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Lizzo Lawsuit Getting Bigger

Lizzo’s lawsuit is going to get more crowded. The attorney for the three dancers that are suing Lizzo says that at least six more inquiries have come in from other people with similar stories about the singer. Ron Zambrano, is the attorney for the dancers Noelle, Crystal, and Arianna who have spoken out about the singer. The lawsuit might involve additional claims such as a sexually charged…

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Lizzo has lodged her first legal response to the lawsuit brought by three of her former dancers.

In August they claimed they had been subjected to sexual harassment and a hostile work environment while on tour with the US singer, which she denies.

The star and her Big Grrrl Big Touring company are requesting that the court dismiss the case with prejudice, meaning that it cannot be refiled.

If they do not, the dancers are requesting a jury trial.

What are the claims?

Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez accused Lizzo - real name Melissa Jefferson - and her touring company of several allegations in the original complaint filed in a Los Angeles court.

These include claims that Lizzo pressured them to attend a sex show in Amsterdam and interact with the nude performers, and that dance team captain Shirlene Quigley repeatedly engaged in behaviour that made them feel uncomfortable.

They also accuse Lizzo of fat shaming, saying the Brit Award and Grammy-winner "called attention" to a dancer's weight gain following a performance; and that employees of the touring company singled out black dancers by accusing them of "being lazy, unprofessional and having bad attitudes".

It is also claimed that Lizzo denied dancers bathroom breaks during an "excruciating re-audition".

In the immediate aftermath of the claims, Lizzo took to social media allegations to say they were as "unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed."

She added that "sensationalised stories" were "coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted they were told their behaviour on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional", something the dancers deny.

Lizzo's dance team Big Grrrls later released a statement in support of the singer, saying they "had the time of our lives" on tour.

What are Lizzo's lawyers now saying?

Now, in a 31-point rebuttal, lodged on Wednesday, Lizzo's legal team said:

The dancers who filed the complaint "ratified, acquiesced, condoned, and/or approved of the acts" they were now complaining about.

Lizzo's alleged conduct "was undertaken in good faith and with good cause" and "undertaken for legitimate reasons reasonably related to one or more lawful business purposes".

If the dancers were harmed as alleged, they "contributed, in whole or in part," to that harm.

The dancers' claims relate to Lizzo's rights of free speech and/or religion and are therefore barred.

The dancers claims of discrimination or retaliation should be barred because any employment decisions were made "for legitimate, non-discriminatory, non-pretextual reasons", and that Lizzo and the other defendants "acted out of business necessity".

The dancers "have failed to plead and cannot establish facts sufficient to support allegations of malice, oppression or fraud".

Lizzo's spokesperson, Stefan Friedman, said in a statement that this was "the first step" of a legal process in which the star and her team "will demonstrate that they have always practised what they've preached - whether it comes to promoting body positivity, leading a safe and supportive workplace or protecting individuals from any kind of harassment."

He continued: "Any and all claims to the contrary are ridiculous, and we look forward to proving so in a court of law."

In response, the dancers' lawyer, Neama Rahmani said Lizzo's team's answer "merely consists of boilerplate objections that have nothing to do with the case".

"That said, the key takeaway is that Lizzo is agreeing to our clients' demand for a jury trial," he added.

"We look forward to presenting our case in court and letting a panel of her peers decide who is telling the truth, Lizzo and her team, who continue to shame the victims or the plaintiffs and so many others who have come forward sharing similar stories of abuse and harassment."

Lizzo sued again over bullying and harassment

Lawyers review further allegations against Lizzo

Lizzo says dancers' harassment claims are 'false'

Lizzo dancer claims others are scared to speak

Earlier this month, Lizzo was sued for the second time this year by a former employee who claimed she oversaw an "unsafe, sexually charged workplace culture".

Fashion designer Asha Daniels accused the star's wardrobe manager of making "racist and fatphobic" comments and mocking black women in the entourage.

Lizzo was named as a defendant in the lawsuit, but was not directly accused of harassment.

A spokesperson for the star called the case an "absurd publicity stunt".

