Lizzo accused of being ‘fatphobic’ in recent lawsuit.

Is Lizzo Really the Pro-Fat ⁤Heroine Her Fans Believe?

A new lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses the “body-positive” singer of fat-shaming dancers, among other abuses that plaintiffs say fostered a hostile work environment.

NBC News reported on the lawsuit provided⁢ by the law firm representing‌ three of Lizzo’s ex-sidekicks.

According ‌to the lawsuit, Lizzo apparently brought up a dancer’s weight after ⁣appearing at the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival.

How explicit Lizzo was about the dancer’s​ weight remains an open question, one‌ that will⁢ likely ⁣be answered in a‌ Los Angeles courtroom if the suit goes to trial. The culture created by the “body positivity” movement for which Lizzo has become a mascot, however, has radically lowered the bar‍ for what followers ​might consider body shaming.

A genuine critique‍ of⁢ a “Big Grrrls” dancer’s⁣ weight ⁢would not just‌ be out of character for the plus-size pop star, it would ‌be⁤ catastrophically ironic after raking in millions by shaming such behavior.

The Impact of Lizzo’s Body Positivity Movement

The “body positivity” movement, of which Lizzo has become a prominent figure, has sparked controversy. Any mention of Lizzo’s weight triggers routine condemnation ​as fat shaming, despite her music career being built on the destigmatization of‍ excess weight.

Lizzo herself ‌often claps back against criticism that she glorifies obesity by doubling down on gluttony.

In June, the singer temporarily locked her Twitter account out of apparent frustration over online commentary about her adopted role as the ‍queen of body positivity.

The truth hurts, but these ​wounds heal when faithfully acknowledged.

The Reality​ of America’s Obesity ​Epidemic

Nearly 42 percent of⁤ the⁣ American adult population is categorically obese, according to the ⁢Centers for Disease Control (CDC). A study‌ published last year found nearly half of those examined in a nationwide survey gained weight during ⁤the coronavirus lockdowns.

American elites from Wall Street to Hollywood have​ been eager ‍to capitalize on the⁣ modern phenomenon of millions suffering from ‍extreme weight.⁢ Lizzo was among the first to rise to stardom by branding her career on affirming obesity as a condition not to ‍treat but one to embrace. Such radical acceptance, however, comes ⁣at a cost of years in life expectancy and decades of disease.

Tristan Justice is the western correspondent for The Federalist and the author of Social Justice Redux, a conservative newsletter on culture, health, and wellness. He has also written for The Washington Examiner and The Daily Signal. His work has also been featured in Real Clear​ Politics and Fox News. Tristan graduated from George Washington ⁤University where he ​majored in political science and minored in journalism. Follow him on⁤ Twitter ⁤at @JusticeTristan or contact him at [email protected]. Sign up for Tristan’s email‌ newsletter here.