Lizzo has addressed the allegations made by three former dancers—Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez—who accused her and her team of workplace harassment, racial and disability discrimination, among other claims. The Grammy-winning artist has remained largely silent since the lawsuit was filed, but she recently opened up about the controversy during an interview on Keke Palmer’s podcast, Baby, It’s Keke Palmer.
The case has seen significant developments recently, with a judge dismissing several claims, including Lizzo being removed as an individual defendant. Speaking on the podcast, Lizzo expressed a sense of relief regarding the court’s decision, stating, “We’re continuing to fight the other claims until they’re all dismissed—not dropped, but dismissed. It is a big victory.”
During the interview, Lizzo shared her feelings about the lawsuit’s impact on her personally and professionally. She described feeling a deep sense of betrayal, not only from the dancers who brought the allegations but also from the media and public discourse surrounding the case.
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“The hardest part about all this is that none of these things were true,” Lizzo explained. “I was completely surprised and very deeply hurt because these were three dancers I gave opportunities to. These were people I liked and respected as dancers. So I was like, ‘What?!’ But then I heard all the other things, like sexual harassment, and I thought, ‘I don’t know what they’re trying to do.’”
The accusations included claims that Lizzo forced her dancers to participate in inappropriate activities during an outing to an Amsterdam nightclub. Addressing this, Lizzo clarified that the outing was not mandatory and denied orchestrating the dancers’ attendance.
“I went [to club Bananenbar] on my own because I was in Amsterdam,” Lizzo said. “I didn’t take [the dancers, the plaintiffs] anywhere. They came to the club I was at. It wasn’t a mandatory invitation, and I didn’t even know that those two particular dancers [plaintiffs] were coming. Mind you, only two of them came, even though all three of them said they did—it was only two.”
As Lizzo continues to fight the remaining claims, she remains firm in her stance that she did nothing wrong. Reflecting on the ordeal, she stated, “I have no regrets.” The artist also emphasized her commitment to addressing the allegations through legal channels to clear her name.
This case has sparked broader discussions about workplace conduct in the entertainment industry and the responsibility of high-profile figures. For Lizzo, the battle isn’t just about vindication—it’s about reclaiming her narrative in a story that has dominated headlines.
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