Lizzo says ‘I’m not the villain’ over sexual harassment allegations by former dance troupe members

Lizzo has insisted she is “not the villain” as she is sued by three former dancers over allegations of sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work atmosphere.

The criticism, filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, was introduced in opposition to the Truth Hurts singer, actual identify Melissa Viviane Jefferson, and her manufacturing firm Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc (BGBT).

It additionally highlights alleged behaviour from Shirlene Quigley, the captain of Lizzo’s dance group.

The three dancers – Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez – declare they have been topic to sexual, spiritual and racial harassment, incapacity discrimination, assault and false imprisonment, amongst different allegations.

Ms Davis and Ms Williams have been finally fired from their positions, whereas Ms Rodriguez resigned over the “appalling behaviour”, based on West Coast Employment Lawyers, who’re representing the plaintiffs.

In a press release posted on Instagram, Lizzo stated: “I am not here to be looked at as a victim, but I also know that I am not he villain that people and the media have portrayed me to be these last few days.”