Grimes is letting the world know where her loyalty stands when it comes to Lizzo and her sexual assault / hostile workplace lawsuit.
In a tweet shared with her followers, Grimes admits that the case with Lizzo’s backup dancers is pretty bad, but because she has known Lizzo for always being kind to her, she’s going to show loyalty back to the entertainer.
“I love Lizzo,” Grimes began. “Not saying I don’t believe ppl when bad things happen, but I had dancers mistreated on my watch in ways I didn’t find out about until way later. Mebe shit is bad. But loyalty matters to me. Lizzo was kind to me and others for a decade before she was “cool”, and she checked in on me when no one cared. I’ve only ever seen exemplary behavior from her, especially when everyone was hating on me and she was on top of the world.”
She went on to say, “There was no reason for her to check in, besides to be a good person. Just my two cents. I recall when she first blew up so happy because I’d never known such an admirable person to find fame in the music industry. I struggle to believe she would have so radically changed tired of a culture that seeks to destroy its greatest virtues. Lizzo is amazing.”
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As we previously reported, the lawsuit, filed by Arianna Davis, Noelle Rodriguez, and Crystal Williams also alleged misconduct by her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., and Lizzo’s dance team captain Shirlene Quigley. Among the claims, the girls claimed Lizzo pressured dancers into sexual situations, allegedly talked about dancers’ weight gain, and put people through grueling rehearsals that auditions which led to one dancer soiling herself.
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They even detailed the moment Lizzo made them attend a club in Amsterdam where they had to sexually touch the entertainers.
Lizzo has spoken out to deny these allegations. She said in a statement: “These last few days have been gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing. My work ethic, morals, and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Usually, I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed. 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.
As an artist, I have always been very passionate about what I do. I take my music and my performances seriously because, at the end of the day, I only want to put out the best art that represents me and my fans. With passion comes hard work and high standards. Sometimes I have to make hard decisions but it’s never my intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or like they aren’t valued as an important part of the team.”
She went on to say, “I am not here to be looked at as a victim, but I also know that I am not the villain that people and the media have portrayed me to be these last few days. I am very open with my sexuality and expressing myself but I cannot accept or allow people to use that openness to make me out to be something I am not. There is nothing I take more seriously than the respect we deserve as women in the world. 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.” She ended her statement by saying,
“I’m hurt but I will not let the good work I’ve done in the world be overshadowed by this. I want to thank everyone who has reached out in support to lift me up during this difficult time.”
Since then, Lizzo has obtained Marty Singer, a popular celebrity lawyer as her attorney for the lawsuit filed against her by the dancers.
Marty Singer said in a statement to TMZ saying, “We are confident that Lizzo will be completely vindicated in this matter.”