Lizzo Breaks Her Silence on 'Unbelievable' and 'Outrageous' Allegations in Lawsuit by Her Former Dancers

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Lizzo has broken her silence regarding the lawsuit filed by several of her former dancers against her, her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT), and Shirlene Quigley, the captain of her dance team.On Thursday, the 35-year-old «Truth Hurts» singer, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, shared a statement on Instagram, responding to the allegations. «These last few days have been gut wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing,» she wrote. «My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned.

My character has been criticized.»Lizzo noted that she rarely responds to «false allegations» but claimed the reports are «unbelievable» and «too outrageous to not be addressed.»The GRAMMY winner called the stories «sensationalized» and said they came from «former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.»She added, «It's never my intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or like they aren't valued as an important part of the team.» Saying she didn't want to be viewed as a «victim,» Lizzo added, «I also know that I am not the villain that people and the media have portrayed me to be these last few days.» Despite embracing being «very open with my sexuality,» Lizzo shared, «There is nothing I take more seriously than the respect we deserve as women in the world.»«I know what it feels like to be body shamed on a daily basis and would absolutely never criticize or terminate an employee because of their weight,» she said.

Lizzo concluded the post thanking those who have showed her support and vowing, «I will not let the good work I've done in the world be overshadowed by this.» A post shared by Lizzo.