Lizzo, the popular singer, is currently facing a lawsuit filed by three former dancers who claim that she subjected them to sexual harassment and created a hostile work environment.
According to the dancers, Lizzo allegedly pressured one of them to touch a nude performer during a visit to an Amsterdam club. They describe a scene where Lizzo encouraged cast members to engage in activities involving the nude performers, such as handling dildos and eating bananas placed in explicit positions. Additionally, Lizzo allegedly pressed one of the dancers, Ms. Davis, to touch the breasts of one of the nude women.
Furthermore, one of the dancers alleges that Lizzo fat-shamed her and subsequently terminated her employment after she recorded a meeting due to a health condition.
Attorney Ron Zambrano, representing the dancers, expressed shock at the alleged mistreatment, stating, “The stunning nature of how Lizzo and her management team treated their performers seems to go against everything Lizzo stands for publicly, while privately she weight-shames her dancers and demeans them in ways that are not only illegal but absolutely demoralizing.”
Furthermore, the lawsuit contains accusations of racial harassment. The dancers claim that they requested compensation for their downtime and were offered only 25% of their weekly pay, with the accountant scolding them for being “unacceptable and disrespectful.” The suit emphasizes that only the dance cast, consisting of full-figured women of color, were subjected to such treatment.
The plaintiffs are seeking compensation for emotional distress, including unpaid wages, loss of earnings, and attorney’s fees.
FAQs
1. What are the allegations against Lizzo?
The three former dancers allege that Lizzo sexually harassed them and created a hostile work environment. They claim that Lizzo pressured one of them to touch a nude performer and engaged cast members in explicit activities at a club. Additionally, one of the dancers asserts that Lizzo fat-shamed her and subsequently fired her.
2. What are the racial harassment accusations in the lawsuit?
The lawsuit includes claims of racial harassment, stating that only the dance cast, composed of full-figured women of color, received disrespectful treatment. The dancers claim that their request for compensation for downtime was met with scolding and a lower offer compared to non-Black dancers.
3. What compensation are the plaintiffs seeking?
The plaintiffs are seeking compensation for emotional distress, unpaid wages, loss of earnings, and attorney’s fees.
Conclusion
Lizzo finds herself in the midst of a lawsuit brought forth by three former dancers who accuse her of sexual harassment, racial harassment, and creating a hostile work environment. The allegations include pressuring a dancer to touch a nude performer during a visit to a club, engaging in explicit activities, and fat-shaming one of the dancers. Lizzo’s management team also allegedly mistreated the performers in a manner inconsistent with Lizzo’s public image. It remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will unfold and what implications it will have for the singer.