On July 30, 2023, Lizzo wrapped up a 10-month world tour that included 80 shows across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.
The tour sold over 853,000 tickets and grossed $86.3 million. The rapper turned pop star was at the peak of her career.
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Two days later, everything changed.
Three of her former dancers filed allegations of sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, religious and racial discrimination, and fat-shaming during the tour.
Two were fired, and one resigned.
The accusations triggered intense scrutiny from mainstream media and social media. Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, largely disappeared from the public eye.
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Reports suggested she was working on a follow-up to her hit album Special, but rumors also circulated about a breakdown.
New Album and Commercial Struggles
Last month, Lizzo released her new album, Bitch. The reviews were disappointing, and sales fell short of expectations.
Her two previous albums each sold over a million units, but Bitch failed to crack the top 100 in the US or the UK.
The commercial performance indicates that the public has not yet forgiven Lizzo, regardless of the allegations' validity.
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The pop star now faces the challenge of rebuilding her career amid ongoing legal battles and public scrutiny.
