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Lizzo had a lot to say during her performance in Toronto, Canada on Friday night. The 34-year-old singer and flautist seemingly responded to comments Kanye West, 45, recently made about her weight loss.After the rapper called attacks on her weight loss a 'genocide of the Black race' the songstress said, 'I feel like everybody in America got my mother******* name in [their] mother******* mouth for no mother****** reason.' Speaking out: During her show in Toronto on Friday, Lizzo seemingly responded to comments Kanye West made about her weight loss Lizzo continued during a pause in her set, 'I'm minding my fat, black, beautiful business.' The crowd clapped and cheered as she spoke up for herself without naming Kanye explicitly.The music artist - full name Melissa Jefferson - then asked the crowd, 'Can I stay here [in Canada?' before joking, 'Who can I marry for that dual citizenship?'  Kanye's comments came during a sitdown with Fox News host Tucker Carlson, in which he claimed any time Lizzo posts about losing weight, 'bots' and 'media' attack her to promote the idea that being 'overweight is the new goal.''It's a genocide of the Black race,' he declared in a wide-ranging conversation with the host on Thursday.  His opinion: While speaking with Tucker Carlson the rapper called attacks on her weight loss a 'genocide of the Black race'Seemingly driving her point home, Lizzo appeared on Instagram over the weekend to post a reel from a recent show.The clip showed the entertainer with a spotlight on her face as an illuminated message flashed across her torso.'My body, my choice' was emblazoned over her and in the caption she added only a period.Kelly Rowland later showed support for the musician as she reposted the clip in her

Special! Lizzo recently showed off her skills on a very unique instrument: former President James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute.

Lizzo has made history by playing a one-of-a-kind crystal flute during a concert. The Juice hitmaker, who is a classically trained flautist, was invited to view the world's largest flute collection at the U. S.

Lizzo just kicked off her North American tour and you can check out the set list for the show right here!

Rapper-singer-flautist Lizzo announced on Monday that she'll bring her 'Big Grrrls' to the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in one week at LA's Microsoft Theater.The 34-year-old Yitty shapewear founder revealed the news while clad in a $49.95 Yitty 'Major Label Cross-Front Bralette' and matching diamond pendant during rehearsals for her Special Tour.Lizzo - who boasts 44.2M social media followers - posted a TikTok of the 10 back-up dancers she discovered while filming Lizzo's Watch Out For The Big Grrrls, which premiered March 25 on Amazon Prime Video. Performance? Rapper-singer-flautist Lizzo announced on Monday that she'll bring her 'Big Grrrls' to the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in one week at LA's Microsoft TheaterThe 2 Be Loved hitmaker executive produced and starred in the critically-acclaimed eight-episode competition, which already won outstanding directing for a reality program for their helmer, Nneka Onuorah.Last Saturday at the 74th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Deidre Panziera, Hannah Carpenter, Brian Murphy, and Jeanie Phillips took home the prize for outstanding picture editing for a structured reality or competition program.Lizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) faces heavy competition for outstanding competition program next Monday against CBS' The Amazing Race, Netflix's Nailed It!, VH1's RuPaul's Drag Race, Bravo's Top Chef, and NBC's The Voice.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWith hits from a wildly diverse array of artists including Halsey, the Weeknd, Camila Cabello, Jon Batiste, Leon Bridges, Twenty One Pilots, SZA, Maren Morris, Maggie Rogers, Maroon 5, Bomba Estereo and many more, Ricky Reed is one of the most successful and ubiquitous songwriters of the past 15-odd years.But it’s his work with Lizzo, both as a musical collaborator and the head of Nice Life, the label to which signed along with Atlantic Records, that has made him Variety’s Hitmaker of the Month for July. The singer’s “Special” album features five songs co-produced by Reed — including the smash single “About That Time” and the closer, “Coldplay.”Reed (real name: Eric Frederic) began working with Lizzo (real name: Melissa Jefferson) in 2016.

Not a Bravoholic? Lizzo is an expert on twerking and playing the flute, but there’s one thing she’s seemingly not great at — recalling former Real Housewives.

Lizzo is sharing more details about her relationship with boyfriend Myke Wright.

LIZZO has been slammed for using an ableist slur in the lyrics to her new song Grrrls. The singer, 34, came under fire from disability activists for saying "sp**" in the track, which was released on June 10.

Lizzo was turned down by Chris Evans.The 34-year-old pop star had reached out to Avengers: Endgame actor Chris, 40, and asked him to collaborate with her on her upcoming album Special after he had posted videos of himself playing piano on social media but he failed to take her seriously. 'I literally hit [Chris] up and was like, "Play piano on my album" and he just said, "Ha ha." It would have been really cool, but unfortunately not this time!' she shared, Let's do it:Lizzo was turned down by Chris Evans.

