life

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Lizzo plays a crystal flute from US President James Madison at the Library of Congress in 2022

When asked about her sexuality in a June 2018 interview, Lizzo said, "I personally don't ascribe to just one thing ... That's why the colors for LGBTQ+ are a rainbow! Because there's a spectrum and right now we try to keep it black and white. That's just not working for me."[120] She has a strong LGBTQ+ following and has dubbed her fans "Lizzbians".[121] She later stated that she considers herself an ally and "leans heterosexual".[122][123]

Throughout her career, Lizzo has been subject to body shaming due to her obesity.[124] She is considered a role model and advocate for body positivity and self-confidence.[125] She partially credits social media, and the Internet in general, for changing the narrative around size and giving visibility to overweight women.[126] In March 2025, Lizzo posted a video revealing that she had gradually achieved significant weight loss. She has been doing daily fitness routines since January 2024, while continuing to advocate for body positivity.[127]

In December 2019, Lizzo sparked controversy at a Los Angeles Lakers game when she danced and twerked to her song "Juice" on camera while wearing a dress that revealed her thong. In an interview with CBS This Morning she said, "Anyone who knows me knows that this is how I've always been. This is how I've always liked to dress."[128][129] On January 5, 2020, Lizzo stopped using Twitter; she cited "too many trolls" as the reason for her departure, adding: "I'll be back when I feel like it".[130] Her Twitter account has since been updated by her management, while she remains active on her Instagram.[131][132] Lizzo often discusses her mental health and its impact on her career.[133]

Lizzo grew up attending the Church of God in Christ.[134] In 2022, Lizzo was romantically linked to comedian Myke Wright.[135]

In October 2021, she received criticism for calling Chris Brown her "favorite person in the whole fucking world", due to Brown's various convictions.[136][137]

Misconduct allegations

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In August 2023, three former backup dancers filed a lawsuit against Lizzo, her production company, and her dance captain Shirlene Quigley, accusing them of sexual, religious, and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, false imprisonment, creating a hostile work environment, and weight-shaming.[138][139][140] Following the allegations, a former creative director for Lizzo and another former backup dancer showed support for the three claimants, saying they both had similar experiences working with Lizzo.[141]

Filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison released a statement supporting the dancers. The director traveled with Lizzo in 2019 for her documentary but dropped out of the project. Allison wrote, "I witnessed how arrogant, self-centered, and unkind she is... reading these reports made me realize how dangerous of a situation it was."[142]

Lizzo has denied the allegations made against her, calling them "unbelievable" and "too outrageous not to be addressed".[143]

On September 21, another similar lawsuit was filed against Lizzo and her management team, alleging further inappropriate behavior backstage, including sexual and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, drug use, and illegal retaliatory termination. The plaintiff, clothing designer Asha Daniels, had previously worked with Lizzo on her tour for her fourth studio album Special. Lizzo once again denied the allegations, with her spokesperson calling it an "absurd publicity-stunt lawsuit".[144] In December 2024, Los Angeles district judge Fernando Aenlle-Rocha ruled that Daniels could not sue Lizzo and her tour manager Carlina Gugliotta as individuals, dismissing all causes of action against both. Aenlle-Rocha also dismissed several of Daniels' other claims, as she toured with Lizzo in Europe where American employment laws are not applicable. Lizzo's company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, remains a defendant in the lawsuit.[145]

In February 2024, a Los Angeles judge rejected a request by Lizzo to end the three backup dancers' case against her, though he dismissed some charges including one claim that Lizzo had allegedly fat-shamed one of the former dancers, and another that Lizzo's team had allegedly discriminated against a person with disability. However, some sexual harassment and racial and religious discrimination allegations made against Lizzo and Shirlene Quigley, the captain of the singer's dance team, were upheld by the judge.[146]

Politics

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She donated $500,000 to Planned Parenthood after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022).[147]

Lizzo endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.[148]

Artistry

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Lizzo's music primarily incorporates hip-hop,[149][150] and is also infused with genres such as soul,[150] R&B,[150] and funk-pop.[150] Lizzo's influences include Missy Elliott,[151] Lauryn Hill,[152] and Beyoncé.[153] Primarily a rapper, Lizzo incorporated singing into her debut record. She stated in an interview in 2018, "I was always afraid of being a singer, but then when I heard Lauryn Hill, I was like, maybe I can do both", adding that her debut album was inspired by The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, and Hill's "rapping, singing, being political."[152] She has cited Diana Ross as a fashion reference.[154]

In an article for The Guardian in 2019, writer Leonie Cooper credited Lizzo for "the woodwind renaissance" as "the flute's brightest champion" in the mainstream.[155]

Discography

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Main article: Lizzo discography

