Lizzo hit with more allegations; Former director of ‘Love, Lizzo’ calls singer ‘arrogant, self-centered and unkind’

Just shortly after the lawsuit against Lizzo by three of her former backup dancers garnered attention, additional individuals who have worked with the singer have come forward to support the plaintiffs' allegations. Among them are her former creative director and another backup dancer. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison, who left the production of Lizzo's documentary "Love, Lizzo" in 2019, has also added her voice to the chorus of individuals corroborating the claims.

On Tuesday evening, Allison took to her Instagram stories and Twitter to share her own alleged encounter with Lizzo while filming a concert. She stated, "In 2019, I traveled a bit with Lizzo to be the director of her documentary. I walked away after about 2 weeks. I was treated with such disrespect by her. I witnessed how arrogant, self-centered, and unkind she is."

"I was not protected and was thrown into a shitty situation with little support. My spirit said to run as fast as you f***g can and I'm so grateful I trusted my gut," Allison revealed in her testimony. She further claimed that she felt "gaslit" and "deeply hurt" during her experience. Additionally, she expressed her solidarity and support for the dancers who filed the lawsuit.


After reading the reports, Allison shared her realization of the dangerous nature of the situation, stating, "This kind of abuse of power happens far too often." Charlene Sanchez, another user, reposted Allison's Instagram story and confirmed her claims, describing her experience on the documentary as "a nightmare."

What is the lawsuit against Lizzo?

Lizzo, her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., and Shirlene Quigley, Lizzo's dance team captain, have been faced with a lawsuit filed by dancers, accusing them of creating a hostile work environment involving sexual, religious, and racial harassment. The filing also includes disturbing allegations of two separate lewd incidents involving a banana, Lizzo questioning a dancer's commitment due to weight gain, and pressuring dancers to interact with nude performers in Amsterdam's red light district against their will.

The shocking claims against Lizzo have sparked discussions on Twitter, with people even noticing Beyoncé's apparent reaction. During her Renaissance tour performance on Tuesday night, Beyoncé appeared to omit Lizzo from the list of musical icons she references in her song, "Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)." Videos from the concert show Beyoncé repeatedly mentioning Erykah Badu's name, the spot where Lizzo's name would typically be mentioned. Nevertheless, Lizzo's name continued to be displayed on the screen behind Beyoncé.

FAQs:

Who is Lizzo?
Lizzo is a versatile American artist, known for her skills as a singer, rapper, flutist, and actress. Her talent has earned her a collection of prestigious accolades, including three Grammy Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards.

What is Lizzo accused of?
Lizzo, her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., and Shirlene Quigley, Lizzo's dance team captain, have been faced with a lawsuit filed by dancers, accusing them of creating a hostile work environment involving sexual, religious, and racial harassment. The filing also includes disturbing allegations of two separate lewd incidents involving a banana, Lizzo questioning a dancer's commitment due to weight gain, and pressuring dancers to interact with nude performers in Amsterdam's red light district against their will.