Diddy forced to clarify 'you're allowed to twerk on Easter' after interrupting Lizzo's dance

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The "world's biggest dance-a-thon" took an awkward turn on Sunday when Diddy shut down Lizzo's twerking, causing uproar from her fans.

Diddy was hosting the Instagram Live event in order to raise money for healthcare workers in underserved areas, ET reports, but interrupted Lizzo's dance by rushing into the frame to say "it's Easter Sunday, let's play something a little more family friendly!" Lizzo looked embarrassed and apologized profusely.

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