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
2019 UglyDolls Lydia Voice role
Hustlers Liz
2022 Love, Lizzo Herself HBO Max documentary
2023 Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé Documentary[156]
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Brad Neely's Harg Nallin' Sclopio Peepio Herself 4 episodes
Wonderland Host 10 episodes
2018 Yeti! Yeti! Magic Mushroom
2022 Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls Host
Lizzo: Live in Concert Herself HBO Max concert special
2023 The Mandalorian The Duchess of Plazir-15 Episode: "Chapter 22: Guns for Hire"
The Simpsons Goobie-Woo/Herself Episode: "Homer's Adventures Through the Windshield Glass"
Guest appearances as herself
Year Title Notes
2014 Made in Chelsea: NYC S01E04 – "Do Not Involve Me In Your Slutty Board Game"
Late Show with David Letterman S22E29 – "Robert Downey Jr./Sarah Paulson/Lizzo"
2015 Access Hollywood
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S01E56
2016 Sooo Many White Guys 1 episode; podcast
The Real 1 episode
Party Legends "Make Mistakes"
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee S01E30 – "Post-Election"
2017, 2018 Trivial Takedown 2 episodes
2018 Articulate with Jim Cotter "Caroline Shaw, Lizzo, Robert Janz"
Hannibal Buress: Handsome Rambler Episode No. 53, "The Lizzo Episode" (podcast)
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10, episode 10
2019 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1 episode
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah April 18, 2019
2 Dope Queens 1 episode; podcast
C à vous 1 episode
Neo Magazin Royale
The Jonathan Ross Show
2019, 2022 Saturday Night Live Episodes: "Eddie Murphy/Lizzo", "Lizzo", "Austin Butler/Lizzo"
2020 My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman S3E4 – "Lizzo"
The Eric Andre Show Season 5, episode 4
2022 RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14, episode 1
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder S1E5 – "Snackland" (voice)

Concert tours

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Headlining

Supporting

Awards and nominations

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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Lizzo

See also

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References

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Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson on April 27, 1988, in Detroit, Michigan, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and classically trained flutist known for blending hip-hop, R&B, and pop elements in her music. Raised initially in Houston, Texas, after her family relocated there when she was ten, Jefferson adopted the stage name Lizzo and began her career with independent releases in Minneapolis, Minnesota, before signing with Atlantic Records. She achieved mainstream breakthrough in 2019 with the viral single "Truth Hurts," which topped the Billboard Hot 100, followed by her third studio album Cuz I Love You, featuring hits like "Juice" and earning her three Grammy Awards, including Best Urban Contemporary Album. Subsequent releases, such as the 2022 album Special and the single "About Damn Time," which won Record of the Year at the 2023 Grammys, solidified her commercial success, with Lizzo accumulating four Grammy wins overall for performances emphasizing self-empowerment and body acceptance themes. Despite her accolades, Lizzo has faced significant legal challenges, including a 2023 lawsuit from three former backup dancers alleging sexual harassment, weight-shaming, and a hostile work environment during tours, claims she has vehemently denied as distortions by disgruntled employees seeking publicity. The case, ongoing into 2025 with Lizzo invoking First Amendment defenses in appeals, has contributed to her public expressions of isolation and a temporary withdrawal from music amid what she described as relentless scrutiny.

Early life

Family background and upbringing

Melissa Viviane Jefferson was born on April 27, 1988, in , , to Michael and Shari Jefferson, who worked in the mortgage and real estate industry. She was the youngest of three children, with older siblings Vanessa and Michael Jr. The family resided in until Jefferson was about nine years old, when they relocated to the suburbs of , , seeking better opportunities in a growing metropolitan area. This move exposed her to diverse cultural influences, including hip-hop and R&B through her siblings, amid a shift away from the church-centered life of her early years. Jefferson's father, Michael, died in 2009 after a period of illness, leaving the family in financial distress as their real estate business faltered amid broader economic challenges. In response, Jefferson relocated to , , in 2011, initially living out of her car for nearly a year while navigating instability and self-funded survival. These experiences, rooted in the Midwestern ethos of both and , instilled a strong sense of and adaptability in the face of socioeconomic adversity.

Education and early creative pursuits

Lizzo attended in , , as part of the , where she graduated in 2006 and participated in the as a flutist. She enrolled at the on a music , majoring in classical performance and marching with the university's Cougar band. After two years, she dropped out before her junior year due to financial hardships exacerbated by her father's death. Lizzo began playing flute formally in intermediate school around fifth or sixth grade and continued through high school , receiving one-on-one training with the principal flutist for the Ballet by her later high school years. She self-taught during high school, drawing from her church choir background to experiment with hip-hop alongside her classical training. In 2011, following her college dropout, Lizzo relocated from to , , at the invitation of a friend, seeking immersion in the city's vibrant indie music community known for its DIY ethos and collaborative scene. This move represented a deliberate pivot from informal experimentation to structured creative intent, where she honed her multifaceted skills in rap, flute, and songwriting amid local artists.

Musical career

2011–2013: Independent beginnings and

In 2011, Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, relocated from , , to , , to pursue music opportunities in the local indie scene. There, she immersed herself in the DIY rap and hip-hop community, performing at house shows, cyphers, and freestyle battles that honed her skills. She collaborated with local artists and fronted groups such as Lizzo & the Larva Ink, , Grrrl Prty, and The Clerb, releasing material that blended raw hip-hop with her classical training. These early efforts emphasized bootstrapped production and niche appeal within Minneapolis's underground circuit, where Lizzo traded favors like cases of hard lemonade for studio time with producers. Her solo debut, the album , arrived on October 15, 2013, via the independent label Totally Gross National Product, co-produced by local figures Lazerbeak and Ryan Olson. The project featured aggressive rap verses, explicit lyrics, and interludes, reflecting her unpolished, energetic style but achieving only modest streaming numbers and regional buzz. Tracks like "Pantsuit Press Statement" referenced personal experiences such as SXSW freestyle battles, underscoring her grind in competitive rap environments. Despite limited commercial traction, Lizzobangers cultivated a dedicated among indie hip-hop enthusiasts, establishing Lizzo's reputation for bold, self-produced content before major-label involvement. Early singles and videos, including collaborations with artists like Sophia Eris on "Batches & Cookies," further highlighted her integration into the local collaborative network.

