February 6th 2024.
Lizzo's appearance at the Grammys on Sunday night is causing some controversy due to ongoing lawsuits against her for alleged sexual harassment. The talented singer, who took home a Grammy award that night, presented an award for best R&B song to her friend SZA for their hit "Snooze." During SZA's acceptance speech, she took a moment to acknowledge their friendship and their journey of success from their early days of touring together.
It was a heartwarming moment, but unfortunately, it was overshadowed by the accusations against Lizzo. Following the ceremony, Neama Rahmani, the attorney representing Lizzo's former backup dancers, spoke out against the Grammys for giving her a platform despite the ongoing legal battles. These backup dancers have accused Lizzo of sexual harassment, racism, fat shaming, and wrongful termination. The legal battle is ongoing and could potentially go to trial.
Rahmani believes that if Lizzo were a white male facing the same allegations, she would not have been invited to present at the Grammys. He is calling out the double standard that he believes is benefiting Lizzo as a woman in the music industry. He hopes that his clients will be vindicated and win their lawsuit, and that the Grammys will start to believe victims.
Lizzo is not the only artist facing criticism for attending the Grammys. Journalist Dee Barnes also called out the Recording Academy for the second year in a row for naming an award after her accuser, Dr. Dre. Even on social media, Lizzo's appearance was compared to Diddy's absence amid his own sexual assault lawsuits.
One Twitter user captured the sentiment by writing, "Lizzo is welcomed on the @RecordingAcad So where's the energy for Diddy #HypocritesAsUsual." This tweet was shared by popular Instagram account The Neighborhood Talk.
It's important to note that Lizzo has denied all allegations made against her by her former backup dancers. However, another dancer filed a similar lawsuit just one month after the initial lawsuit was filed in August 2023.
In October, 18 members of Lizzo's touring company wrote letters of declaration in support of the singer and denying the accusations. However, on Friday, a Los Angeles judge denied Lizzo's motion to dismiss the sexual harassment lawsuit, allowing the case to move forward towards a trial, according to Billboard.
This controversy surrounding Lizzo's appearance at the Grammys highlights the ongoing issue of sexual harassment and assault in the music industry. It also brings attention to the double standards that may exist for women in the industry. Let's hope that justice is served and that victims are believed and supported in the future.
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