Lizzo's lawyer reached out to a magazine, sharing documentation that confirmed Lizzo's intention to take legal action against her dancers
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In an intriguing twist in the ongoing legal feud, the clash between Lizzo and her backup dancers has taken an unforeseen course. What was once a simmering dispute behind closed doors has now burst into the spotlight, with Lizzo herself gearing up to file a countersuit against her dancers, citing 'malicious prosecution.' This unexpected revelation emerged just this week, as Lizzo's legal representative, Marty Singer, opted to publicly air the singer's side of the story.
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News broke as Lizzo's lawyer reached out to People magazine, sharing documentation that confirmed Lizzo's intention to take legal action against her dancers. The trio in question—Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez—had previously claimed in their petition that Lizzo coerced them into performing during a tour. However, fresh information paints a different picture. Apparently, on March 5, 2023, the three dancers were seen "happily cavorting backstage" with performers from Crazy Horse's topless cabaret show in Paris.
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Breaking her silence on the matter, Lizzo has made her perspective clear, despite maintaining relative silence before this. In a statement, she addressed images that depicted the plaintiffs enjoying themselves backstage after a topless show in Amsterdam—a show they had previously complained about in their lawsuit. Lizzo's legal team also submitted documents that highlighted a series of arguments from the dancers' lawsuit. Interestingly, these documents seemed to avoid discussing their dance master, who faces allegations of sexual harassment.
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This legal storm began in August 2023, when some of Lizzo's dancers initiated a lawsuit against her and their dance captain, Shirlene Quigley. The lawsuit alleged workplace misconduct, accusing Lizzo of taking dancers to strip clubs without consent and pressuring dissenting members to leave. The dance captain, however, faced even graver allegations, including sexual harassment and body shaming. Despite her fervent advocacy for body positivity, Lizzo vehemently refuted these claims, dismissing them as exaggerated. Her chosen platform for asserting her innocence was Instagram, where she firmly declared that the lawsuit lacked any credible basis.
The situation has undoubtedly put a spotlight on Lizzo's character and the dynamics within her touring crew. As the legal proceedings unfold, the public awaits further developments to understand the truth behind these serious allegations.
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