Key Points
- US pop star Lizzo has revealed why she "quit" over the weekend.
- The 35-year-old admitted constant "negative energy" had an impact on her mental health.
- She reassured fans that she will still make music, describing it as the "joy of her life".
US Pop star Lizzo has clarified why she "quit" over the weekend, reassuring fans she's not going anywhere.
The About Damn Time singer, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, took to social media on Saturday to express her frustration at being the butt of jokes due to her looks.
eading fans to speculate that she was exiting the music industry.
However, the 35-year-old took to Instagram on Wednesday morning to explain what she meant.
"I just need to clarify that when I say I quit, I mean I quit giving any negative energy attention," Lizzo said.
"What I'm not going to quit is the joy of my life, which is making music, which is connecting to people.
"Because I know I'm not alone. In no way, shape or form am I the only person who is experiencing that negative voice that seems to be louder than the positive."
She hoped to inspire others to stand up for themselves and not let negative comments win.
Lizzo thanked her fans for the love that she has received over recent days and said it "means more than you know".
The pop star is embroiled in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by three of her former dancers.
They allege Lizzo created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed employees, which the singer has denied.
She is also facing another lawsuit from another former employee who alleges Lizzo allowed bullying, harassment and racial discrimination on her team.
At the time, the pop star described the allegations as "gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing", adding the claims are "as unbelievable as they sound".
Lizzo has also faced criticism for her choice to perform for US President Joe Biden, with the US arming and aiding Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza that has led to tens of thousands of civilian casualties.
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- additional reporting by AAP
