In a poignant and candid declaration, Lizzo, the dynamic force behind hits like “Rumors,” stunned fans with a heartfelt announcement on social media. Taking to Instagram on Friday, the 35-year-old songstress poured her heart out in a statement addressing the challenges she’s faced in the music industry and online sphere.
Expressing her exhaustion with the constant barrage of criticism and negativity, Lizzo lamented feeling “dragged by everyone” in her life and on the internet. Despite her earnest desire to spread joy and positivity through her music and make the world a better place, she confessed to feeling increasingly unwelcome in a world that fails to embrace her for who she is.
“I’m getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet. All I want is to make music and make people happy and help the world be a little better than how I found it. But I’m starting to feel like the world doesn’t want me in it,” she wrote.
“I’m constantly up against lies being told about me for clout & views… being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look… my character being picked apart by people who don’t know me and disrespecting my name,” she went on, baring her soul in a raw and vulnerable moment.
With a heavy heart, Lizzo made the difficult decision to step away from the relentless demands of fame, declaring, “I didn’t sign up for this s-it. I QUIT.” Her words echoed the struggles faced by many artists navigating the complexities of celebrity in the digital age, where sensationalism often overshadows sincerity.
While Lizzo refrained from specifying the controversies that prompted her decision, her tumultuous legal battles with former dancers cast a shadow over her career. In August 2023, she found herself embroiled in a lawsuit filed by three former dancers, a legal ordeal that undoubtedly took its toll on her mental and emotional well-being. Despite her efforts to address the allegations and seek dismissal of the lawsuit, the legal battle loomed over her, adding to her burden.
Moreover, Lizzo recently found herself entangled in rumors surrounding her alleged rejection of a high-profile project, further complicating her already tumultuous journey in the public eye. Despite her undeniable talent and success, she continues to face scrutiny and speculation that threaten to overshadow her accomplishments.
