In an unexpected turn of events, Lizzo, the popular musician and proponent of body acceptance, finds herself involved in a legal dispute after being accused of sexual harassment and creating a hostile workplace. Lizzo's passionate fan following is left conflicted between their undying love for the singer and the gravity of the charges made by her former coworkers as news of the lawsuit spreads. Fans and onlookers alike are awaiting the outcome of the court case for the adored pop icon, which has spurred spirited discussions across social media platforms.
According to The Washington Post, “the dancers claim that Lizzo paid undue attention to one of the plaintiffs' weight gain, repeatedly yelled and cursed at performers, and invited them to events as spectators without disclosing that there would be nudity.”
The lawsuit has also sparked a lot of backlash online, with many fans pointing out the alleged disparity between Lizzo's treatment of her dancers behind the scenes and her public image of strength and body positivity.
"Lizzo's dancers made the show for me," one Twitter user remarked. "If all of this is true, what a hypocrite!" You can't say one thing and then criticise the dancers for gaining weight."
However, many fans online have rallied to the singer's defence, stating they will wait for the lawsuit to be resolved before passing judgement.
Lizzo recently gained widespread acclaim for her encounter with a teenage fan in Australia who had been abused on social media. ?"They always tell me I'm not good enough," a concertgoer told Lizzo, according to a news report.
What is the Lizzo lawsuit about?
According to reports, in a civil lawsuit filed on August 1 by three of Lizzo's former back-up dancers, the singer is accused of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. Lizzo, her production firm, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., and dancing captain Shirlene Quigley are among the defendants who have yet to reply to the charges.
"Plaintiffs Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez file a slew of charges, including sexual, religious, and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, and false imprisonment," according to one press report.
While some experts believe that proving a hostile work environment in the entertainment sector is difficult and that a settlement is probable.