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Lizzo with dancers at a festival performance in Portugal
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Three dancers accuse pop star Lizzo of bad treatment, the US musician defends herself against the accusations. Now Lizzo may face further allegations. The dancers' lawyer, Ron Zambrano, said he had received requests with similar allegations from at least six other people. These allegations are now being investigated. Among other things, it is about a sexualized working environment and outstanding payment, according to the message, which is available to the German Press Agency.
Last week, three dancers filed a lawsuit against Lizzo in court in Los Angeles. The working environment at Lizzo's concerts is characterized by an "over-sexualized atmosphere" and there have been incidents of discrimination and sexual harassment, they claim.
"I don't usually respond to false allegations, but these are just as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous not to respond to," Lizzo wrote on Instagram last Thursday. "These exaggerated stories come from former employees who have publicly admitted that they were told that their behavior was inappropriate and unprofessional." Nothing takes her more seriously than respect for women, Lizzo wrote. The allegations would have hurt her.
The musician, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson, released her first studio album "Cuz I Love You" in 2019 and has since won four Grammys. Lizzo advocates for issues such as body positivity, self-love and sexual self-determination of women.
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