Lizzo denies dancers’ claims
The US singer says allegations made against her by three of former dancers as "false" and "too outrageous to not be addressed"
News By James Hanley | 3 August 2023
Lizzo has responded to a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against her by three of her former dancers, calling the allegations “false” and “too outrageous to not be addressed”.
The American singer and her touring company Big Grrrl Big Touring (BGBT) face a string of claims from dancers Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis and Noelle Rodriguez, dating between 2021 and 2023.
Legal action filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court accuses Lizzo of creating a hostile work environment in addition to allegations of religious and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault and false imprisonment. The 35-year-old and choreographer Tanisha Scott are also accused of body-shaming.
Lizzo, whose real name Melissa Jefferson, has denied the claims in a lengthy social media post, in which she describes the last few days…
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