2014–2018: Mixtapes and rising indie profile

Lizzo self-released her second studio album, Big GRRRL Small World, on December 11, 2015, through her independent label BGSW. The project blended hip-hop, R&B, and funk, with lyrics centered on body positivity, racial identity, and feminist perspectives, reflecting her experiences as a plus-sized Black woman navigating societal constraints. Critics commended its bold, issue-driven content alongside eclectic tracks ranging from upbeat anthems to introspective ballads, highlighting Lizzo's humor, sass, and vocal range. The album's release elevated Lizzo's visibility in the indie scene, leading to a signing with , an imprint, announced on March 11, 2016. This deal marked a shift toward broader distribution while preserving her experimental edge. Performances at festivals like Soundset Music Festival on May 29, 2016, and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in June 2016 helped cultivate a dedicated fanbase drawn to her unfiltered authenticity and live energy, rather than mainstream viral appeal. On October 7, 2016, Lizzo issued , her first major-label EP, which delved into and body acceptance amid everyday struggles and emotional trials. Tracks like "" emphasized resilience and self-worth, earning praise for vulnerability and motivational tone. The EP achieved modest chart success, peaking at number 44 on the chart, underscoring her transitional niche status before wider breakthrough. To support it, Lizzo launched the Tour in 2017, further solidifying regional indie acclaim through intimate venues and festival slots that prioritized genuine connection over commercial metrics.

2019–2020: Mainstream breakthrough with Cuz I Love You

Lizzo achieved her mainstream breakthrough with the release of her third studio album and major-label debut, Cuz I Love You, on April 19, 2019, via Nice Life and Atlantic Records. The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart, marking her first entry on that ranking, driven by its blend of pop, R&B, and hip-hop elements centered on themes of self-empowerment and emotional resilience. It included guest appearances from artists like Missy Elliott and featured production emphasizing Lizzo's flute playing and vocal range, though critical reception highlighted its reliance on anthemic hooks over intricate songwriting depth. The album's success was propelled by the viral resurgence of singles "Truth Hurts," originally released in 2017 but revived after its feature in the 2019 film Someone Great and popularity, and "," from her 2016 EP . "Truth Hurts" topped the for seven non-consecutive weeks in 2019, tying the record for the longest-running number-one debut single by a solo female artist, and amassed over 1 billion streams on by 2023. "" peaked at number three on the Hot 100 following her performance at the , accumulating nearly 700 million streams, with its empowering lyrics resonating amid Lizzo's advocacy for . High-profile performances amplified her visibility, including a set at Coachella in April 2019 where technical issues in the first weekend were overcome in subsequent shows, showcasing tracks like "Juice" and "Good as Hell," and her debut on Saturday Night Live on December 21, 2019, performing "Truth Hurts" and "Good as Hell" to widespread acclaim for energy and stage presence. At the 62nd Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, Lizzo secured her first wins, including Best Urban Contemporary Album for the deluxe edition of Cuz I Love You, Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Jerome," and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Truth Hurts," affirming the album's commercial and artistic validation despite debates over media focus on her body positivity messaging—rooted in personal affirmations of worth—rather than its musical substance.

2021–2022: Special and peak commercial era

In April 2022, Lizzo released the lead single "About Damn Time" from her upcoming album Special, which debuted at number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 before ascending to the top position on July 25, 2022, marking her second number-one hit following "Truth Hurts." The track, characterized by its disco-influenced production and themes of self-empowerment, received certifications including multi-platinum status from the RIAA. Special, Lizzo's fourth studio album and second major-label release, was issued on July 15, 2022, via Nice Life and , peaking at number two on the chart. The album blended polished pop-rap elements with and influences, consolidating her commercial appeal through tracks emphasizing personal validation and resilience. Follow-up singles like "2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)" further supported its promotion, contributing to widespread radio and streaming success. At the held on February 5, 2023, Lizzo secured the Record of the Year award for "," along with nominations for Album of the Year (Special), Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album. This recognition underscored the album's critical and commercial peak, with Special generating significant streams and sales amid her arena-level performances. Lizzo launched on September 23, 2022, her first arena headline trek spanning 25 dates across , featuring sold-out shows at venues like FLA Live Arena and supported by rapper . Concurrently, she expanded into television with the Amazon Prime Video reality series Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, which premiered in March 2022 and earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Competition Program. In business diversification, Lizzo introduced YITTY, a shapewear line in partnership with , on April 12, 2022, focusing on inclusive sizing and body-contouring apparel. These ventures highlighted her peak era's extension beyond music into media and consumer products, amplifying her brand's reach during a period of heightened visibility. In August 2023, Lizzo faced lawsuits from three former backup dancers alleging , weight-shaming, and a during her tour, which halted her promotional momentum and led to public statements of exhaustion with the entertainment industry. These legal battles persisted into 2025, contributing to stalled projects as Lizzo noted in September that her attempted music return "kind of crumbled" amid ongoing litigation and evolving industry conditions. Releases during this period were limited; Lizzo dropped the mixtape My Face Hurts from Smiling on June 27, 2025, comprising 13 tracks that emphasized her early hip-hop style from roots. She also issued the single "Love in Real Life" in February 2025 as the lead for her intended fifth studio album of the same name, but shelved the full project months later, explaining that personal growth and worldwide events had rendered the material outdated. On , 2025, Lizzo publicly shared reaching her "weight release goal," disclosing a 10.5-point BMI reduction and 16 percent body fat loss over nearly two years, a development that diverged from her earlier body-positivity advocacy centered on regardless of size. This health-focused shift coincided with broader career reevaluation, including a October 21, 2025, from the GRC Trust over an unreleased snippet titled "Good Jeans" (or "I'm Goin' In Till October"), which allegedly sampled the 1970s track "Win or Lose (We Tried)" without clearance while referencing actress Sydney Sweeney's jeans advertisement.

