Singer Lizzo was removed from the list of options to perform at the Super Bowl halftime, scheduled to take place in February 2024, after allegations of harassment and a hostile work environment by former dancers who worked with the rapper.
According to the newspaper “The Daily Mail”, the NFL (National Football League) would be in negotiations with the artist for her to be the main attraction of the traditional 15-minute show between the two halves of the final of the American football championship.
“Talk of Lizzo taking part in the halftime festivities or singing the national anthem is dead now that she is surrounded by scandal,” a source at the league told the outlet.
remember the controversy
Earlier this month, Lizzo was sued by three former dancers who allege they were subjected to a hostile work environment and harassment while they were members of the Grammy-winning rapper’s dance crew.
The complaint, obtained by the CNN was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, also names its production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc and a person described as “captain of the dance cast” as defendants in the case.
Among the allegations presented, one of the whistleblowers said that she was encouraged by the singer to “take turns touching artists naked”, while at a club in the Red Light District of Amsterdam, Netherlands, during a tour in February.
Fearing retaliation, according to the lawsuit, the plaintiff said she “agreed”, despite having expressed that she did not want to touch the artists.
Another report says Lizzo expressed “thin-veiled” concerns about the whistleblower’s “weight gain,” according to the lawsuit, causing the person to feel pressured to “explain her weight gain and reveal intimate personal details about her life.” to keep your job.
Complainants also allege that they have been subjected to racial and religious discrimination.
This week, the lawyer for the former employees who filed a complaint against the rapper told CNN that “at least” six other people would also have similar stories about the singer.
“We’ve received at least six inquiries from others with similar stories since we filed the complaint,” he said.
What Lizzo says about the allegations
Last week, the artist used her Instagram to comment on the allegations. She regretted having her professional ethics questioned, said that the allegations are false and come from former employees, fired after bad behavior during the tour.
Source: CNN Brasil
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