Thinking about your weight, inappropriate behavior in a strip box, impossible cadences… Three dancers have filed a complaint against a famous feminist singer who is currently on tour.
Three former dancers accuse Lizzo of toxic behavior. Photo by Paul Bergen/ANP via AFP
Published on August 03, 2023 at 2:50 pm.
Updated August 03, 2023 03:14 PM.
IFrustration is at its peak. Lizzo has brought a breath of fresh air to American pop music since 2015, and especially since 2019, when her album became even more popular. Because I love you. Black, fat, mischievous and talented, Lizzo has upended the laws and shaken up the dance floors to rival the priestesses of the genre.
Alas, the feminism and inclusiveness that she is supposed to represent are at the heart of the accusations that have been leveled against her for several days now. Three of his former dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, filed a complaint against “sexual, religious and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault and forced imprisonment, among other things”, a list of their lawyers. Two were fired by the singer and a third retired.
The detail of the facts does not spare the star. Perceived as a pop feminist figure, Lizzo has been accused of exposing her employees to crazy speeds, who lived in constant fear of losing their jobs at the first sign of weakness or disobedience. However, the requirements of the singer (and the “captain” of the dance team) took completely inappropriate forms. After dragging them to a strip club, she allegedly pushed her dancers “to touch the naked bodies of performers “, “touch them dildo ” AND “there are bananas sticking out of the vagina “, – lists the complaint.
answer Lizzo
On the full tour, Lizzo finally performed on Instagram this Thursday, three days after the first articles were published. She condemns “false accusations” from“former employees who have previously publicly admitted that their behavior during the tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.” The star champions the perfectionism necessary for her level of fame. “With passion comes hard work and high standards. Sometimes I have to make difficult decisions, but I never intended to embarrass anyone and they have always been valued as important members of the team. » His response about the possible instrumentalization of it “very open sexuality” a little harder to understand.
The plaintiffs finally spoke about their weight, and Lizzo herself repeatedly became a victim of grossophobia. “I know what it’s like to be ashamed of your body every day, and I would never criticize or fire employees because of their weight.”she said on Instagram.
Fallen out from under Beyoncé
Complaints have just been added by director Sophia Nali Ellison’s testimony in support of the dancers. She claims she turned down directing a superstar documentary in 2019 due to “deep disrespect” the last one. “I witnessed his arrogance, his malice and cruelty. (…) After reading these reports, I realized how dangerous the situation was. This kind of abuse of power happens all too often. »
But it was the priestess of pop music who could give her a knockout blow. In a song from his latest album Break my soul (Korolev Remix) Beyoncé quotes Lizzo’s name during the enumeration. “Badu, Lizzo, Kelly Rawl”. Last night during the concert, the star decided to rehearse instead (Erika) “Badu, Badu, Badu, Badu. » If Queen B decides to erase Lizzo, her troubles aren’t over yet.
Beyoncé appears to skip Lizzo’s name during the Queens Remix performance of “Break My Soul” tonight as part of the Renaissance World Tour.
Instead, she repeats Erica Badu’s name four times.
— PopBase (@PopBase) August 2, 2023