Personal life

Relationships and privacy

Lizzo has maintained a relatively private personal life, particularly regarding romantic relationships, with her most notable partnership being with actor and comedian Myke Wright. The couple first met around 2016 while co-hosting MTV's music series Wonderland, initially developing a close platonic friendship that evolved into romance by early 2021. They were first photographed together publicly in March 2021 but did not confirm the relationship until June 2022, and Lizzo has since offered only infrequent glimpses into their dynamic, describing it as a "friends-to-lovers" progression built on a decade-long bond. Prior to this, Lizzo referenced a boyfriend from her Detroit hometown in a May 2019 concert, who inspired elements of her music, though details remain undisclosed. Familial ties have been sparingly detailed in public, largely centered on the loss of her father, Michael Jefferson, who died in 2009 from a when Lizzo was 21 years old. She has shared occasional tributes marking anniversaries of his passing, such as a 2021 reflecting on enduring love beyond , but broader disclosures about her or siblings are minimal, reflecting a deliberate restraint post-bereavement. Lizzo has no children and has historically prioritized deep platonic connections within her creative and professional circles as a form of "chosen family," often highlighting these bonds over traditional romantic publicity. Amid rising fame, Lizzo has actively asserted boundaries against media intrusion, emphasizing in personal matters while navigating tabloid interest. In interviews, she has described shielding her relationship from scrutiny to preserve its authenticity, stating in 2025 that years of friendship preceded romance without external pressure. This approach aligns with her broader stance on "protecting my peace" from public and sensationalist narratives, particularly as fame intensified post-2019 .

Health transformations and body image shift

Prior to her mainstream success, Lizzo experienced challenges including depression and patterns such as bulimia tendencies linked to over-exercise. Her early career ascent in the late 2010s coincided with advocacy for , emphasizing at weights exceeding 300 pounds, which she framed as empowerment against societal pressures to conform to thinner ideals. This stance positioned her as a proponent of rejecting diet culture in favor of unconditional body love, influencing her public image and fanbase during albums like . In January 2025, Lizzo announced on that she had achieved her "weight release goal," reaching a body weight not seen since 2014 after intentional efforts involving diet modifications, exercise, and reduced body fat percentage by approximately 16%. She described the process as a personal commitment to new fitness targets, denying reliance on medications like Ozempic and attributing changes to disciplined lifestyle adjustments amid ongoing management. This marked a visible shift from her prior heavier physique, with reports estimating a reduction from around 210 pounds to 150 pounds over several months. The transformation drew backlash from segments of her audience, who accused her of undermining her message by endorsing , viewing it as a contradiction to earlier anti-diet that discouraged such pursuits. Critics argued this pivot suggested performative advocacy, potentially eroding trust among followers who had internalized her prior emphasis on size-irrespective self-worth. Lizzo responded by redefining as compatible with health-driven changes, asserting it involves evolving self-respect rather than stasis. Empirically, sustained correlates with elevated risks of comorbidities including , , , certain cancers, and exacerbated issues like depression, with U.S. adult prevalence at 40.3% as of 2021–2023 data. Weight reduction through diet and exercise demonstrably mitigates these causal pathways, underscoring individual agency in addressing modifiable determinants over narrative-driven acceptance alone. Lizzo's shift highlights tensions between discourses and physiological realities, where personal accountability for can yield tangible benefits independent of cultural validation.

Political stances and activism

Lizzo has publicly endorsed Democratic candidates, including campaigning for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in Detroit on October 23, 2020, where she urged voter turnout and emphasized civic duty. She defended Harris's vice presidential record in July 2024 following Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, countering criticisms of her tenure. In 2019, Lizzo called for Democratic unity to end what she described as Donald Trump's "racist regime," reflecting her opposition to his presidency. Following Trump's 2024 election victory, she posted messages advocating unity while urging "radical action" against perceived threats, including criticism of his January 2025 inauguration. Her activism aligns with progressive causes, notably vocal support for during the 2020 protests, where she shared emotional Lives expressing exhaustion with systemic and calling for sustained change beyond initial outrage. Lizzo has advocated and fat acceptance, positioning herself as a "body icon" who embraces larger bodies against fat-shaming, though she later critiqued the movement's co-optation into a "code word for fat" amid her personal health-focused weight loss starting in 2024. In December 2022, she dedicated her People's Choice Award for People's Champion to 17 activists, highlighting intersectional issues like racial justice and queer rights. Critics, including former dancers in an August 2023 lawsuit, have labeled her activism performative, alleging inconsistencies between her public advocacy for and reported backstage demands that contradicted messages of and inclusion. Right-leaning commentators like have attacked fat acceptance as a "death cult" enabling unhealthy lifestyles, prompting Lizzo's defensive responses without engaging deeper debates. Post-weight loss, some within fat acceptance circles accused her of betraying the cause by prioritizing personal health over unconditional body affirmation, viewing it as capitulation to societal pressures despite her emphasis on wellness over size. This tension highlights scrutiny over alignment between her lyrics promoting individual hustle and resilience—evident in tracks emphasizing personal agency—and endorsements of policies critics argue foster dependency, though Lizzo has not directly addressed such contrasts.