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if you actually read the lawsuit a lot of allegations are mede insinuations ( the dancers said they believed she knew their trainer was sexually harassing them with no evidence she actually did ), the "fatphobic comment" was just saying one dancer "wasn't that dedicated to the job it's hard to believe everything when at least half of it doesn't make sense

bro idk what lawsuit you read but the one I read included allegations of sexual harassment on multiple occasions and racial discrimination on part of her production company alongside fatphobia and religious harassment. now that’s a lot for the 3 party lawsuit (lizzo, shirlene quigley, and lizzo’s production company) but nothing is more convincing than a) numbers (MANY dancers have spoken out in solidarity) and b) she hired MARTY SINGER. im not one to assume normally, but that is a bold choice of lawyer for someone who’s done nothing wrong

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Lizzo’s Dance Captain Demands Ex-Dancers’ Lawsuit Accusing Her Of Grilling Woman About Being a Virgin Be Thrown Out

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Lizzo's Instagram Follower Count Drops By 220,000 Amidst Harassment And Body-Shaming Allegations

In a wild turn of events, Lizzo's Instagram followers are dwindling faster than ice cream on a hot summer day! It turns out there are some rather shocking allegations swirling around. A trio of former dancers has filed a lawsuit against the pop sensation, her dance captain Shirlene Quigley, and their production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring. These allegations are as varied as a buffet spread at an all-you-can-eat restaurant. We're talking assault, racial and religious harassment, fat-shaming, disability discrimination, and even a dash of false imprisonment! Lizzo, in response to these claims, took to her social media with a lengthy post. She described the past few days as "gut-wrenchingly difficult" and declared the "false allegations" as "unbelievable." The real drama is unfolding!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) Lizzo's Instagram Empire Takes A Hit KingCasinoBonus, the ultimate casino comparison site, decided to investigate social media! They crunched the numbers over at Social Blade and guess what they found? Lizzo's Instagram empire has suffered a hit of 226,933 followers ever since that astonishing news hit the scene. That's not all – in the blink of an eye (well, almost), the "Pink" singer lost 132,942 followers in just one day! Meanwhile, over on Twitter, it's no laughing matter either. Since that lawsuit bombshell dropped in California on August 1st, Lizzo has seen her Twitter tribe shrink by over 27,000 followers. Editorial Insights On Allegations: Ionut Marin's Perspective Ionut Marin, Chief Editor for KingCasinoBonus commented on the social media figures: “For Lizzo fans, it will be alarming to see their idol accused of body-shaming, assault and more, when she has been such a proponent of body positivity for women all over the world.” “As the lawsuit continues and new reports emerge, it will be interesting to see how Lizzo’s Instagram followers will fluctuate. With over 24 million monthly listeners on Spotify, we could also see these figures fall over the coming weeks and months as more details are revealed. These reports could also threaten to derail any of the pop star’s music releases and tours in the future.” Written by Nikiya Biggs | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Follow and like FMHipHop on Facebook, Spotify, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Read the full article

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Six people known as "her ex-crew" are said to have reported Lizzo for alleged harassment.

Credit: This article was translated from CNN Indonesia

Lizzo’s case quoted that she allegedly harassed and intimidated her crew was still hot news after all. After three people filed charges against the musician a few days ago, another six crew members are said to have recently reported her for the allegations of harassing them sexually.

The lawyer for the victims, Ron Zambrano, said that his clients filed various charges, including sexual harassment and wage problems. However, he still reviewed all the reports before filing for legal charges.

“We received at least six requests of information from other people with the same stories after we filled out the complaints,” said Zambrano, published by ET on Wednesday (9/8).

“Some of the claims that we were reviewing included environmental accusations about sexual abuse at work, failure to pay the employees, and maybe we will be able to follow up on all of that, but it is too early to say more,” Zambrano added.

Based on the report from ET, it was confirmed that the six people were Lizzo’s ex-crew who worked for her tours. Some of them had become crew members for Lizzo’s reality show ‘Watch Out for the Big Grrrls’.

Until now, Ron Zambrano hasn’t revealed his next steps. Six ex-crew have not yet filed the lawsuit to the court, so basically only three cases have been registered by her ex-dancers.

Lizzo’s three ex-back dancers sued her for sexual harassment, body shaming, and atrocities in the workplace.

On Tuesday (1/8), Variety retrieved that the lawsuit was registered in the Los Angeles High Court with a list of defendants as Melissa Viviane Jefferson (Lizzo’s real name), then her company Big Grrrl Touring, and lastly Shirlene Quigley, the leader of Lizzo’s dancers. 

