3 Former Lizzo Dancers Press Harassment Suit as Singer’s New Album Sells Under 3,000
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Updated · CNN · Jun 29
3 Former Lizzo Dancers Press Harassment Suit as Singer’s New Album Sells Under 3,000
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Jun 29
Summary
Three former Lizzo dancers told CNN they remain committed to their 2023 lawsuit, saying they sought accountability—not to damage the singer’s career—as the case continues in California.
The suit alleges sexual harassment, body shaming and a hostile workplace involving Lizzo, her touring company and a dance captain; the dancers said her private conduct clashed with her public message of positivity.
Lizzo’s lawyer called the claims baseless and said 18 witnesses, including most dancers on “The Special Tour,” refuted them; Lizzo has also said she refused to settle because she wants the truth aired.
Last year, a judge dismissed the body-shaming claims, and the plaintiffs are now awaiting a California Court of Appeal date for oral arguments on the remaining dispute.
The renewed scrutiny comes as Lizzo’s latest album has stumbled commercially—reportedly under 1 million first-day Spotify streams, fewer than 3,000 first-week sales and no Billboard 200 entry in its first two weeks.