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Lizzo

American singer, rapper, and flutist.
American singer, rapper, and flutist.

Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, is a Grammy-winning artist known for hits like 'Truth Hurts' and 'Good as Hell'. She has received multiple awards and critical acclaim for her music and acting career.

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1988-04-27
Birth of Lizzo

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

2006
Start of Rapping at Alief Elsik High School

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

2011
Lizzo's Early Days in Minneapolis

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.

2012
Collaboration on Lizzobangers album

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.

2013-10-15
Release of Lizzobangers Album

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

2013-11-14
Lizzo Profile Video Released on Baeblemusic.com

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

2014-10-07
Lizzo performs on the Late Show with David Letterman

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

2015-12-11
Release of Lizzo's second studio album, Big Grrrl Small World

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.

2016-04-07
Lizzo sings at Prince's memorial street party

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

2016-10-07
Release of Lizzo's major-label debut album Coconut Oil

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.

2017-02
Plagiarism Controversy

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.

2018-06-11
ModCloth's 'Say It Louder' Campaign

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

2019-01-04
Premiere of Lizzo's song 'Juice'

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

2019-01-29
Lizzo performs 'Juice' on Ellen

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

2019-02-05
Lizzo sings 'Juice' on The Tonight Show

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

2019-02-10
Lizzo Wins Grammy Awards

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.

2019-04-14
Lizzo at Coachella

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

2019-04-19
Release of Lizzo's album 'Cuz I Love You'

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

2019-05-06
Lizzo at Met Gala

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

2019-06-23
Lizzo performs 'Truth Hurts' at BET Awards

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

2019-07-23
Lizzo nominated for MTV Video Music Awards

On July 23, 2019, Lizzo was nominated for Push Artist of the Year and Best New Artist at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. She also performed a medley of 'Truth Hurts' and 'Good as Hell' at the awards show.

2019-07-26
Lizzo releases 'Tempo' with Missy Elliott

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

2019-08-26
Lizzo at VMAs

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

2019-09-03
'Truth Hurts' reaches #1 on Hot 100

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

2019-09-09
Certification of 'Cuz I Love You' Album as Gold

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

2019-09-13
Lizzo in 'Hustlers'

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

2019-12-21
Lizzo debuts on Saturday Night Live

Lizzo made her Saturday Night Live debut as a musical guest on the December 21, 2019, episode hosted by Eddie Murphy. This episode marked the final one of both the year and the decade.

2020-01-05
Lizzo stops using Twitter

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

2020-01-28
Lizzo at Grammys

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.

2020-06-23
Lizzo's Double Nominations at BET Awards

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.

2020-06-28
Lizzo wins Best Female R&B/Pop Artist at the BET Awards

On June 28, 2020, Lizzo won the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist award at the BET Awards. She was also nominated in other categories like Best Female Hip Hop Artist and Album of the Year for 'Cuz I Love You'.

2021-08-13
Lizzo releases 'Rumors' and announces new album

On August 13, 2021, Lizzo released the song 'Rumors' and announced a new album. She described the upcoming album as 'a love album' and 'one of the most musically badass, daring and sophisticated bodies of work'.

2022-04-14
Lizzo announces 'Special' album release date

On March 23, 2022, Lizzo announced the single 'About Damn Time' and revealed the title of her fourth album, 'Special', with a release date set for July 15.

2022-04-16
Lizzo hosts and performs on Saturday Night Live

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

2022-06-10
Release of Lizzo's single 'Grrrls'

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

2022-07-15
Release of Lizzo's album 'Special'

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

2022-12-17
Lizzo performs on Saturday Night Live for the third time

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

2023-01-19
Lizzo's Record Of The Year Win for 'About Damn Time' at the 2023 GRAMMYs

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.

2023-02-04
Lizzo's Record Of The Year Acceptance Speech at the 2023 GRAMMYs

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

2023-07-21
Lizzo's single 'Pink' featured in the film Barbie

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.

2023-08-01
Lawsuit filed against Lizzo and her team

A bombshell lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles on behalf of three former tour dancers, accusing Lizzo and her dance captain of creating a toxic work environment with allegations of religious pressure, uncomfortable situations, weight-shaming, unfair firings, and racially biased attitudes.

2023-08-02
Lizzo's response to the allegations

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.

2023-08-15
Beyoncé's support for Lizzo

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.

2023-08-17
Statement from Lizzo's Big Grrl and Big Boiii dancers

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.

2024-04-03
Lizzo's Statement on 'I Quit'

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

2024-04-04
Lizzo Clarifies 'I Quit' Post

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

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