They accused Lizzo and the other defendants of having committed sexual abuse, racist commentary, discrimination toward people with disabilities, and many other aggressive behaviors.

The ‘About Damn Time’ singer has released her statements. She denied all the accusations and claimed that the accusations were fake.

“Sensationalized stories are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.”

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Unraveling the Allegations: Navigating the Controversy Surrounding Lizzo

By Lillian Walters, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Class of 2026

September 3, 2023

Lizzo, a world-renowned pop artist, and star of “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” has built her image on body acceptance and happy, uplifting songs. She now faces rather detrimental allegations and is the target of a new lawsuit. The Grammy-winning singer and other members of her tour are accused in a complaint brought by her former dancers, accusing the artist of creating a hostile work environment during her Special Tour this year. Lizzo is accused of participating in many incidents that, according to the dancers' attorneys, included sexual harassment, assault, and weight-shaming, as well as reports of religious harassment and discrimination. These allegations, which Lizzo has refuted, have called into question both the treatment of her staff and the legitimacy of the image she has constructed as an advocate of plus-size individuals.

Plaintiff Arianna Davis experienced harassment during her time working with Lizzo, including frequent religious harassment. Shirlene Quigley, the main perpetrator, and defendant served not only as a judge on the reality TV show, “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” but also as an instructor and captain. The dancers were required to participate in the reality show, as they were competing to be featured during Lizzo’s Special tour. It has been reported that Quigley was very vocal about her religious beliefs, to the point of imposing them on the dancers. The court document states, "Ms. Quigley was not only vocal about her religious belief but took every opportunity to proselytize it to any and all in her presence, regardless of protestations.” Quigley presumed a shared Christian identity between her and Davis. She regularly preached at her, expressing what she thought was a shared belief system. She often expressed that, “No job and no one will stop me from talking about the Lord.” This unprecedented behavior continued and was perpetuated by other team members.

While working for Lizzo, her dancers endured sexual harassment and misconduct. Lizzo invited the dancers and other members of her team to Amsterdam's famed redlight district, which is known for its sexual environment. Many dancers hesitantly attended the show to ensure their employment due to the threatening nature of their workplace. Lizzo invited the dancers to engage in lude sexual acts at this club, specifically interactions with the nude performers. Davis politely declined Lizzo's invitation to take part. Lizzo then coaxed the group in a loud chant to interact with the performer. Davis reluctantly consented out of concern for her employment, after expressing that she was uncomfortable and did not want to participate multiple times. Additionally, the plaintiffs claim that Lizzo forced one of her security guards to participate by pressuring him to remove his clothes, cheered when the guard was publicly whipped, and overall showed little regard for the autonomy of her staff. Quigley also appeared to be obsessively concerned about Davis' virginity, and would often shame the other dancers about premarital sex. These conversations were frequent and unprompted. The defendant even took it a step further by broadcasting Davis' virginity to not only the cast but to public media as well.

The dancers endured discrimination, alongside an overall hostile and inappropriate environment. Davis, the plaintiff, claims that Lizzo requested to meet with her regarding her behavior during rehearsals. The singer previously called attention to the plaintiff's weight gain, and Ms. Davis stated that her weight gain was referenced multiple times throughout their meeting. The hurtful comments were disguised as support from Lizzo's team. Davis claimed that she felt under pressure to share intimate information, specifically about her mental health, due to the nature of the work environment. Ms. Davis assured them that her mental health would not affect her ability to perform. Just five days after the discussion, she was terminated on the basis of budget cuts. This occurred shortly after being berated by Lizzo in front of the rest of the cast.

Other members of her tour have since come forward confirming these allegations. Lizzo denies the charges, which call into question the morals she has advocated, and leave the public torn between her public persona and the allegations. Throughout her career, Lizzo has promoted ideas of self-love and empowerment, which have found resonance with millions of followers. The events surrounding the charges have brought to question the nature of her stardom, image, and responsibility.

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https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lizzo-harassment-suit.pdf

https://www.vox.com/culture/2023/8/3/23819049/lizzo-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-dancers-hostile-work-environment

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/us/lizzo-dancers-lawsuit-harassment.html

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I know that this question has nothing to do with Matty Healy, but what do you think of the allegations against Lizzo ? would love to hear your thoughts on that

No, it’s okay! Feel free to ask me about anything or any celebrity; it doesn’t have to be about Matty Healy. As for Lizzo, I personally don’t know anyone who’s worked with her, but from what I’ve seen in the media, she presents herself as someone promoting body positivity and kindness.

