Boom! Lizzo's Case Gets Dropped: A Timeline Of Woes

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Lizzo has won a key ruling in her ongoing legal battle with a stylist who claims she was subjected to racial and sexual harassment and a hostile work environment by members of the singer's management team while on tour in 2023, as well as unpaid over time.

Despite this win for Lizzo, her company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc, remains a defendant in the ongoing case. The judge's decision also included a partial dismissal of several claims due to jurisdictional issues, as Daniels worked for the company while on tour in Europe where American employment laws do not apply.

Fashion designer Daniels claims Lizzo oversaw an "unsafe, sexually charged workplace culture", which the singer has denied. She accused the star's wardrobe manager of making "racist and fatphobic" comments and mocking black women in the entourage. A spokesperson for the singer called the case an "absurd publicity stunt". Her lawyers described Daniels as a "disgruntled" former employee with "meritless and salacious" claims.

This case echoes previous allegations from three of Lizzo's former tour dancers, who sued the star last year, accusing her of sexual harassment and fat-shaming over incidents in 2021 and 2023.

While Lizzo has been cleared of personal liability, her company continues to face legal scrutiny. The singer and her Big Grrrl Big Touring company have requested the court dismiss the dancers' allegations, while the dancers seek a jury trial. Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, has maintained her stance, denying the accusations and labeling them as sensationalized stories from former employees with already admitted inappropriate behavior on tour.

She remains committed to her career and assured fans that she has no plans to leave the limelight, emphasizing her decision to quit giving attention to negative energy. Lizzo, known for her empowering music and body positivity, has faced numerous controversies, including plagiarism accusations and a sexual harassment lawsuit. Despite these challenges, she has achieved significant career milestones, such as winning multiple Grammys and an Emmy. This article explores Lizzo's journey, highlighting both her struggles and successes.

Lizzo has been at the center of several controversies over the years, starting with plagiarism accusations in 2017 and 2019. British singer Mina Lioness and producer Justin Raisen claimed that Lizzo's hit "Truth Hurts" borrowed the iconic line "I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that bitch" from their work.

Although Lioness eventually received a writing credit, Raisen's claims led to a lawsuit that was settled privately in 2022. More recently, in August 2023, three former backup dancers filed a lawsuit against Lizzo, alleging sexual and religious harassment, disability discrimination, and a hostile work environment. Lizzo denied these claims, stating they were "too outrageous not to be addressed" and emphasizing that she is "not the villain" portrayed in the lawsuit.

Despite the controversies, Lizzo has consistently used her platform to advocate for body positivity and self-love. Her music and public statements have inspired many to embrace their bodies and reject societal standards of beauty. However, her commitment to body positivity has sometimes been questioned.

In December 2020, Lizzo faced criticism for undertaking a juice cleanse, which some fans saw as promoting "disordered eating." Lizzo clarified her intentions, explaining that the cleanse was not for dramatic weight loss but to regain her health and well-being.