Controversies and criticisms

Dancer misconduct lawsuits

In August 2023, three former backup dancers—Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez—filed a against Lizzo, her Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., and dance captain Shirlene Quigley in , alleging , , religious harassment, wrongful termination, and creation of a during Lizzo's 2022-2023 tours. The suit claimed the dancers endured weight-shaming comments from Lizzo, pressure to attend a late-night strip club in February 2023 where they were coerced into touching a nude performer and interacting with audience members amid sex-show activities, demands to smoke marijuana from a provided by Lizzo, and retaliatory firing of Davis after she recorded a video at a club, which plaintiffs argued violated a selective "" not enforced against white dancers. Lizzo's legal team responded in September 2023 by denying the allegations as "sensationalized narratives" from disgruntled former employees who exhibited unprofessional conduct, including tardiness, unauthorized absences for personal video shoots, and theft of company property such as wigs and a necklace; they argued the dancers consented to the tour's demanding environment and that terminations stemmed from performance issues rather than retaliation. Lizzo personally described the suit as "unbelievable" and asserted she had fostered an empowering atmosphere for her team, countering that the claims misrepresented consensual adult activities and ignored the dancers' prior awareness of tour expectations. In October 2023, Lizzo filed a countersuit against Davis specifically, accusing her of , invasion of privacy, and for allegedly fabricating claims to damage Lizzo's reputation after being fired for cause. Court proceedings saw mixed rulings: In February 2024, a denied Lizzo's motion to dismiss the core claims, allowing the case to advance on grounds that the allegations, if proven, constituted actionable under California labor law despite the entertainment industry's norms. Partial dismissals followed, including some venue-specific international claims lacking U.S. , but the suit remained active into 2025 with Lizzo appealing aspects of the 2024 denial in June 2025 and invoking First Amendment protections against certain countersuit elements. As of October 2025, the litigation persists without resolution, contributing to Lizzo's cancellation of planned 2024 tour dates and her public statements that the legal battles disrupted her return to music, though she maintained the accusations lacked merit and reflected employee disputes common in high-pressure touring dynamics rather than systemic misconduct. The dancers' attorneys framed the suit as exposing trauma from a , while Lizzo's side emphasized empirical inconsistencies in the claims, such as video contradicting coercion narratives, highlighting tensions in artist-employee power structures under employment law. In 2025, GRC Trust filed a against Lizzo in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of , alleging unauthorized use of elements from Sam Dees' 1974 soul track "Win or Lose (We Tried)." The suit targets an unreleased song snippet, tentatively titled "Good Jeans" or "I'm Goin' In Till ," which Lizzo previewed on and earlier that year, accompanied by a video of her washing a . The track features the lyric "Bitch, I got good jeans like I'm Sydney," referencing actress Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle jeans advertisement, and is claimed to incorporate, interpolate, and sample both instrumental and vocal components of Dees' composition without obtaining publishing rights or licenses. GRC Trust, listed as the rights holder through plaintiff Jimmy Ginn, seeks damages for alleged lost profits and commercial exploitation via the viral posts. The complaint emphasizes that Lizzo and her label, , proceeded with the snippet's distribution despite knowing clearance was required, highlighting tensions between hip-hop and pop sampling practices—which often rely on defenses—and strict legal standards for ownership and licensing. As of late October 2025, no resolution has been reached, and the case underscores risks for artists previewing unfinished material on platforms like , where snippets can garner millions of views and imply commercial intent even absent a full release. Lizzo has faced prior copyright challenges, notably a 2019 suit by producers , Jeremiah Raisen, and Yves Rothman over her hit "Truth Hurts," claiming they co-created its beat and deserved royalties. In 2021, a federal judge ruled in Lizzo's favor, affirming her sole authorship and awarding her the after she preemptively sued for , rejecting the producers' contributions as minimal. These episodes reflect broader industry patterns where pre-release teases amplify exposure but invite scrutiny under U.S. law's emphasis on and economic harm to originals.

Broader cultural and lifestyle critiques

Lizzo's advocacy for body positivity has drawn criticism for potentially downplaying the established health risks associated with obesity, with detractors arguing that celebrating severe overweight conditions overlooks empirical evidence of causal links to chronic diseases. According to World Health Organization data, obesity affected 1 in 8 people globally in 2022, more than doubling since 1990, and is linked to quadrupled diabetes rates worldwide since 1980, alongside increased risks of heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, and certain cancers. Fitness expert Jillian Michaels publicly questioned the promotion of Lizzo's body type in 2020, asserting that such endorsements ignore long-term health consequences rather than assuming current well-being, a view echoed in analyses critiquing body positivity for oversimplifying obesity's physiological impacts. Conservative commentators have further contended that Lizzo's onstage and revealing attire, framed by her as rooted in Black cultural traditions like West African dances, inadvertently normalize hyper- that objectifies performers rather than liberating them. Critics, including some cultural observers, argue this clashes with genuine female by commodifying the body in ways that prioritize spectacle over substance, potentially reinforcing of as primarily sexual entities—a concern raised in discussions of twerking's mainstream evolution. Lizzo has countered that such performances reclaim agency, distinguishing personal sexuality from external , though left-leaning outlets often dismiss these objections as moralizing or racially insensitive "concern trolling." Lizzo's reported of around 40 pounds by early 2025, achieved through methods including possible use of Ozempic, prompted accusations of from former supporters who viewed her prior "love your body at any size" messaging as inconsistent with personal prioritization. Detractors claimed this shift undermined body positivity's authenticity, suggesting it reflected market pressures or convenience rather than principled evolution, especially as Lizzo stated the movement had become "commercialized" and affirmed her slimmer frame while retaining rhetoric. Others defended the change as a valid achievement, arguing that individual wellness pursuits do not negate broader acceptance messages, though the pivot fueled debates on whether endorsements prioritize ideology over evidence-based realism.

