The Lizzo allegations and fallout

Unpacking the claims against the singer and ongoing backlash

Lizzo
The singer has been accused of sexual harassment and creating a toxic workplace.
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Three of Lizzo's former dancers have come forward to level some serious allegations against her. The "Truth Hurts" singer is facing a damning lawsuit that alleges sexual harassment, fat-shaming, and more. Since the claims were made public, several other people have spoken out to allege they had similar experiences, and Lizzo has broken her silence to address the scandal.

What has Lizzo been accused of?

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.