Lizzo launched to fame as a champion of self-love, body positivity, and sexual empowerment. So when three former backup dancers filed a lawsuit claiming Lizzo had created a hostile work environment and engaged in fat-shaming, the bombshell allegations created a public backlash. Let's trace the story: Lizzo's rise to stardom, her reality show in search of new backup dancers, and what went down with her and her dancers on Lizzo's world tour speckled with high-stakes conflict and blurred boundaries. We'll also explore how Lizzo has used California's complicated Anti-SLAPP law as one tool to combat the lawsuit while she battles to defend her image as one of the grrrls.
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