Rapper Lizzo has refuted the sexual harassment allegations levelled against her by her former dancers. Three of Lizzo’s former dancers recently filed a lawsuit filed against her, claiming she pushed them to attend a sex show in Amsterdam’s famed Red Light District and then pressured them to engage with the performers, Variety reported. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Lizzo (real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson), her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT), and Shirlene Quigley, captain of Lizzo’s dance team. Lizzo Faces Sexual Harassment, Weight- Shaming and Hostile Work Environment Allegations, Singer Gets Sued By Her Former Team Members.
The dancers alleged sexual, religious and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault and false imprisonment, among a slew of other charges.
Plaintiffs also alleged Lizzo again invited them out without telling them they would be attending a nude cabaret bar — “robbing them of the choice not to participate,” the lawsuit stated. Reacting to such claims, Lizzo issued an official statement in which she denied the allegations.
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“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. She added, “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 behaviour on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.” Lizzo Sued by Former Tour Dancers in Weight-Shaming and Sexual Harassment Case.
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