Posted on 08/03/2023 12:18:20 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Is it possible to treat people well and still be on top of the world? That’s one question that this week's lawsuit against Lizzo has me asking.
Three of Lizzo’s former dancers filed suit against her, her production company and her dance captain Tuesday in a 37-page complaint that challenges the singer's public image as a beacon of confidence, self-respect and goodness toward all. Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez accuse the defendants of creating a hostile work environment and lodge nine allegations that range from sexual harassment and fat-shaming to verbal abuse.
These allegations would be jarring, no matter who was named as the defendant but — if true — they’re especially disappointing when one considers that Lizzo has crafted a superstar brand around the notion that embracing self-love is the antidote to an onslaught of unrelenting oppression.
These allegations would be jarring, no matter who was named as the defendant but — if true — they’re especially disappointing when one considers that Lizzo has crafted a superstar brand around the notion that embracing self-love is the antidote to an onslaught of unrelenting oppression.
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, names Lizzo, whose legal name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. and her dance captain, Shirlene Quigley. Neither a representative for Lizzo nor Quigley responded to NBC News’ requests for comment, and attempts to reach Lizzo’s production company were not successful. However, Lizzo did release a statement on Instagram on Thursday that read, in part, “Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.”
In denying the allegations entirely, Lizzo wrote, “These sensationalized stories are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they
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“allegations that range from sexual harassment and fat-shaming to verbal abuse”
Sounds like standard fare for any job as a professional dancer to me.
HUH? WHAT?
Lizzo is a hippo-critter.
Check your link
WTH is a Lizzo?
“embracing self-love....”
That’s a Lotta love
You are probably right, but it’s a shame. These people work and train to get a chance, and they will probably put up with almost anything to get a chance.
I decided not to post a picture.
She'd make a decent radiation shield ...
A singer who promotes fat acceptance.
>> A singer who promotes fat acceptance. <<
No, not a singer. A rapper. An “In Living Color” sketch come into horrifying reality. But definitely NOT a singer.
Who be Lizzo? And why should I care?
Well, I’m not really that familiar with her work, but apparently she is trained to play classical flute.
Well, look at it this way. As a professional dancer, you are probably seen as barely a step above the scenery on stage. They’re not hiring you for your creative talents, or to express yourself, etc. You’re there to help make someone else’s vision come to life, but you can only do that imperfectly, because a) you’re human, and b) it’s not your vision. So you are basically being hired to a job that you can probably never do 100% to someone’s satisfaction. It’s almost a recipe for inviting abuse.
>> These allegations would be jarring, no matter who was named as the defendant but — if true — they’re especially disappointing when one considers that Lizzo has crafted a superstar brand around the notion that embracing self-love is the antidote to an onslaught of unrelenting oppression. <<
See, there’s your problem: compassion is the antidote to oppression. “Embracing self-love” is the antidote to compassion.
>> Well, I’m not really that familiar with her work, but apparently she is trained to play classical flute. <<
No, she was invited to play an ancient flute, angering people because she was pretty much able to only play with it like a child: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mb62QNXY0g
I thought she has a Masters degree.
“Mac” Donald’s. that’s funny
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