Lizzo is among the most celebrated entertainers of her time with a lot of that fame stemming from her unabashed love of self, confidence, and positivity. Nevertheless, Lizzo was not too long ago named in a lawsuit by three former background dancers who allege sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work setting.

As reported by The Washington Put up, the swimsuit was filed in a Los Angeles Courtroom on Tuesday (August 1) from plaintiffs Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, who collectively acknowledged they have been positioned in what they framed as a “sexually charged and uncomfortable” office.

Additional, the trio of dancers alleged that the remedy they skilled was such a unfavourable expertise that working with Lizzo turned “insupportable” in response to courtroom paperwork. One of many girls additionally claimed that Lizzo pushed her into touching a nude dancer’s breasts throughout an evening out in Amsterdam.

Additionally named within the swimsuit is Shirlene Quigley, a dance captain for Lizzo’s troupe. Representatives for each have declined to adress the lawsuit as of this writing. Together with the aforementioned, Lizzo’s manufacturing firm Large Grrrl Large Touring was additionally named within the swimsuit.

One of many extra putting particulars of the lawsuit is the allegation that the singer hounded one of many dancers about their weight, which contradicts Lizzo’s complete picture within the eyes of many. The swimsuit additionally alleges that one of many dancers was fired in public by Lizzo’s agent only a week after a confrontation, and one other was allegedly fired for recording a gathering with the singer to make use of for efficiency suggestions.

On Twitter, Lizzo discovered her title trending and the feedback have large swings of opinions. We’ve captured reactions from all sides under.

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