![]() ![]() Davis alleges that she was given a see-through costume with no underwear to replace her wet clothing so she could finish the performance. Davis, who had to use the restroom, soiled herself for fear that if she left she would be fired. After Lizzo allegedly accused them of drinking before performances (which they denied doing), the dancers say Lizzo forced them to re-audition for her show and run through a set numerous times, in a rehearsal that stretched for 12 hours without a break. The general workplace harassment claims the dancers made are varied in type and scope, but here’s one awful example. ![]() Below, our best attempt to make some sense of the allegations against Lizzo and the public’s reaction to them.īreak this down for me: What exactly did Lizzo (allegedly) do? The irony mounts when you consider that the majority of Lizzo’s touring performers are, as the suit says, “full-figured women of color.” News of the lawsuit sent the internet into a tizzy, with well-warranted criticism, dismay, unwarranted retaliatory fatphobia, and additional allegations flying every which way. The criticisms of Lizzo, which are still unfolding as her former creative director and other previous collaborators of hers continue to speak out in support of the plaintiffs, have stunned the world as they present an incredibly stark contrast to Lizzo’s brand of body positivity, anti-bullying, and self-love. ![]() Three of Lizzo’s former background dancers-Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis, and Noelle Rodriguez-filed a suit against the “About Damn Time” singer, her dance captain, Shirlene Quigley, and her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., for a slew of harassment allegations including (but not nearly limited to) sexual harassment, body shaming, cultivating a hostile work environment, and, specifically on the part of Quigley, religious harassment. On Tuesday, news broke of workplace harassment allegations against the pop singer Lizzo. ![]()
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