American singer, rapper, and actress, who rose to fame after Time magazine in 2014 named her as one of fourteen music artists to watch. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she later moved to Houston, Texas, where she began performing. Before signing with Atlantic Records, she released two studio albums, Lizzobangers (2013), and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). Her first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016. In 2019, she attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, Cuz I Love You, which debuted at number six on the Billboard 200. The album spawned two singles, "Juice" and "Tempo," while the deluxe version of the album included her 2017 single, "Truth Hurts", which became a viral sleeper hit, reaching the top five of the Billboard Hot 100. Aside from singing and rapping, Lizzo is also an actress, appearing in the movie Hustlers and as a voice over artist in UglyDolls, and she plays the flute. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born Melissa Viviane Jefferson on April 27, 1988, in Detroit, Michigan, Lizzo is a singer, rapper, songwriter, and flutist who has taken the music industry by storm. She moved to Houston, Texas, as a child and later to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where her music career began to take shape.
Lizzo gained initial recognition as part of several indie hip hop groups. Her debut album, Lizzobangers, was released in 2013, followed by Big Grrrl Small World in 2015. Her major label debut album, Cuz I Love You (2019), catapulted her to mainstream success with hit singles like "Juice," "Tempo," and "Good as Hell." The deluxe version of the album included her breakout single, "Truth Hurts," which had originally been released in 2017 and gained viral popularity on TikTok in 2019, ultimately topping the Billboard Hot 100. Her fourth studio album, Special, was released in 2022 and featured the hit single "About Damn Time."
Lizzo maintains a strong presence on various social media platforms. You can find her on:
In addition to her music, Lizzo has expanded her career into acting and television. She voiced a character in the animated film UglyDolls (2019) and appeared in the film Hustlers (2019). She also created and hosted the Emmy-winning reality competition series Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls on Amazon Prime Video, focusing on plus-size dancers. She has also launched her own shapewear brand, YITTY.
Lizzo is a prominent advocate for body positivity and self-love. She frequently speaks out against fat-shaming and promotes inclusivity and representation in the media. Her music and public persona celebrate confidence and self-acceptance, inspiring many fans around the world.
Lizzo has won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, and an MTV Video Music Award. She has also been recognized for her influence and impact on the music industry and popular culture.
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