Beyoncé is stating far more than just Lizzo’s identify.
Through her Aug. 14 live performance in Atlanta, Beyoncé gave a exclusive shoutout to the “About Damn Time” performer while undertaking her solitary, “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix).” As she ran down the list of legendary singers described in her music, as found in movies shared to social media, the “Formation” singer built certain to mention Lizzo’s identify, including, “I appreciate you, Lizzo!”
Queen Bey’s newest shoutout arrives two months right after social media users pointed out that she did not point out Lizzo’s name all through an Aug. 1 live performance in Massachusetts, foremost some to speculate that the omit was linked to the singer’s recent authorized woes.
However, Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles speedily slammed the idea and Lizzo’s name was, in actuality, outlined in the course of her Aug. 7 clearly show in in Maryland.
In early August, a few of Lizzo’s former dancers filed a lawsuit accusing her of producing a “hostile, abusive operate atmosphere.”
A few former dancers for Lizzo are suing the tunes icon, her dance captain Shirlene Quigley and her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., claiming they endured sexual and spiritual harassment and a hostile operate natural environment.
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In a complaint submitted in the Los Angeles Top-quality Court and received by E! News on Aug. 1, Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis and Noelle Rodriguez alleged they were subjected to a wide range of mistreatment whilst working with the “Cuz I Love You” singer, which include sexual harassment, excess weight-shaming and incapacity discrimination.
Two days immediately after the lawsuit was filed, Lizzo shared a statement denying the “outrageous” statements.
“Commonly I select not to reply to phony allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be resolved,” she wrote, in aspect, in an Aug. 3 Instagram write-up. “These sensationalized stories are coming from previous staff who have presently publicly admitted that they have been told their actions on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.”
Lizzo went on to observe that she understands “what it feels like to be system shamed on a everyday basis and would absolutely in no way criticize or terminate an personnel simply because of their pounds.”
“I want to thank everyone who has reach out in assist,” she concluded, “to elevate me up throughout this tricky time.”
