Opinion | My fan relationship with Lizzo needs adjustment after allegations
When the news broke about the lawsuit against Lizzo, the body-positive, pro-LGBTQ+ entertainer with four Grammy Awards to her name, I rejected the allegations against her out of hand. I defended her to friends. Three of Lizzo’s backup dancers had alleged that the singer of upbeat, self-affirming and empowering songs created nothing less than a hostile work environment replete with physical intimidation, misogynoir and body-shaming. Lizzo has denied the allegations. I assumed these allegations were nothing but a cash grab from disgruntled former employees.
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