In a sincere moment, Lizzo declared, 'I quit,' in an Instagram post on Friday.
“I’m getting tired of dealing with criticism from everyone in my life and on the Internet. All I want is to create music, spread happiness, and make the world a little better than I found it,” she wrote.
The Grammy winner added, “But I’m starting to feel like the world doesn’t want me here. I’m constantly facing false stories for attention and views… being made fun of because of my appearance… having my character criticized by people who don't know me and disrespecting my name. I didn't sign up for this. I QUIT.”
The “Good as Hell” singer is dealing with multiple legal actions related to the reportedly “toxic” environment of her 2023 tour and her Prime Video series “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” including a lawsuit from the woman who designed the wardrobe for her dancers.
Lizzo’s previous two Instagram posts endorsed her shapewear line Yitty. While many followers responded with supportive comments, one person criticized the singer for performing at Joe Biden’s New York fundraiser.
“Hey Lizzo, with all love and admiration partnering up with Joe Biden and singing at his New York event is not a good look. It makes you look really OK with genocide and I just don’t think that that is something you should associate yourself with,” wrote the user, referring to Biden’s continued support of Israel amidst calls for a ceasefire against Gaza.
Three former dancers sued Lizzo in August 2023, alleging sexual harassment and creating a hostile workplace. The following month, a costume designer sued the singer for creating a “sexualized, racially charged and illegal work environment.”
In December, she filed to dismiss the lawsuits, which she called “salacious.” She has long denied any wrongdoing.
A rep for Lizzo did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
