{"id":32607,"date":"2023-08-18T12:52:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T12:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/18\/lizzos-big-grrrls-dance-troupe-release-statement-praising-singer-following-lawsuit-from-former-members\/"},"modified":"2023-08-18T12:52:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T12:52:52","slug":"lizzos-big-grrrls-dance-troupe-release-statement-praising-singer-following-lawsuit-from-former-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/18\/lizzos-big-grrrls-dance-troupe-release-statement-praising-singer-following-lawsuit-from-former-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Lizzo\u2019s Big Grrrls dance troupe release statement praising singer following lawsuit from former members"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/tag\/lizzo\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lizzo<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s \u201cBig Grrl\u201d and \u201cBig Boiiis\u201d dancers have praised the singer in a new open letter amid continued legal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, it was revealed that <a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/lizzo-sued-by-former-dancers-for-sexual-harassment-and-a-hostile-work-environment-zendaya-remembers-agnus-cloud-beyonce-gives-madonna-shoutout-during-concert-stay-at-gwyneth-paltrows-house-and-m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">the singer is being sued<\/a> by three of her former dancers, who cite accusations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crystal Williams<\/strong>, <strong>Arianna Davis<\/strong>, and <strong>Noelle Rodriguez<\/strong> have accused Lizzo of creating a hostile work environment and engaging in sexual harassment, among other allegations. Her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley and production company Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc. are also named as defendants in the suit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lizzo performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lizzo then responded and said <a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/lizzo-brands-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-against-her-unbelievable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">she was \u201churt\u201d by the \u201csensationalized\u201d accusations<\/a> and has hired <strong>Marty Singer<\/strong>, the lawyer who has worked on recent cases against <strong>Jonah Hill<\/strong>, <strong>Johnny Depp<\/strong>, <strong>Bill Cosby<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>After the conclusion of Lizzo\u2019s \u2018Special Tour,\u2019 her remaining dancers \u2013 known as the \u2018Big Grrrls\u2019 and \u2018Big Boiiis\u2019 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2023\/music\/news\/lizzos-big-grrl-dancers-open-letter-praise-lawsuit-1235699272\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">have shared a statement praising the singer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The statement thanked Lizzo for \u201c[creating] a platform where we have been able to parallel our Passion with a purpose.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1740\" src=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lizzo-photos-2023.08.18-1-1160x1740.jpg\" alt=\"Lizzo YouTube Brandcast 2022\" class=\"wp-image-82147 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lizzo-photos-2023.08.18-1.jpg?resize=1160%2C1740&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lizzo-photos-2023.08.18-1.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lizzo-photos-2023.08.18-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lizzo-photos-2023.08.18-1.jpg?resize=370%2C555&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lizzo-photos-2023.08.18-1.jpg?resize=740%2C1110&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lizzo-photos-2023.08.18-1.jpg?resize=20%2C30&amp;ssl=1 20w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lizzo-photos-2023.08.18-1.jpg?resize=32%2C48&amp;ssl=1 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lizzo attends the YouTube Brandcast 2022 at Imperial Theatre on May 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin\/Getty Images for Youtube)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe had the time of our lives on The Special Tour,\u201d it added. \u201cWe have been so honoured to share the stage with such amazing talent,\u201d the letter stated. \u201cThe commitment to character and culture taking precedence over every movement and moment has been one of the Greatest lessons and Blessings that we could possibly could ask for.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It praised Lizzo for \u201cshattering limitations and kicking in the door way for the Big Grrrl &amp; Big Boiii Dancers to do what we love\u2026 Not only for Us, but for Woman and All people breaking barriers.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"post thumbnail-seealso post-81537 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-celebrity category-sl tag-allison-mack tag-legal-matters tag-nxivm mv-content-wrapper thb-post-share-style2\"> <span class=\"thb-seealso-text\">See Also<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-gallery\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/allison-mack-former-nxivm-sex-cult-leader-released-from-prison-after-two-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"attachment-theissue-thumbnail-x2 size-theissue-thumbnail-x2 thb-lazyload lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"Actress Allison Mack Appears In Court Over Case Involving Alleged Sex Cult\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/allison-mack-07052023.jpg?resize=180%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" data-sizes=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/allison-mack-07052023.jpg?resize=180%2C180&amp;ssl=1 180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/allison-mack-07052023.jpg?resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/allison-mack-07052023.jpg?resize=20%2C19&amp;ssl=1 20w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/allison-mack-07052023.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=180%2C180&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/allison-mack-07052023.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=180%2C180&amp;ssl=1 540w\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\">\n<p> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CwDTxt7snED\/<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Elsewhere, the lawyer representing the three dancers who are suing Lizzo for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment has claimed his firm is reviewing at least six new complaints about the singer.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>THE LATEST ON SL<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/lizzos-big-grrrls-dance-troupe-release-statement-praising-singer-following-lawsuit-from-former-members\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=lizzos-big-grrrls-dance-troupe-release-statement-praising-singer-following-lawsuit-from-former-members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lizzo\u2019s \u201cBig Grrl\u201d and \u201cBig Boiiis\u201d dancers have praised the singer in a new open letter amid continued legal proceedings. 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