‘It is a wakeup call!’

Lizzo and her managing staff was “blindsided” after her former backup dancers accused her of alleged sexual and racial harassment and for making a poisonous work atmosphere.

In a report printed by Individuals Journal, an insider near the controversial musician spilt that the scathing allegations within the harassment lawsuit is a “get up name” for the singer.

Regardless that the About Rattling Time singer has denied the accusations whereas branding them “outrageous” and “sensationalized,” she nonetheless fears for her profession, the insider shared.

In a press release given to the outlet, the supply mentioned of the singer, whose actual title is Melissa Jefferson, “She’s been constructing and constructing her life and profession, and getting achievement after achievement.”

“It blindsided her and her staff and is a wakeup name that every one of that may be immediately diminished by one thing like this, simply in a single day,” the insider mentioned.

The backup dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, have accused the singer of alleged sexual harassment, fostering a hostile work atmosphere and discrimination within the lawsuit filed in opposition to her, her firm Massive Grrrl Massive Touring, Inc. (BGBT), and Shirlene Quigley, the captain of her dance staff.

Responding to the allegations in an Instagram submit, Lizzo mentioned she is being made a “villain” by the media whereas claiming that the accusations are “overwhelming disappointing.”

“These previous few days have been intestine wrenchingly troublesome and overwhelming disappointing,” she mentioned. “My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned.”

“My character has been criticized. Often I select not to answer false allegations however these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.”

She continued: “These sensationalized tales are coming from former staff who’ve already publicly admitted that they had been instructed their habits on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.”

“As an artist I’ve at all times been very captivated with what I do. I take my music and my performances critically as a result of on the finish of the day I solely wish to put out the perfect artwork that represents me and my followers. 

“With ardour comes onerous work and excessive requirements. Generally I’ve to make onerous selections however it’s by no means my intention to make anybody really feel uncomfortable or like they aren’t valued as an essential a part of the staff.”

“I’m not right here to be checked out as a sufferer, however I additionally know that I’m not the villain that individuals and the media have portrayed me to be these previous few days.

Lizzo shared, “I’m very open with my sexuality and expressing myself however I can’t settle for or enable folks to make use of that openness to make me out to be one thing I’m not.”