Lizzo is a multi-talented American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and musician. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and later relocated to Houston, Texas, along with her family at the age of ten.
Bio/Wiki
Age-35years
Height- 5 feet 10 inches tall
Weight- 308 pounds or 140kg
Born- 27 April 1988
Birthplace – Detroit, Michigan, United States
Full name-Melissa Viviane Jefferson
Profession-Actress, Singer, Songwriter
Spouse- Myke Wright
Nationality-American
Genre – Pop music, Hip hop music, Soul music, Contemporary R&B, Alternative hip hop, Pop
Family
Lizzo’s parents are Michael Jefferson and Shari Johnson-Jefferson. Sadly, her father, born on September 29th, 1953, passed away on March 17, 2009, at the age of 55. Following her father’s passing, Lizzo chose to leave college. On the flip side, her mother, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, works as an entrepreneur. As of December 9th, 2022, this information is still up-to-date.
Boyfriend
Lizzo recently revealed that she and Myke Wright have a strong and committed relationship. In an interview with Vanity Fair, she stated, “We’re just in love. And that’s it. People often advocate for monogamy like it’s a daily prayer, but I personally am not polyamorous. I’m deeply in love with one partner.”
Net Worth
Lizzo’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $40 million.
Career
During the years 2011 to 2015, Lizzo began her career in Minneapolis and performed with various groups, including Lizzo & the Larva Ink and the Chalice, a three-piece all-female rap/R&B group. In 2012, the Chalice released their debut album, “We Are the Chalice,” gaining local success. Lizzo was also part of the hip-hop group Grrrl Prty, which disbanded in 2016 after releasing two EPs.
Her hip-hop-focused debut album, “Lizzobangers,” produced by Lazerbeak and Ryan Olson, was released on October 15, 2013, receiving positive reviews. She toured the US and UK and gained recognition, winning awards and being named one of the artists to watch in 2014 by Time magazine. Later, the album was re-released through Virgin Records. In 2015, she released her second studio album, “Big Grrrl Small World,” which was praised for its versatility and vocal abilities.
In 2016, she appeared as a host on MTV’s music performance series Wonderland and signed with Atlantic Records. She released her first major-label EP, “Coconut Oil,” showcasing themes of body positivity and self-love. The EP received critical acclaim and charted on the Billboard 200.
In 2019, Lizzo ventured into acting and released her third studio album, “Cuz I Love You,” which marked a turning point in her career. The album achieved commercial success and gained attention after her single “Truth Hurts” went viral on TikTok. “Truth Hurts” became her first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and the album was certified gold.
In 2020, Lizzo signed a production deal with Amazon Studios and announced her fourth album, “Special,” set for release in July 2022.
On March 23, 2022, Lizzo announced the release of her single “About Damn Time” on April 14. After the song’s release, she unveiled the title of her fourth album, “Special,” and confirmed the release date as July 15.
The 2023 film Barbie featured an original single from Lizzo titled “Pink” It was released on Barbie the Album on July 21 of the same year, with a second version used in the film titled “Pink (Bad Day)” released on July 29.
In August 2023, three ex-backup dancers filed a lawsuit against Lizzo, her production company, and dance captain Shirlene Quigley. They accused them of sexual, religious, and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, false imprisonment, creating a hostile work environment, and weight-shaming.
After the allegations surfaced, a former creative director for Lizzo and another ex-backup dancer expressed support for the three claimants, sharing that they had similar experiences while working with Lizzo.