However, there are aspects that concern me. A person who speaks loudly but avoids critical issues may not be genuine. While she advocates for feminism and body positivity, her interactions with other celebrities seem odd and not in line with how one would expect a fellow celebrity to behave.

Furthermore, her association with known physical abuser Chris Brown raises questions. Another issue was the religious coercion from Lizzo’s dance captain (Shirlene Quigley) towards the other dancers. As someone who was once a big ATHEIST, and is now just an atheist, I can say I don’t like organized religions without making it a personality trait. So here it goes. I don’t like organized religions, especially when people use them to justify actions or coerce others.

When confronted with allegations, Shirlene Quigley posted this which to me shows that she did whatever they said it was. They said she made sexual comments and shamed women that had premarital sex. Lizzo and the people she hangs around with seem to lack the understanding of boundaries, not everybody wants to be “embraced” in their “sexuality” to me you can showcase your sexuality without involving other people in it. I hate strip clubs personally, so if invited to one I’d say no, which I have before.

Although I wasn’t a fan of her music, I understand that many people looked up to her or saw themselves in her. But to be honest, seeing yourself in a celebrity is never a good idea because you don’t actually //know// that celebrity outside of what they show. People yearn for representation in real people, but don’t realize that they can be their own individual representation. All you have is yourself at the end of the day. But incidents like these are essential because we shouldn’t support individuals who knowingly mistreat others.

I believe that if you’re in a position of power or celebrity, you should use your influence to do something good or speak about important issues. It’s disappointing when someone with a platform doesn’t take that opportunity to uplift others or create a better world.

Ultimately, moments like this prompt us to reassess our support and consider redirecting it towards someone who genuinely uses their platform to make a positive impact. It doesn’t have to be positive. It can just be enough.

Something I like to say is, the world only works when we all help one another. And we may not be able to help everyone and helping only one singular person might not change the world but I think if we can at least change one person’s perception of the world or better their world for even a day I think that could be enough to set off a domino effect of change.

Life is very hard. Its debilitating, sometimes it’s hard to get out of bed or to even make an appearance sometimes. Or sometimes we belittle ourselves, compare ourselves, or insult ourselves for no valid reason. Life is only worth living because of other people and our interests. You can live without one or the other but you cannot live a decent life or a life at all without both of them. You’ll only find yourself miserable. One thing we know for certain is that we all die. Nobody is special and nobody’s avoiding death.

Lizzo took advantage of her celebrity status and allowed her head to get big. Her first mistake was seeing herself as a celebrity instead of a person like you and me. That’s always everyone’s first mistake. We devalue people when we disregard them as human. People have so much to offer outside of their beauty, their jobs, their body, their identity or whatever else. I feel that the gen z generation is the most progressive and least judgmental to some extent but these days it feels like everyone wants to be *something* or everyone wants to be seen and validated by millions of people, so they’ll change things about themselves in order to fit that narrative. Ego is the biggest killer of a person.

That’s my very long and kind of off topic response. Sorry. I ramble a lot!

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Lizzo Sued for Being Too Lizzo

Melissa Jefferson — a.k.a. Lizzo — personifies the abomination that is presented to us as our culture almost as perfectly as Joe Biden represents the corrupt gerontocracy. Three backup dancers are suing her for personifying it too well:

While on a concert trip with the Grammy Award-winning artist to Amsterdam in February 2023, the plaintiffs claim Lizzo invited them for a night out on the town — which ended in the city’s red light district.

At this point we cross into X-rated terrain:

The lawsuit states, “… things quickly got out of hand. Lizzo began inviting cast members to take turns touching the nude performers, catching dildos launched from the performers’ vaginas, and eating bananas protruding from the performers’ vaginas.”

The dancers were allegedly pressured to comply.

More surprisingly, Lizzo is accused of fat-shaming her dancers, despite having made a career out of grotesquely displaying her own morbid obesity.

It gets more surprising still. The dance team captain, Shirlene Quigley, is also named in the suit:

Quigley is accused of allegedly pushing her Christian beliefs onto dancers and “oversharing her masturbatory habits and sex life with her husband” with the team…

No word on what church Quigley attends. I’m guessing Presbyterian.

