In 2023, Lizzo's reputation suffered after three of her former backup dancers filed a lawsuit against her, claiming she exhibited concerning behavior. The accusations included sexual and racial harassment, assault, disability discrimination, and weight-shaming. These claims were particularly serious given Lizzo’s public image as a supporter of body positivity. Lizzo firmly denied the allegations. Fortunately for her, some claims were dismissed on December 5 in a California court. The court found that U.S. labor laws did not apply in Europe, where many of the alleged incidents occurred. Asha Daniels, Lizzo’s former stylist, accused her of not paying overtime and also included the harassment claims. However, the judge ruled there was no evidence of Daniels working extra hours. The judge stated that these accusations lacked legal standing in the U.S. This ruling is a significant relief for Lizzo, who has been defending herself against these allegations for nearly two years. A source close to her mentioned that Lizzo remains dedicated to proving her innocence.
The source explained that Lizzo continues to fight because she believes these claims are false and must not be ignored. She will keep challenging these accusations until they are all dismissed. Recently, Lizzo’s music has taken a backseat to her activity on social media. Her weight loss has attracted attention, especially during her appearance on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 2 live stream. Some viewers said she seemed to breathe heavily during the stream, but she responded by saying it was actually Cenat who was the problem. Keep it locked to 103.5 The Beat for more!