SZA has spoken out in help of buddy and collaborator Lizzo, who’s at present the topic of plenty of authorized battles accusing her of bullying and harassment
In August, Lizzo was hit with a lawsuit for bullying and harassment by quite a few members of her Big Grrrls dance group. Designer Asha Daniels later filed one other go well with claiming that the Grammy Award-winner’s workers have been compelled to work in a “racist and sexualised” setting.
Now, in an interview with Rolling Stone, SZA was requested to touch upon the latest allegations towards the ‘Juice’ singer.
“I’m simply saying, primarily based on the values and the power that I see in my buddy, I simply actually assume that she’s an attractive individual,” SZA stated. “I simply actually pray that everyone recovers from this as a result of all people deserves to heal and really feel protected and really feel cherished.”
She continued: “I simply actually hope that everyone finally ends up feeling like that when that is all stated and performed. Because that’s the underside line.”
Earlier this yr, SZA stated that she was “upset” on the on-line hate aimed on the singer, tweeting: “Do y’all truly know methods to help others or solely tear them down?” She and Lizzo labored collectively this yr on the remix of the ‘Special’ and the latter made an look on the last present of the ‘SOS’ tour.
In the preliminary lawsuit, former backup dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez declare that Lizzo created a hostile work setting, body-shamed them and pressured them into touching nude performers whereas visiting a membership in Amsterdam.
Lizzo has denied the allegations, labelling them “outrageous”. Last week, she requested the presiding choose to throw out the “false” case towards her, including that it’s “disappointing” to see her character “criticised” in such a manner.
Her lawyer additionally stated they “intend to sue for malicious prosecution after she prevails and these specious claims are dismissed”. He additionally added: “The lawsuit is a sham.”
“Any and all claims on the contrary are ridiculous, and we look ahead to proving so in a courtroom of legislation,” Lizzo’s group wrote in its response.
Two of the dancers who sued Lizzo for sexual harassment alleged they “tried to settle” the matter “in-house” however have been met with a “rebuttal”, whereas it was reported that 14 of her dancers acquired a settlement for an additional dispute. Numerous Lizzo’s ‘Big Grrl’ and ‘Big Boiiis’ dancers have additionally praised the singer in an open letter.
In different information, SZA joined Drake on ‘Slime You Out’, a single from his upcoming album ‘FOR ALL THE DOGS’, which turned controversial for a lyric that references slavery. She additionally teamed up with Jean Dawson on the stripped-back, reflective collaboration ‘No Szns’ final week.
Last month, whereas her authorized battles have been nonetheless ongoing, Lizzo was awarded the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award at this yr’s Black Music Coalition Gala.
