Lizzo in trouble: Allegations of sexual harassment surface
Pop superstar, Lizzo, is at the centre of the controversy, facing accusations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment by three of her former tour dancers. ALSO READ: Grammy Awards 2023: Recreate Lizzo’s curly hairdo and makeup! LAWSUIT DETAILS The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, accuses the singer of subjecting her […]
Pop superstar, Lizzo, is at the centre of the controversy, facing accusations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment by three of her former tour dancers.
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LAWSUIT DETAILS
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, accuses the singer of subjecting her staff to troubling incidents between 2021 and 2023 reports The Guardian. Known for being an advocate for body positivity and self-love, Lizzo’s reputation has taken a hit. Former dancers claim she criticized one dancer’s weight gain and later fired her for recording a meeting.
The plaintiffs – Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez – also allege that Lizzo pressured one dancer to touch a nude performer at a club in Amsterdam. The dancer was also made to do an ‘excruciating’ 12-hour audition based on false accusations of drinking on the job.
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UNCOMFORTABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT
The dance captain, Shirlene Quigley, has also been named in the lawsuit. She stands accused of pushing her Christian beliefs upon other dancers. She also allegedly shamed those who engaged in premarital sex. The lawsuit suggests that Lizzo might have been aware of complaints levelled against Quigley.
The lawsuit names Lizzo, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., and Quigley as defendants. This brings claims that include sexual harassment, hostile work environment, false imprisonment, and interference with prospective economic advantage.
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STRIP CLUB INCIDENT
The lawsuit also highlights disturbing incidents that allegedly occurred during a trip to a strip club in Amsterdam earlier this year. Lizzo reportedly invited cast members to participate in activities involving nude performers. Activities included catching dildos launched from vaginas and eating bananas protruding from them.
Lizzo allegedly pressured one of her dancers, Arianna Davis, to touch the breasts of a nude woman. This created an uncomfortable and humiliating environment. Representatives for Lizzo have not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter.
THE LEGAL CASE
As this legal battle unfolds, Lizzo’s management team and legal representatives will have to address these serious allegations. They will also have to move through the potential impact on the singer’s career and public image. Meanwhile, fans hope that the truth will be open and that justice will prevail in this troubling case.