Lizzo

Melissa Viviane Jefferson, professionally known as Lizzo, was born in Detroit, Michigan. She later moved to Houston, Texas at the age of ten.

Lizzo started rapping at Alief Elsik High School in 2006, where she graduated from.

Lizzo was introduced to the Minneapolis music scene in 2011, where she started off as a quiet and lonely presence at house parties and gatherings. Over time, she transformed into an ebullient and charismatic performer, showcasing her talent and humor in various settings.

Lazerbeak released an instrumental rap beat tape called Lava Bangers, which caught Lizzo's attention. Ryan Olson and Lazerbeak collaborated with Lizzo to create the Lizzobangers album in Ryan's bedroom, with BJ Burton mixing the album.

Lizzo's debut album 'Lizzobangers', produced by Lazerbeak and Ryan Olson, was released on October 15, 2013. The album received critical acclaim.

On November 14, 2013, a profile video of Lizzo was released on Baeblemusic.com, introducing her as a new favorite hip hop artist.

On October 7, 2014, Lizzo appeared as the musical guest on the Late Show with David Letterman.

Lizzo released her second studio album, Big Grrrl Small World, on December 11, 2015. The album received positive reviews and was recognized by Spin as one of the best hip-hop albums of the year.

In April 2016, Lizzo flew back to Minneapolis to sing 'The Beautiful Ones' at Prince's memorial street party on 7th Street.

Lizzo released her major-label debut album Coconut Oil on Atlantic Records after a remarkable four-year career from performing at Rock the Garden in 2014 to gaining popularity in Minnesota.

In February 2017, Lizzo faced accusations of plagiarism for her song 'Truth Hurts' after Lioness claimed that the song's opening line was stolen from her tweet. The tweet read, 'I did a DNA test and found out I’m 100% that bitch.' Lizzo was accused of using someone else's words as her own.

Lizzo appeared in ModCloth's 'Say It Louder' campaign, emphasizing body inclusivity and celebrating individuality.

Lizzo's song 'Juice' premiered on January 4, 2019, accompanied by an exceptional new video.

Lizzo performs 'Juice' for the first time on television on The Ellen Show and showcases her Sasha Flute during the performance.

Lizzo becomes a human disco ball while singing 'Juice' on The Tonight Show.

Lizzo won three Grammy Awards for Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Traditional R&B Performance, and Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards.

Lizzo faces sound problems but perseveres during her performance at Coachella.

Lizzo released her album 'Cuz I Love You' on April 19, 2019, and had a significant performance at Coachella that weekend.

Lizzo makes a statement at the Met Gala by wearing a custom Marc Jacobs coat adorned with pink feathers.

Lizzo delivers a memorable performance of 'Truth Hurts' at the BET Awards while wearing a wedding dress.

Lizzo collaborates with Missy Elliott on the track 'Tempo,' the second single from her album Cuz I Love You.

Lizzo performs a medley of 'Truth Hurts' and 'Good as Hell' at the VMAs in front of a giant inflatable booty.

Lizzo's 2017 song 'Truth Hurts' climbs to the top spot on the Hot 100 chart.

On September 9, 2019, Lizzo's album 'Cuz I Love You' became certified gold by the RIAA with over 500,000 equivalent units sold.

Lizzo makes her movie debut in the film 'Hustlers' starring Jennifer Lopez.

On January 5, 2020, Lizzo stopped using Twitter citing 'too many trolls' as the reason for her departure.

Lizzo, also known as Melissa Jefferson, performed at the Grammys on January 28, 2020. She is an American flutist, songwriter, rapper, and singer who gained recognition for her music.

On June 23, 2020, Lizzo made history at the BET Awards by receiving double nominations in the R&B and Pop/Hip-Hop awards categories, marking a significant achievement in her career.

Lizzo returned to Saturday Night Live as both the host and musical guest for the episode that aired on April 16, 2022.

On June 10, 2022, Lizzo released 'Grrrls', the first promotional single from her album 'Special'.

Lizzo released her fourth studio album 'Special' on July 15, 2022, which received critical acclaim.

On December 17, 2022, Lizzo made her third appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, replacing the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Lizzo won the Record Of The Year award for her song 'About Damn Time' at the 2023 GRAMMYs. In her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude and credited Prince's influence on her sound, emphasizing the importance of making positive music and staying true to oneself.

Lizzo delivered a complete acceptance speech for Record Of The Year at the 2023 GRAMMYs. The speech can be viewed in the video above.

Lizzo's original single 'Pink' was featured in the 2023 film 'Barbie' and released on the album 'Barbie the Album' on July 21 of the same year.

Three of Lizzo’s former dancers filed a lawsuit against the singer, accusing her of creating a hostile work environment and exposing them to an overtly sexual atmosphere.

Lizzo responds to the allegations denying them as false and outrageous, emphasizing her work ethic, morals, and respectfulness. She addresses the accusations of inappropriate behavior and unprofessionalism, stating that she takes her music and performances seriously.

During her Renaissance World Tour, Beyoncé publicly supports Lizzo by giving her a shout-out on stage, showing solidarity with the singer despite the recent controversies.

A group of Lizzo's dancers release a statement in support of Lizzo through an official Instagram account, showing solidarity with the singer amidst the ongoing allegations.

Lizzo releases a statement addressing her 'I Quit' post, clarifying the meaning behind it and proving a lawyer's claim about a PR stunt.

Lizzo confirms she is not leaving the music industry after her 'I Quit' post, clarifying the situation and proving a lawyer's claim wrong.