Lizzo is facing lawsuits from three former dancers who accuse her of weight shaming, sexual harassment, and creating a hostile work environment. The lawsuits, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, allege that the singer pressured one dancer to touch a nude performer, subjected the group to an exhausting audition, and engaged in inappropriate behavior. These allegations contradict Lizzo’s image and highlight the discrepancies between her public persona and her alleged treatment of her employees.
Lizzo Be Facing A Lawsuit
In the lawsuits brought by the three former dancers, the popular singer and performer known for promoting body positivity is accused of weight shaming, sexual harassment, and creating a hostile work environment.
The dancers claim that Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson, called attention to one dancer’s weight gain and later berated and fired her after she recorded a meeting due to a health condition. The suit claims:
“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.” A week later, 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 plaintiffs were “shocked that Lizzo would conceal the nature of the event from them, robbing them of the choice not to participate.”
Another dancer alleges that Lizzo and her choreographer questioned her commitment to her role, which the lawsuit suggests was a thinly veiled concern about her weight.
Sasha Be Flooting Music Scholarship
These allegations are shocking, considering Lizzo’s public commitment to body positivity and empowerment. The lawsuits raise questions about the authenticity of Lizzo’s message and the treatment of her employees behind the scenes. The dancers seek compensation for emotional distress, unpaid wages, and attorney’s fees.
For a positive note about Lizzo, the singer has launched the Sasha Be Flooting Music Scholarship, which aims to provide opportunities for music students at the University of Houston. The scholarship, valued at $50,000, supports aspiring musicians in pursuing their dreams.
Lawsuit Alleges Unsafe Conditions At Kanye’s Donda Academy
Just as Lizzo faces lawsuits over her treatment of dancers, another prominent musician, Kanye West, is facing legal trouble of his own. A gym teacher at his Donda Academy has filed a lawsuit claiming inadequate health and safety measures at the school, raising concerns about the well-being of students and employees.