Lizzo’s dancers have come to her defense after three former tour members filed a lawsuit against the singer.
On the group’s verified Instagram, the “Big Grrl” and “Big Boiii” dance teams posted a letter in which they expressed their happiness at having “the time of our lives” on Lizzo’s “Special Tour,” which ended this summer.
“We have been so honored to share the stage with such an amazing talent,” their letter continued. “The commitment to character and culture taking precedence over every movement and moment has been one of the Greatest lessons and Blessings that we could possibly could ask for. THANK YOU to Lizzo for shattering limitations and kicking in the door way for the Big Grrrl & Big Boiii Dancers to do what we love!”
This month, three of Lizzo’s former dancers filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging that while working for the Grammy-winning singer, they experienced harassment and a hostile work environment.
Lizzo’s production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. is also mentioned in the lawsuit. (BGBT) and a person referred to as the “dance cast captain” as defendants in the lawsuit.
The accusations have been denied by Lizzo.
“These last few days have been gut wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing,” she said in a statement after the lawsuit was filed. “My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.”
One plaintiff alleged that after the singer questioned her dedication to the dance team, she felt under pressure to “explain her weight gain and disclose intimate personal details about her life in order to keep her job”.
“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,” Lizzo wrote in her response. “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.”
her dance crews expressed their appreciation to Lizzo for “breaking barriers” in “entertainment and beauty” in their letter this week,
“You have created a platform where we have been able to parallel our passion with a purpose! Not only for us, but for women and all people breaking barriers,” they wrote. “So grateful that the standards and existence of beauty in this team goes beyond the surface!”
Source-CNN
