Lizzo faces fresh allegations from former employees
R&B singer Lizzo is facing fresh allegations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment from former employees.
The new complaints come just weeks after three of Lizzo’s former dancers filed a lawsuit against her, alleging that she created a “toxic” and “unsafe” work environment.
The dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, claimed that Lizzo made inappropriate comments about their weight, body, and race. They also alleged that she was verbally abusive and created a hostile work environment by demanding perfection from her dancers.
In a statement to CBS News, Lizzo denied the allegations, calling them “untrue” and “defamatory.” She said that she has “always been a champion of creating safe, inclusive, and respectful work environments” and that she is “committed to doing better.”
However, the new complaints from former employees suggest that Lizzo’s behavior may have been more widespread than she has acknowledged.
One former employee, who asked to remain anonymous, told CBS News that Lizzo “created a culture of fear” on her tour. The employee said that Lizzo was verbally abusive to her and other dancers, and that she was often made to feel “less than” because of her weight.
Another former employee, who also asked to remain anonymous, said that Lizzo made inappropriate comments about her body and weight. The employee said that Lizzo once told her that she was “too big” to be a dancer, and that she should “lose weight if she wanted to be successful.”
These new allegations are a serious blow to Lizzo’s reputation. The singer has built a career on her image as a body-positive icon, and these accusations call into question her commitment to creating a safe and inclusive workplace.
It remains to be seen how these allegations will affect Lizzo’s career. However, it is clear that she has a lot of work to do to repair her reputation and rebuild trust with her fans and employees.