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Lizzo responded to accusations alleging that she body-shamed her former dancers and fostered a sexually hostile work setting. The claims have been made in a lawsuit filed by the dancers towards her, her touring firm and a dance captain, CNN reported. One of many plaintiffs stated that Lizzo persuaded her to the touch a nude performer whereas at a membership in Amsterdam’s Crimson Gentle District throughout a tour. A secondary plaintiff felt compelled to elucidate why she gained weight and share different private particulars to maintain her place.
Lizzo acknowledged on Instagram Thursday that whereas she’s sexually open, the “sensationalized tales” got here from disgruntled former staff who have been instructed about their “unprofessional” habits on tour.
She additionally stated she’s been body-shamed and would by no means criticize or terminate an worker due to their weight.
“I’m damage however I can’t let the nice work I’ve accomplished on this planet be overshadowed by this,” she stated.
Plaintiff Arianna Davis stated there’s nothing sensationalized about their statements and she or he hopes folks give attention to the info.
“What we witnessed is completely what occurred,” Davis stated.
Why it issues: The accusations reduce to the core of Lizzo’s private model. She and her music stand for physique positivity, particularly for plus-size girls, and feminine empowerment. The precise nature of the allegations means this might be particularly damaging for the singer who has constructed a loyal fanbase who love her for her measurement inclusivity.
Her assertion wasn’t a success with all her followers, both. Billboard reported that her Instagram account misplaced 154,800 followers the identical day.
Some followers stated within the Instagram feedback that her assertion was “written by PR” and lacked authenticity. One other claimed the put up stated “one thing however nothing on the identical time.”
Different followers on Twitter stated her assertion was too lengthy and didn’t hassle to learn it.
Whether or not or not these are the statements of disgruntled former staff or actual accounts of gross office misconduct, there was reputational harm accomplished. Lizzo must discover methods to rebuild belief and present that she doesn’t simply sing her phrases, she lives them — and ensures her staff do too.
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Sherri Kolade is a author at Ragan Communications. When she shouldn’t be together with her household, she enjoys watching Alfred Hitchcock-style movies, studying and constructing an authentically curated life that features greater than sometimes discovering one thing deliciously fried. Comply with her on LinkedIn. Have an important PR story concept? E-mail her at sherrik@ragan.com.
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