Artistry

Musical style and production

Lizzo's music primarily draws from hip-hop, incorporating infusions of , R&B, pop, and to produce a vibrant, genre-blending sound marked by upbeat rhythms and catchy melodies. Her classical flute training, starting at age 10 and pursued through college-level studies in at the , enables distinctive integrations that add melodic and improvisational textures to her hip-hop and pop tracks. Production-wise, collaborations with have been central, yielding polished, bass-heavy beats on major releases; Reed co-produced "Truth Hurts" from the 2017 EP , which topped the Hot 100 in 2019 after viral resurgence, and "About Damn Time" from the 2022 album Special, featuring groovy synth layers and hooks designed for mainstream radio play. Her early work, such as the 2013 independent album , emphasized raw, underground rap aesthetics with minimal production polish suited to indie hip-hop circuits. Post-2019, with debuting at number 4 on the and spawning three top-10 Hot 100 singles, her style shifted toward hook-driven pop accessibility, correlating with over 5 million equivalent album units sold by 2020 and prioritizing commercial viability over raw experimentation. Vocally, Lizzo employs a forceful belting style across a documented range of roughly 2.4 octaves (F3 to A♯5), delivering with high energy but facing critiques for inconsistent breath support and technical refinement, where charisma and volume often compensate for precision in studio recordings.

Lyrical themes and influences

Lizzo's predominantly center on themes of self-empowerment, , and , often framed as anthems rejecting external validation in favor of intrinsic worth. In tracks like "Truth Hurts" (2017), she declares genetic self-assurance with lines such as "I just took a DNA test, turns out / I'm 100% that bitch," emphasizing unapologetic confidence amid romantic rejection. Similarly, "" (2016) promotes resilience post-breakup through affirmations of personal value, urging listeners to prioritize mental and emotional independence over superficial relationships. These motifs recur across her discography, positioning her as a proponent of radical , though critics have noted the messages' reliance on repetitive, feel-good that prioritizes emotional uplift over nuanced exploration of underlying insecurities. Her influences draw from hip-hop, R&B, and pioneers, including Missy Elliott's innovative rap flows and Prince's heritage, the latter reflected in her early collaboration with him on a 2013 track and nods to his eclectic style in her genre-blending approach. Lizzo has cited Elliott's impact on her rhythmic delivery and thematic boldness, evident in their joint single "" (2019), which celebrates body diversity with playful, assertive verses. serves as a subtler inspiration for her melodic phrasing and spiritual connectivity in songcraft, as she has referenced his influence on holistic music creation amid her flute-infused performances. Lyrically, Lizzo's work evolved from the raw, metaphor-laden party rap of her debut album (2013), which layered personal anecdotes over upbeat tracks, to the polished, anthemic positivity of (2019) and Special (2022), where vulnerability gives way to declarative triumphs like ""'s embrace of joyful recovery. This shift mirrors her biographical ascent from indie struggles to mainstream success, yet some analyses highlight greater depth in B-sides—such as introspective pain in "1 Deep"—contrasted with the streamlined, commercial sheen of hits that favor accessibility over complexity. Her advocacy, a staple in promoting size-invariant self-worth, faced scrutiny following her reported 60-pound by 2024, which she attributed to wellness-focused changes but which observers viewed as empirically at odds with prior messages implying static bodily suffices for . Lizzo later reframed as honoring one's form amid evolution, distancing it from what she called a "code word for ," underscoring a pragmatic reevaluation over ideological rigidity.

Performance and visual aesthetics

Lizzo's live performances feature high-energy choreography, including twerking integrated with musical elements such as flute solos, often performed simultaneously to showcase technical skill and physicality. During her April 2019 Coachella debut in the Mojave tent, she powered through sound malfunctions by delivering an a cappella rendition of "Juice" followed by a flute solo, arriving onstage in a shimmering silver metallic cape attached to a matching bodysuit. This set marked a breakout moment, highlighting her improvisational resilience and stage command despite technical issues. Her visual aesthetics emphasize bold, body-revealing designs like crystal bodysuits, leotards, and thigh-high slit skirts, which she describes as "political and feminist" statements promoting self-expression through skin-baring attire. These costumes, often in vibrant colors and elaborate cuts, align with her emphasis on curves and movement, as seen in outfits for "The Special Tour" in 2022-2023 featuring glittery cowl-neck bodysuits and wraparound skirts. Following dancer lawsuits filed in August 2023 alleging during tours, Lizzo's live touring faced disruptions; by September 2025, she stated that her plans to return to music and performing had "crumbled" amid ongoing legal battles, though some tour dates proceeded with committed performers. This affected her live reputation, with court documents revealing prior settlements involving dancers and production entities in February 2023. Critiques of her performance style diverge on whether the provocative elements empower or veer into ; supporters view and revealing attire as unapologetic celebration of Black female sexuality, while detractors, including some self-identified feminists, argue it reinforces by prioritizing visual appeal over artistry. Lizzo's concert audiences skew predominantly white, reflecting broader patterns for popular artists, yet include diverse races, ages, and genders drawn to themes of .

