Lizzo faces backlash for ‘unnecessary’ twerking in cheeky bikini
Lizzo is facing criticism for sharing a carefree twerking video on Instagram while her sexual harassment lawsuit is ongoing. In the video, the Grammy-winning artist can be seen shaking her buttocks to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new song “Bongos” while wearing a cheeky blue floral bikini. She captioned the video with, “My back💥 sound like a bongoooooooo.” However, some fans were not pleased with Lizzo’s provocative social media behavior, especially considering the recent lawsuit filed against her by three former backup dancers who accused her of weight-shaming and sexually demeaning behavior.
One user commented, “Are we just going to ignore the fact that she pressured her team into sexual acts?” Another added, “That’s why I’m unfollowing her right now. It’s unnecessary.” A third user wrote, “I really wish she would address the serious accusations instead of engaging in these antics. We looked up to her and need her to prove her words.”
Lizzo, 35, spoke out about the lawsuit on August 3, calling the claims made by her former dancers outrageous. In a statement posted on Instagram, she said, “My work ethic, morals, and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized.” Despite her denial of the allegations, some fans are still demanding an apology from Lizzo. One person posted, “We’re still waiting for that apology.”
However, there are others who have come to Lizzo’s defense, urging commenters to let her live her life. One user wrote, “Let Lizzo do her thing and ignore the haters. Keep being yourself.” Despite the lawsuit, Lizzo appears unfazed and continues to share content on social media. She has called the allegations outrageous and false.
Meanwhile, Lizzo’s legal team is reportedly planning to countersue the three dancers, which their lawyer has described as an “insidious attempt at intimidation.” Attorney Rob Zambrano said in a statement, “Lizzo’s threat to countersue for malicious prosecution is an insidious attempt at intimidation and creates a chilling effect for all harassment victims in the workplace. This behavior mirrors what employees in the entertainment industry often face when they feel they have no choice but to tolerate harassment for access and success.”
In conclusion, Lizzo is facing criticism for her carefree twerking video amidst her sexual harassment lawsuit. While some fans are demanding an apology, others are supporting her and urging critics to let her live her life. Lizzo’s legal team is planning to countersue the three dancers, which has been described as an attempt to intimidate harassment victims.
Lizzo is being criticized for posting a carefree twerking video amid her ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit.
In a clip shared to Instagram Sunday, the Grammy-winning artist was seen shaking her butt for the camera to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new song “Bongos” while rocking a cheeky blue floral bikini.
“My back💥 sound like a bongoooooooo,” she wrote in the caption.
However, some fans weren’t amused with Lizzo’s risqué social media antics, which come a month after three of her former backup dancers filed a lawsuit accusing the “Truth Hurts” singer of weight-shaming and sexually denigrating behavior.
“Are we really just going to go on like she didn’t pressure her team into sexual acts?” one user commented.
“Exactly why I’m unfollowing her now as we speak. So unnecessary,” another added.
“Really wish you would address what’s going on with some seriousness,” a third wrote. “We all looked up to you and need you to show us that your words are true.”
The “About Damn Time” songstress, 35, spoke out about the lawsuit on Aug. 3, calling the claims made by her former dancers — Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis and Noelle Rodriguez — “outrageous.”
“My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized,” she wrote in a statement posted to Instagram at the time.
“Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.”
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Despite denying the allegations, some of Lizzo’s fans are still calling for her to apologize.
“Still waiting on that apology,” one person posted Sunday.
However, others came to “Juice” singer’s defense, with one user pleading with commenters to “let that woman live her life.”
“Keep [them] mad lizzo ignore and keep doing you like you supposed to do,” another wrote.
Since the news of the lawsuit, the music superstar has appeared unbothered in public and on social media.
Meanwhile, Lizzo’s legal team is reportedly planning to countersue the three dancers,” which their lawyer has called an “insidious attempt at intimidation.”
“Lizzo’s threat to countersue for malicious prosecution is an insidious attempt at intimidation and delivers a chilling effect to all harassment victims in the workplace,” attorney Rob Zambrano said in a statement to TheFantasyTimes on Aug. 25.
“The scare tactics, bullying and victim shaming coming from Lizzo’s team is exactly the behavior employees face in the entertainment industry who feel they have no choice but to ‘suck it up’ for access and success.”
