Lizzo recently made a social media post that left fans worried that she was quitting music. However, the artist has since clarified her statement in a video message. In her original post, Lizzo expressed frustration over being “dragged” by those around her and online, confessing that she’s beginning to feel like the world doesn’t want her in it. “I didn’t sign up for this – I QUIT,” she concluded. Fans were quick to speculate that she was quitting music altogether.
In her follow-up message, Lizzo cleared up any confusion. She explained that when she said “I quit,” she meant that she’s quitting giving any negative energy attention. The artist reiterated that she has no intentions of quitting making music; it’s her life’s joy and the reason she wants to connect with people from all walks of life. “If I could just give one person the inspiration or motivation to stand up for themselves and say they quit letting negative people win, negative comments win, then I’ve done even more than I could have hoped,” she said.
Meanwhile, the dancers who are suing Lizzo for sexual harassment called the artist’s announcement that she’s quitting a “joke.” According to their lawyer Ron Zambrano, Lizzo’s latest post is just another outburst seeking attention and trying to deflect from her own failings. He further claimed that “no one actually believes she is quitting music.” Stefan Friedman, a representative for Lizzo, responded by recommending that Ron start representing his clients instead of himself.
Lizzo’s upcoming sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit filed by backup dancers is still set to go ahead in its entirety towards a trial. Lizzo was accused of creating a hostile work environment and sexual harassment at a strip club in Amsterdam in August 2023. Since then, other backup dancers and a former hairstylist have also filed lawsuits. Lizzo has responded to the lawsuits, calling the allegations against her false
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