Business and media ventures

Fashion lines and endorsements

In 2022, Lizzo co-founded Yitty, a shapewear brand in partnership with , emphasizing compression garments designed for a wide range of body types without promoting shame or restriction. The line launched on April 12, featuring items such as bodysuits, shorts, and thongs in neon colors and bold prints, priced from $14.95 to $69.95, and available in sizes XS to 6X to accommodate diverse figures. Yitty generated over $1 million in sales on its debut day, reflecting strong initial demand in the inclusive apparel segment. Subsequent expansions included an activewear collection called Headliner in June 2022, focused on functional fits, and a gender-neutral undergarment line, Your Skin by Yitty, introduced in August 2023 with items like panties and binding tops. Further developments encompassed the UltraLift collection in 2024, utilizing advanced sculpting , and a Shaping Swim line in April 2024, blending swimwear with compressive elements across seven silhouettes from cheeky to full coverage. By early 2025, Yitty released a cozy fleece collection, highlighted in promotional hauls emphasizing comfort and shaping. The brand projected nearly $100 million in sales for 2023, underscoring its commercial viability in a market favoring extended sizing despite from established players. Yitty's marketing tied into Lizzo's advocacy for body acceptance, positioning the products as tools for confidence rather than concealment, though Lizzo later critiqued the broader movement for becoming overly commercialized and less focused on its origins in supporting marginalized bodies. This shift influenced later messaging toward "body neutrality," prioritizing functionality over affirmation, as seen in swimwear promotions stressing control and hold. While empirically successful in expanding shapewear accessibility, the brand's health-neutral stance on body size has elicited concerns from observers arguing it may downplay obesity-related risks documented in , such as increased incidence. Beyond Yitty, Lizzo collaborated on fashion-adjacent accessories, including a line with Quay , which donated proceeds to related causes as part of the campaign. These ventures capitalized on her influence in plus-size representation, though product quality feedback has varied, with some users praising durability and others noting compression inconsistencies in extended sizes.

Acting and television roles

Lizzo made her feature film debut in 2019 with supporting roles in the crime comedy Hustlers, where she portrayed the stripper character Liz, and the animated musical UglyDolls, providing the voice of a character. In Hustlers, directed by Lorene Scafaria, Lizzo's performance as a fellow dancer alongside leads Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu drew praise from the director, who described her as a "gifted" actor capable of bringing authenticity to the role based on her own experiences. Her film appearances have remained sporadic, with a guest role as a musician in the second season of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian in 2020. In television, Lizzo executive produced and hosted the reality competition series Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, which premiered on March 10, 2022, and followed plus-size dancers competing for spots in her tour ensemble. The eight-episode first season emphasized and self-empowerment, culminating in the selection of 10 finalists. At the on September 12, 2022, the series won the Outstanding Competition Program award, marking Lizzo's first Emmy; she dedicated the win to "fat " and plus-size performers, highlighting their underrepresentation in . The show received additional Emmy nominations for casting and editing but faced no major acting-specific critiques at the time. Lizzo's acting pursuits have been limited compared to her music career, with announcements of a lead role in the biopic as gospel pioneer , set for future release but without a confirmed date as of 2025. Reviews of her performances have generally focused on her charismatic presence rather than dramatic range, with entertainment outlets noting her natural fit for energetic, body-positive roles but limited exploration beyond typecast elements tied to her public persona. Her television work, particularly Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, has been credited with visibility for diverse body types in dance and media, though broader ambitions appear stalled amid her primary focus on music and controversies.

Concert tours and live events

Lizzo's early live performances occurred in small venues such as the Triple Rock Social Club in in December 2013, marking her transition from local club shows to broader recognition. By 2019, she launched the Cuz I Love You Tour on July 18 in , concluding on January 15, 2020, in , , which grossed approximately $10.8 million from nearly 250,000 tickets sold across North American and international dates. The tour featured evolving setlists emphasizing high-energy tracks like "" and "," with Lizzo incorporating solos and interactive elements such as audience participation in dances. The , her first arena-level production supporting the 2022 album Special, began on September 23, 2022, in , and extended into 2023 across , , and , ultimately grossing over $83 million from 833,000 tickets sold in 68 reported shows. Setlists evolved to include newer material like "" and "2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)," alongside staples such as "" and "," with fan interactions highlighted by on-stage invitations for sing-alongs and segments that amplified her body-positive messaging during performances. This tour represented a logistical upgrade from theater venues to arenas, peaking revenues amid her commercial height. Beyond headlining tours, Lizzo performed at major festivals including in 2019, where she debuted "" to acclaim, and again in 2023 delivering sets with "," as well as multiple SXSW appearances from 2017 onward, including a buzzy 2019 show at Stubbs that boosted her profile. Following sexual harassment lawsuits filed by former dancers in August 2023 alleging a hostile work environment, Lizzo canceled several dates, including her first post-lawsuit concert on August 8, 2023, due to production issues, and a show in October 2023, contributing to a touring hiatus until resuming limited performances in 2025.

