Lizzo shares support for Palestine, Sudan, DR Congo and college protests: “We ain’t free ‘til we all free”

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Lizzo has spoken out and shared her support for Palestine, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and college protesters.The musician took to Instagram yesterday (May 13) to show her support in a video addressing the various conflicts taking place.“I just want to take a second and give a personal thank you to all of the activists who have been working tirelessly to help the liberation and the freedom of the people who have been genocided all over the world, specifically Palestine, Sudan and the Congo,” she said.“As someone who has worked closely with activists, I know the toll it can take on your mental and your physical and it can feel thankless so if you have not heard it today, thank you.

Your work is not in vain. You have helped so many people, you have saved literal lives and, on a personal note, you have activated me.”A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating)The singer also noted how seeing activists across the world has been “motivating” her amidst her “deep, dark depression” which she’s experienced over the last year.

The singer recently hit out against online trolls in an announcement she had “quit” in March. Lizzo later clarified she meant “quit giving any negative energy attention”, and not music as many initially believed.In the video, Lizzo shared: “I’m not saying this to make excuses, nor do I want sympathy.

I just haven’t been able to be transparent with y’all in a long time. This has been weighing on my heart to share with y’all.