I'm so proud they allowed her to play with George Washington's flute.

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Lizzo sued over sexual harassment and hostile work environment allegations

Three former dancers accuse Lizzo of weight-shaming, sexual harassment

Aug. 1, 2023, 8:37 AM MDT

By Diana Dasrath and Tim Stelloh

LOS ANGELES — Three of Lizzo’s former dancers have accused the singer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. They also allege that she pressured one of them to touch a nude performer at an Amsterdam club and subjected the group to an “excruciating” audition after leveling false accusations that they were drinking on the job.

A week later, after a show in Paris, Lizzo invited her dancers to a club so “they would be able to learn something or be inspired by the performance,” the suit says. “What Lizzo failed to mention when inviting the dancers to this performance was that it was a nude cabaret bar.”

The dancers accused Lizzo — a performer known for embracing body positivity and celebrating her physique — of calling attention to one dancer’s weight gain and later berating, then firing, that dancer after she recorded a meeting because of a health condition.

The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court and provided to NBC News by the plaintiffs’ law firm, also accuses the captain of Lizzo’s dance team of proselytizing to other performers and deriding those who had premarital sex while sharing lewd sexual fantasies, simulating oral sex and publicly discussing the virginity of one of the plaintiffs.

The suit does not say if Lizzo knew about the allegations linked to the dance captain, Shirlene Quigley, but the plaintiffs believed the singer was aware of their complaints about her, according to their lawyer, Ron Zambrano.

The suit names Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, her production company and Quigley as defendants. In addition to accusations of a hostile work environment and sexual harassment, the suit brings claims for religious and racial harassment, false imprisonment, interference with prospective economic advantage and other allegations. Not every claim was brought against each defendant.

“The stunning nature of how Lizzo and her management team treated their performers seems to go against everything Lizzo stands for publicly, while privately she weight-shames her dancers and demeans them in ways that are not only illegal but absolutely demoralizing,” Zambrano said in a statement.

The suit accuses Lizzo of calling attention to the dancer’s weight after an appearance at South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival. The singer and her choreographer later told the dancer, Arianna Davis, that she seemed “less committed” to her role — a comment the suit describes as a “thinly veiled” concern about Davis’ weight.

Representatives for Lizzo did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Quigley did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Efforts to reach Lizzo’s production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., were unsuccessful.

Davis and another former dancer, Crystal Williams, began performing with Lizzo after competing on her Amazon reality show, “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” in 2021, according to the suit. The dancers were later fired. 

The third, Noelle Rodriguez, was hired the same year after performing in the video “Rumors,” the suit says. Rodriguez resigned earlier this year. 

Amsterdam club accusations

The trip to the Amsterdam strip club, Bananenbar, happened after a performance in the city earlier this year. The suit states that Lizzo’s afterparties were routine and nonmandatory — but alleges that those who attended were favored by the singer and had greater job security.

At the club, Lizzo allegedly “began inviting cast members to take turns touching the nude performers, catching dildos launched from the performers’ vaginas, and eating bananas protruding from the performers’ vaginas,” the suit says. “Lizzo then turned her attention to Ms. Davis and began pressuring Ms. Davis to touch the breasts of one of the nude women.”

Davis declined, according to the suit, and Lizzo allegedly led a chant goading her to do so. After Davis declined three more times, the chant “grew louder and more strident, demanding a visibly uncomfortable Ms. Davis to engage with the performer.”

When Davis eventually acquiesced and briefly touched the performer, the group burst into laughter, the suit says. Afterward, Lizzo allegedly pressed a member of her security staff to get on stage and began yelling, “take it off,” according to the suit.

“Plaintiffs were aghast with how little regard Lizzo showed for the bodily autonomy of her employees and those around her, especially in the presence of many people whom she employed,” the suit says.

A week later, after a show in Paris, Lizzo invited her dancers to a club so “they would be able to learn something or be inspired by the performance,” the suit says. “What Lizzo failed to mention when inviting the dancers to this performance was that it was a nude cabaret bar.”

The suit described the performance as “artful,” but the plaintiffs were “shocked that Lizzo would conceal the nature of the event from them, robbing them of the choice not to participate.”

Harassment claim

The racial harassment claim is linked to what the suit describes as comments “charged with racial and fat-phobic animus" that were made by touring company employees.

