Lizzo’s ongoing scandals have not just tanked her own career, but also caused a big problem for Jay Z.
The body positive singer was supposed to headline Jay Z’s Made in America music festival next weekend in Philadelphia. But the lawsuits and accusations against her have caused the festival to be cancelled altogether.
Apparently just removing Lizzo wasn’t enough to keep the festival going. It would have been too quick a time to find a replacement. Other artists on the fest included SZA, Miguel, and Ice Spice. But Lizzo would have been the draw if her dancers weren’t suing her for sexual harassment and weight shaming. (According to reports there are new accusations, as well.)
Lizzo was on top of the world, with best selling records, sold out shows. She even hosted and was musical guest on “SNL” this past year. But the response to her possibly being completely hypocritical has wrecked her career in less than two weeks. I told you last week that her record sales collapsed. Since I wrote that article, whatever was left is gone. Radio play has stopped, and so has streaming. Lizzo has gone cold.
Lizzo, of course, denies all accusations and will litigate with the dancers. But she needs a team of crisis doctors to help rebuild her image. And fast!
— Made In America Festival (@MIAFestival) August 8, 2023