Reception and impact

Commercial achievements

Lizzo's music has generated over 6.37 billion streams on as of October 2025. Her breakthrough single "Truth Hurts," released in 2017, achieved diamond certification from the RIAA, equivalent to 10 million units in the United States. The 2019 album reached platinum status with the RIAA, denoting 1 million equivalent album units sold or streamed domestically. Subsequent releases maintained commercial momentum initially, with "About Damn Time" from the 2022 album Special earning double for 2 million units. However, her 2025 single "LEFT RIGHT," marking her first new release in two years, did not replicate the chart-topping performance of prior hits like "Truth Hurts," which peaked at number one on the Hot 100. Lizzo's overall earnings from music sales, streaming, and related ventures have contributed to an estimated of $40 million as of 2025. This figure reflects peak commercial periods driven by viral singles and releases amid evolving streaming market dynamics, including increased and platform shifts.

Critical evaluations

Lizzo's breakthrough Cuz I Love You (2019) received widespread acclaim for its energetic blend of hip-hop, soul, and pop, with critics highlighting her charismatic delivery and empowering themes. described it as a "legend-making" debut filled with "twerk-core jams" and "self-love anthems," emphasizing her flute-playing flair and unapologetic confidence as key strengths that propelled her to pop stardom. However, even positive reviews noted limitations in vocal depth, with some observers pointing to reliance on rhythmic phrasing over technical range, as evidenced in unpolished live settings like her Tiny Desk concert where flaws in technique became apparent without studio polish. Subsequent works faced growing scrutiny for formulaic structures and diminishing , with Special (2022) drawing mixed evaluations that questioned the of her upbeat, affirmation-heavy style. critiqued the album as "hook-filled and saccharine," arguing that Lizzo's relentlessly positive persona had boxed her music into predictable pop confines, lacking the fresh edge of her earlier output despite strong production. Detractors have further argued that her success stems more from cultural timing—capitalizing on body-positivity trends—than groundbreaking artistry, with her sound echoing conventional radio-friendly pop rather than pioneering new forms, a view echoed in analyses of her repetitive self-empowerment motifs across releases. Following personal scandals in 2023, including lawsuits from former dancers alleging workplace issues, critical reception to Lizzo's later material trended toward skepticism about artistic depth amid perceived over-optimism. Reviews of tracks like "Still Bad" (2025) highlighted backlash against her "too joyful" tone as triggering for audiences, with Lizzo responding that such criticism reflects broader resistance to women's unfiltered expression rather than musical merit. This shift underscores an empirical pattern: initial hype fueled by persona-driven appeal has given way to questions of longevity, as her output increasingly prioritizes commercial uplift over evolving complexity.

Awards and industry recognition

Lizzo received four from . In 2020, she won Best Urban Contemporary Album for Cuz I Love You, Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Jerome," and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Truth Hurts." In 2023, she won for "About Damn Time." She won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2022 for Outstanding Competition Program for her series Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls. At the , Lizzo won Best Female R&B/Pop Artist in 2020. She received additional nominations in subsequent years, including for Best Female Hip Hop Artist and Album of the Year in 2020. Lizzo accumulated a total of 14 wins and over 70 nominations across various awards as of 2023, with the majority occurring between 2020 and 2023. Her recognition tapered following legal controversies involving workplace allegations in 2023.
YearAwardCategoryWork
2020Best Urban Contemporary Album
2020Best Traditional R&B Performance"Jerome"
2020Best Pop Solo Performance"Truth Hurts"
2020Best Female R&B/Pop ArtistN/A
2022Outstanding Competition Program
2023""

Debated legacy and societal influence

Lizzo's advocacy has been credited with enhancing visibility for plus-size women in entertainment, including her 2020 appearance as the first self-described "big black woman" on the cover of Vogue, which challenged historical underrepresentation in fashion media. Her series Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (2022) featured auditions for plus-size backup dancers, promoting diversity in performance arts traditionally dominated by thinner body types and highlighting barriers faced by larger performers. These efforts positioned her as an icon for , influencing discussions on body diversity and empowering audiences to reject narrow norms. Critics, including fitness advocate , have argued that Lizzo's promotion of risks celebrating without addressing associated health consequences, potentially contributing to a cultural reluctance to prioritize physical . Empirical data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that adults with face elevated risks for conditions such as , heart disease, , certain cancers, and premature death, with U.S. adult prevalence at approximately 42% as of recent estimates. Similarly, the attributes over 5 million annual noncommunicable disease deaths globally to and , underscoring causal links between excess body weight and morbidity independent of societal stigma. Such critiques emphasize individual agency in health management over narratives that frame body size solely as a neutral or empowering trait, positing that unconditional normalization may inadvertently discourage modifiable behaviors like diet and exercise. Lizzo's reported weight loss journey, spanning over a year and involving dietary changes, , lymphatic massages, and a brief trial of Ozempic, culminated in visible transformations by mid-2025, which she described as focused on health rather than aesthetics. This shift drew mixed reactions: supporters viewed it as evidence of personal responsibility aligning with body neutrality—a stance Lizzo herself endorsed in 2021 as more pragmatic than pure positivity—while detractors claimed it undermined her earlier messaging by implying prior self-acceptance was insufficient for well-being. The broader societal impact of Lizzo's legacy remains contested, with proponents highlighting psychological benefits like reduced for plus-size individuals, yet causal analyses suggest potential long-term harms from downplaying obesity's empirically verified risks in favor of affirmation without accountability. This tension reflects debates on whether narratives foster resilience or enable avoidance of health interventions, prioritizing verifiable outcomes over ideological comfort.

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