Lizzo, a pop star 

who has built her brand on both body positivity and empowering upbeat hits,
is facing a new lawsuit that levels serious allegations, including claims that she created a hostile
work environment and engaged in sexual harassment. Lizzo has denied these allegations, which
have raised questions both about her treatment of employees as well as the reality of the
image she’s cultivated as a champion of plus-size women and women of color.
The lawsuit, filed by three of Lizzo’s former dancers this week, also alleges misconduct by her
production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., and her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley.
Among the claims included in the suit is that Lizzo pressured dancers into unwanted sexual
situations, made statements that were perceived as thinly veiled comments about a dancer’s
weight gain, and put people through grueling rehearsals that led to one dancer soiling herself.
In an Instagram post, Lizzo pushed back against these allegations, claiming they are as
“unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.” She has also
hired Hollywood lawyer Marty Singer — an attorney who has previously worked with Jonah
Hill, Kim Kardashian, and Chris Brown — to represent her in the case.