Lizzo, the 35-year-old singer known for her body-positive advocacy, has reached her breaking point after receiving a barrage of hateful comments about her weight online. The “About Damn Time” singer has threatened to quit her music career, citing the constant barrage of negativity she faces on social media.
The final straw came when author Layah Heilpern posted a tweet questioning how Lizzo could still be “fat” despite her active stage performances. Lizzo responded, expressing her frustration and exhaustion with the constant criticism. “I’m tired of explaining myself all the time,” she wrote. “I just wanna get on this app without seeing my name in some bulls**t.”
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Lizzo also took aim at those who claim that her weight is somehow her “brand.” “BEING FAT ISN’T MY ‘BRAND’ BEING FAT IS WHAT MY BODY LOOKS LIKE. THAT’S IT. THAT’S ALL,” she wrote. “My ‘brand’ is FEEL GOOD MUSIC. My ‘brand’ is CHAMPIONING ALL PEOPLE. My ‘brand’ is BLACK GIRL LIBERATION.”
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The singer’s fans rallied around her, defending her against the haters and expressing their admiration for her unapologetic attitude. “Lizzo quite literally does nothing but live her life unapologetically, & she is hit with the most vile vitriol daily,” one fan wrote. “It’s truly disgusting & she deserves so much better.”
Lizzo’s response to the backlash has sparked a wider conversation about body positivity, self-acceptance, and the impact of social media on our mental health. As the singer considers quitting the music industry, her fans are holding out hope that she will continue to use her platform to promote self-love and acceptance.
