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Lizzo Responds to Sexual Harassment and Weight-Shaming Allegations: ‘As Unbelievable as They Sound’

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Lizzo has issued a response to the allegations made against her and her production company by three of her former dancers. Lizzo’s camp — this includes her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT) and Shirlene Quigley, captain of Lizzo’s dance team — were accused of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment by the team’s former dancers in a legal complaint filed on Tuesday morning. “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,” Lizzo wrote in a statement posted to her Instagram. “Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.

These sensationalized stories are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.” She continued, “As an artist I have always been very passionate about what I do.

I take my music and my performances seriously because at the end of the day I only want to put out the best art that represents me and my fans.

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