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Lawsuit | Lizzo sued by former dancers in sexual harassment and body-shaming case

Lizzo sued by former dancers in sexual harassment and body-shaming case

Pop star Lizzo is being sued by three of her former dancers over claims including sexual, religious and racial harassment, and that the singer created a hostile work environment.

Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez also allege disability discrimination, assault and false imprisonment against the ‘Juice' singer, who they say is guilty of body-shaming them, forcing them to undergo “excruciating” 12-hour auditions, and pressuring them to touch nude performers on a night out in Amsterdam.

Davis and Williams were eventually fired, while Rodriguez resigned from her role over their experiences, the lawsuit details.

Allegations

The lawsuit reveals a list of allegations against the pop star and her team.

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