Lizzo Accepts the People’s Champion Award With Heartwarming Speech at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards, Honors Female Advocates

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Always representing. Lizzo received the People Champion honor at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards — and brought the audience to tears with her acceptance speech.“I’m [going to] be honest, when I first heard about this award, I was on the fence about whether I should accept because, if I’m the people’s champ, I don’t need a trophy for championing people,” the 34-year-old musician candidly said during the Tuesday, December 6, awards show. “You know what I’m saying?

I’m here tonight, because to be an icon isn’t about how long you’ve had your platform. Being an icon is what you do with that platform.”The rapper, who also won Song of the Year, explained that she’s always used her platform to “amplify marginalized voices” — and therefore decided to bring representation to the Los Angeles-based event.“Tonight, I am sharing this honor,” Lizzo said before bringing out women advocates from all walks of life. “Make some noise for the people, y’all.

These are all activists and people that I think deserve the spotlight.”The “2 Be Loved” songstress gave each woman their moment in the spotlight and highlighted their charity work and why she is in awe of each one.

The stage included female rights workers, transgender advocates, gun violence organization founders, indigenous peoples champions and more.“Give them their flowers!” Lizzo concluded. “Power will always be to the people!