Met Gala was full of surprises, including an impromptu performance from Lizzo. But even the singer interrupted her own flute playing to praise Kim Kardashian as she arrived at the Met Gala red carpet.

Three-time Grammy winner Lizzo certainly understood the 'gilded glamour' theme for the Costume Institute benefit, which took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan on Monday.The 34-year-old rapper-singer-flautist wore a black Thom Browne corset gown featuring garter belt cut-outs beneath a glamorous golden embellished coat selected by stylist Jason Rembert.'It's incredible. Hand-beaded - it took 2,000 hours to make this coat,' Lizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) told Vogue on the red carpet.

Has she found her soulmate? Lizzo revealed that she’s been in a relationship for a while — and fans think her mystery man is comedian Myke Wright.

She confirmed last week that she was in a relationship.But Lizzo didn't seem to be in any hurry to share the details as she arrived with her mystery-man boyfriend at Craig's in West Hollywood on Tuesday night.The rapper, singer and flautist looked ready to party in a skimpy sheer dress as she celebrated her 34th birthday one day early. Birthday girl: Lizzo arrived at the celeb-friendly spot Craig's in West Hollywood on Tuesday night as she celebrated her 34th birthday a day early with her boyfriendLizzo (real name:Melissa Jefferson) signaled that she was ready for a night of carefree partying by arriving with her man in a black party bus.He exited first and extended a hand to held her down the steps as the arrived at the celeb-friendly hotspot.

Harrychella continues! Harry Styles once again brought the surprises to Coachella 2022, performing with yet another special guest: Lizzo.

Lizzo has confirmed rumours she is in a relationship. The Juice singer, who hosted and performed on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, confirmed she’s dating the mystery man that she was photographed with this past Valentine’s Day while speaking to Andy Cohen on 18 April during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live.

Truth hurts! Lizzo confirmed she has a boyfriend after joking about her rumored romances while hosting Saturday Night Live.

Lizzo joked about the ‘rumour’ that she was pregnant with the child of actor Chris Evans while hosting Saturday Night Live last night (16 April). The “Juice” singer-songwriter had previously joked with the Avengers star about expecting a child together, after she had drunkenly messaged him on Instagram. During the opening monologue on SNL, Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson, said: “While I’m hear I do want to address some rumours.

She's set to make her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live over the weekend.And Lizzo was spotted out with several stars of the iconic sketch comedy series on Tuesday night in New York City.The 33-year-old rapper and singer was unmissable in a bright orange ensemble as she arrived at Manhattan's Restaurant Row for dinner with the cast and creative team. Catching up: Lizzo, 33, arrived to dinner in Manhattan with SNL cast members on Tuesday night while wearing a vibrant orange ensembleLizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) stepped out of a silver SUV on Tuesday evening in a striking pair of casual orange pants with darker seems running down the front off her legs and a slight flare at the hem.She had on a matching mock turtleneck that showed off a hint of her midriff and had a similar seem running down the middle of her chest.

Three-time Grammy winner Lizzo repped her upcoming shapewear brand Yitty on her way into NBC Studios in Midtown Manhattan on Monday morning.The 33-year-old rapper-singer-flautist wore the black 'Mesh Me' bodysuit and 'Major Label' leggings beneath a glossy pink coat with faux fur trim and floral slides selected by stylist Jason Rembert.Lizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) was holding hands with a black-clad mystery man who, like her, was wearing a disposable face mask. Modeling her collection: Three-time Grammy winner Lizzo repped her upcoming shapewear brand Yitty on her way into NBC Studios in Midtown Manhattan on Monday morningHowever, the Watch Out for the Big Grrrls producer-star's companion could easily have been her bodyguard.Lizzo got glam ahead of her appearance on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna with help from hairstylist Shelby Swain, make-up artist Alex Mayo, and nail artist Eri Ishizu.

Three-time Grammy winner Lizzo nearly suffered a wardrobe malfunction while showing off the flexibility of her upcoming shapewear line, Yitty, which officially launches on April 12 at 8am PST.The 33-year-old rapper-singer-flautist explained via Instagram on Monday: 'Rock it however you want. You can just [shimmies and shakes] and still move.'At that point, Lizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) realized the crotch of her Yitty 'Jelly Red' bodysuit was dangerously riding up and she exclaimed: 'Oh my god!' Launches on April 12 at 8am PST! Three-time Grammy winner Lizzo nearly suffered a wardrobe malfunction while showing off the flexibility of her upcoming shapewear line, YittyThe Watch Out for the Big Grrrls producer-star captioned her video: 'The trust I have in this @Yitty bodysuit [child]!'Yitty - a childhood name of Lizzo's - is a subsidiary of Kate Hudson's athleisure company Fabletics, and it will carry sizes ranging from XS to 6X and cost between $14.95 and $69.95.