Lizzo Breaks Silence About Law Suit on Her Social Media: Read the Full Statement Here

Lizzo has taken to social media to respond to the allegations agains her.

A few short days ago, Lizzo came under a law suit from three of her former back-up dancers who are suing the star for creating a hostile work environment, sexual harrassment, and racial harassment. While the singer has remained silent on the issue since it cam to light, today she took to her social media to share her response to the situation at hand. She wrote:

"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. usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous not to 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.

"As an artist I have always been very passionate about what I do. I take my music and my perofrmances seriously because at the end of the day I only want to put out the best art that represents me and my fans. With passion comes hard owrk and high standards. Sometimes I have to make hard decisions but it's never my intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or like they aren't valued as an important part of the team.

"I am not here to be looked at as a victim, but I also know that I am not the villain that people and the media have portrayed me to be these last few days. I am very open with my sexuality and expressing myself but I cannot accept or allow people to use that openness to make me out to be something I am not. There is nothing I take more seriously than the respect we deserve as women in the worl.d I know what it feels like to be body shamed on a daily basis and would absolutely never criticize or terminate an employee because of their weight.

"I'm hurt but I will not let the good work I've done in the world be overshadowed by this. I want to thank everyone who has reached out in support to lift me up during this difficult time."

We will keep you up to date on all updates on this case.

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