Musician Lizzo, 36, has broken her silence about being sued for alleged sexual misconduct and creating a hostile workplace environment.

The accusations, brought forward by three former dancers in August 2023, shocked fans and sparked widespread media coverage. The lawsuit alleged sexual and racial harassment, and weight-shaming, and claims that Lizzo pressured dancers into uncomfortable situations, including touching nude performers and engaging in explicit acts at a nightclub.

In an in-depth interview on the "Baby, This is Keke Palmer" podcast, Lizzo addressed the allegations, describing the experience as a blindsiding and deeply hurtful chapter in her career.

“2023 was an amazing year for me,” Lizzo reflected. “I had a career-high with ‘About Damn Time’ winning Record of the Year at the Grammys. I completed my first arena tour and brought the incredible ‘Big Grrrl’ dancers from 'Watch Out for the Big Grrrls' on stage every night. I was literally living my dream. Then the tour ended, and three ex-dancers completely blindsided me with a lawsuit.”

Lizzo expressed her shock at the lawsuit, stating she had no warning the dancers were planning legal action. “These were people I gave opportunities to, people I respected and appreciated as dancers,” she said. “Hearing accusations like sexual harassment was deeply hurtful. I don’t know what their intentions are, but I feel like the media has twisted things into something they’re not.”

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Lizzo speaks out on lawsuit allegations of misconduct and hostile work environment