Lizzo Reveals How Being ‘Canceled’ Multiple Times Changed Her After Accusations of Promoting Eating Disorders

In her latest interview on Therapuss, Lizzo spoke openly with Jake Shane, reflecting on instances where she’s faced significant criticism. Rather than using the term “cancelled,” she prefers to say she’s encountered “backlash.” However, she’s quick to point out that despite the negativity, she remains active and moving forward.

Apart from singing, the artist also discussed her growth from the experience. Lizzo put it this way, “I see it as an opportunity for growth and learning.

For those unfamiliar, the singer, often referred to as a songstress, faced a significant scandal when she was taken to court by three former dancers and a stylist. Allegations against Lizzo included inappropriate behavior, sexual harassment, and the creation of an unprofessional atmosphere, as reported by Just Jared.

Last year, Keke Palmer’s podcast saw the Truth Hurts singer asserting that she had “committed no errors.

On Therapuss, she reminisced on past events and discussed encountering significant criticism, which occurred in 2019 when her popular track ‘Good As Hell’ was showcased in a Weight Watchers commercial following Oprah Winfrey’s acquisition of the company.

Lizzo shared that when she found out Oprah wanted to use her song, she was “overwhelmed with excitement” and exclaimed, “I can’t believe it! Oprah knows who I am!” However, later she regretted sharing the news because some people accused her of promoting eating disorders based on her post. She confessed, “I was shocked and saddened. It really hurt me when people made those accusations.

In the same interview, the artist discussed her latest album titled “Love in Real Life.” She described it as a chronicle from October 2023 to November 2024. She mentioned that every one of her albums has been influenced by her personal experiences. Furthermore, she revealed that this time around, she composed a song without a traditional “happy ending.

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2025-05-16 11:52