Lizzo Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations Made By Former Dancers
This week has been a disheartening blow to the fans of Lizzo. A civil lawsuit was lodged in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday (Aug. 1), alleging that Lizzo created an oppressive work environment involving sexual harassment.
Three previous dancers — Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis, and Noelle Rodriguez — came forward to accuse the singer of an array of mistreatments, including religious, racial, and sexual harassment, false imprisonment, and disability discrimination. Their lawsuit alleged that the musician coerced Davis into interacting with a nude performer in February.
Williams and Davis also asserted they were unjustly dismissed, leading to Rodriguez’s resignation in solidarity. Ron Zambrano, the plaintiffs’ attorney, outlined the accusations. His brief stated that Lizzo and her management team acted in ways that were “not only illegal but absolutely demoralizing.”
Today, Lizzo responded via Twitter and Instagram. She wrote, “These last few days have been gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing. My work ethic, morals, and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Usually, I choose not to respond to false allegations, but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.”