In one instance, the former dancers asked to be compensated for their downtime at a rate 50% of their weekly pay, according to the suit. An accountant allegedly responded to the request by offering 25% and scolding them for being “unacceptable and disrespectful.”

“Only the dance cast — comprised of full-figured women of color — were ever spoken to in this manner,” the suit states.

The religious harassment allegation is connected to Quigley, the dance captain who also worked as a judge on Lizzo’s reality show. According to the suit, she preached her Christian beliefs and “took every opportunity to proselytize to any and all in her presence regardless of protestations.”

After discovering that Davis was a virgin, Quigley discussed the subject in interviews and posted about it on social media, the suit says. And when cast members asked her to stop pressuring Rodriguez — whom Quigley regarded as a “non-believer,” according to the suit — about her faith, Quigley responded: “No job and no one will stop me from talking about the Lord.”

Dancers dismissed

Two dancers were fired in April and May. According to the suit, Williams lost her job April 26, days after she spoke up at a meeting in which she challenged an assertion from Lizzo that the dancers were drinking before performances. 

The day before, Lizzo had told the group that they would have to audition again, a move that prompted what the suit described as an “excruciating” 12-hour rehearsal. 

If Lizzo was dissatisfied with their performances, the suit alleges, the dancers would be fired and sent home.

During the rehearsal, Davis was so fearful she’d lose her job if she went to the bathroom, she soiled her pants. She was given a see-through outfit with no undergarments to finish the performance, the suit says.

When Lizzo raised the issue again the following day, Williams responded, saying the dancers didn’t drink, the suit says. The singer then allegedly offered what the suit describes as a mocking reply: “Well if you’re not, then good for y’all.”

Five days later, on April 26, Lizzo’s tour manager fired Williams in a hotel lobby, the suit says. The manager attributed the termination to budget cuts, said the suit, which noted that no one else was fired.

Rodriguez complained to the manager about the decision to publicly fire Williams — a move that Lizzo “repeatedly” raised with the dancers during an April 27 meeting during which she told the group that she had “eyes and ears everywhere,” according to the suit.

Davis recorded the April 27 meeting because she suffered from an eye condition that sometimes left her disoriented in stressful situations, the suit says. Days later, Lizzo held an emergency meeting and had security employees confiscate dancers’ phones, the suit states.

“Lizzo became furious, hurling expletives at the group and stated that she was going to go around the room, person-by-person until someone told Lizzo who made the recording,” the suit says.

Davis acknowledged recording the meeting, saying said she wanted to have a copy of Lizzo’s performance notes, the suit says. When Davis said she hadn’t meant any harm — and that she’d deleted the video — Lizzo allegedly responded: “There is nothing you can say to make me believe you.”

“Ms. Quigley and Lizzo then took turns berating Ms. Davis,” the suit says. “After castigating Ms. Davis, Lizzo fire Ms. Davis on the spot.”

Before Lizzo left the meeting, Rodriguez told her that she felt disrespected and would resign, the suit says. Lizzo responded by “cracking her knuckles, balling her fists” and using an expletive to tell Rodriguez she was “lucky,” the suit states.

As Rodriguez left, the suit says, Lizzo raised both her middle fingers and yelled a slur.

The suit alleges false imprisonment against Lizzo’s production company because a member of her security detail allegedly forced Davis to remain in the room after the meeting ended so he could search her phone for the video.

The suit does not specify a dollar amount for damages that cover emotional distress including unpaid wages, loss of earnings and attorney’s fees.

In the meantime, Lizzo continues to inspire fans. In a recent clip circulating on social media, the singer can be seen telling a young woman attending a concert in Australia how beautiful and special she is — and how she “could be the greatest dancer in the world.”

Speaking to the fan, who said she had been bullied online, Lizzo said: “The words that we say have a long-lasting effect on people.”

From Wiki:

"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 after being treated with disrespect by the singer. 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."

If true, Lizzo has likely been this way for years. Her music label let her continue abusing employees for years.

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Why is Lizzo Being Sued for Harassment? Lawsuit, Explained - Vulture.com

Lizzo, along with her production company BGBT and dance captain Shirlene Quigley, sued for workplace misconduct and sexual harassment by three of her former dancers.

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Lizzo is being sued by three of her former dancers on multiple counts, including sexual harassment and creating hostile working conditions. Follow @uinterview for the latest exclusive celebrity videos & news!

