Why is Lizzo being sued? Lawsuit by her former dancers explained
ok.co.ukThree of Lizzo’s former back-up dancers have filed a lawsuit against the About Damn Time singer, her production company and dance captain Shirlene Quigley, alleging sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
The 35 year old entertainer, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, has been accused of pressuring one of her backing dancers into touching a nude performer at an Amsterdam club, claiming she made them 'perform sex acts with a banana'.
It's also claimed she made them do an "excruciating" audition, following her claims that they were drinking alcohol whilst working.The dancers who filed the lawsuit also claimed that Lizzo, who is a big champion for body positivity, berated a performer for 'putting on weight'.
That same dancer claims she was later fired by the star for recording a meeting. Lizzo is being sued by her ex-dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez.
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