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Lizzo's Instagram Follower Count Drops By 220,000 Amidst Harassment And Body-Shaming Allegations

In a wild turn of events, Lizzo's Instagram followers are dwindling faster than ice cream on a hot summer day! It turns out there are some rather shocking allegations swirling around. A trio of former dancers has filed a lawsuit against the pop sensation, her dance captain Shirlene Quigley, and their production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring. These allegations are as varied as a buffet spread at an all-you-can-eat restaurant. We're talking assault, racial and religious harassment, fat-shaming, disability discrimination, and even a dash of false imprisonment! Lizzo, in response to these claims, took to her social media with a lengthy post. She described the past few days as "gut-wrenchingly difficult" and declared the "false allegations" as "unbelievable." The real drama is unfolding!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) Lizzo's Instagram Empire Takes A Hit KingCasinoBonus, the ultimate casino comparison site, decided to investigate social media! They crunched the numbers over at Social Blade and guess what they found? Lizzo's Instagram empire has suffered a hit of 226,933 followers ever since that astonishing news hit the scene. That's not all – in the blink of an eye (well, almost), the "Pink" singer lost 132,942 followers in just one day! Meanwhile, over on Twitter, it's no laughing matter either. Since that lawsuit bombshell dropped in California on August 1st, Lizzo has seen her Twitter tribe shrink by over 27,000 followers. Editorial Insights On Allegations: Ionut Marin's Perspective Ionut Marin, Chief Editor for KingCasinoBonus commented on the social media figures: “For Lizzo fans, it will be alarming to see their idol accused of body-shaming, assault and more, when she has been such a proponent of body positivity for women all over the world.” “As the lawsuit continues and new reports emerge, it will be interesting to see how Lizzo’s Instagram followers will fluctuate. With over 24 million monthly listeners on Spotify, we could also see these figures fall over the coming weeks and months as more details are revealed. These reports could also threaten to derail any of the pop star’s music releases and tours in the future.” Written by Nikiya Biggs | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Follow and like FMHipHop on Facebook, Spotify, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Read the full article

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Ashlee Keating over Zoom video! Ashlee Keating is ready to take the pop music scene by storm with her new single “SAUCY” and forthcoming EP. The hot new single has quickly become an anthem for both female-empowerment and the LGBTQ+ community. The track was created by the top-tier team of producers Tommy Brown (who works closely with Ariana Grande), YNG Josh and Nick Cooper. While the vibrant “Saucy” music video racked up over 100K views in the first week since its release, directed by Combina Key and choreographed by Shirlene Quigley. As a Billboard-charting music sensation, Ashlee is a true multifaceted talent. Her music is a perfect mix of upbeat and inspirational, with lyrical themes of loving yourself and living your best life. Between her colorful style and dance-worthy music catalog, Ashlee has also become highly regarded within the LGBTQ+ community as an ally and activist. She strives to spread messages of love, positivity, and confidence through all of her work. Making major strides in the music industry, Ashlee’s recent single “YASSS” garnered over 1-Million streams on Spotify while her singles “Hurt Me So Good” and “Bad Mistake” spent weeks on the Top 20 Billboard Dance/Club Chart. Born and raised in Southern New Jersey, Ashlee discovered her love for music at a young age. She made her Broadway debut at only 6-years-old, playing ‘Gretl’ in the national tour of “The Sound of Music” (alongside Richard Chamberlain). Shortly after, she was cast as the lead role of “Annie” at the famous Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia. Ashlee has since been seen as a contestant on CBS’ “Star Search”, a member of Radio Disney’s “Up and Coming Artist” Incubator Program (performing for artists such as Demi Lovato, Keke Palmer, & Raven Symone), in acting roles in movies such as “The Bandit Hound”, and with her holiday single “Ice Kingdom” featured in Coca-Cola’s ‘52 Songs of Happiness’ campaign. Ashlee loves to use her platform for good, giving back to philanthropic organizations supporting women's empowerment and the LGBTQ+ community. Over the years, she has worked closely with GLAAD, Girl Up, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Outside of her music career, Ashlee likes to stay active with her passions for fashion, dancing, pilates, make-up, traveling, and fitness. She also loves spending time with her pomeranian puppy Koko. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com . www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #AshleeKeating #YASSS #Saucy #LGBTQ #PRIDE #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod