Melissa Viviane Jefferson, known professionally as Lizzo, is an award winning singer, rapper, songwriter and flutist.
Lizzo is multifaceted
Lizzo is multitalented
Lizzo is stunning
Lizzo is beautiful
Lizzo is a trailblazer
Lizzo is a real model
Lizzo is an influencer
Lizzo is hard working
Lizzo deserves all her trophies and accolades
Lizzo doesn’t deserve to be hated on for being a “big girl”
Lizzo doesn’t deserve to be disrespected for being comfortable in her own skin
Lizzo doesn’t deserve to be ridiculed for being vulnerable
Lizzo doesn’t deserve to be harnessed by the so-called body positive community, when she decides to prioritise her physical health and wellness
Lizzo doesn’t have to be your cup of tea but she is loved by millions, including me.
Lizzo is a phenomenal Black woman
Period.
If Adele and other non Black women like her can be celebrated solely on their talents, so should Lizzo.
It is a great shame that Black women in the music industry only achieve mainstream success if they are overtly sexual i.e.raunchy, eye candy, sole purpose to provide sexual pleasure (typically to men)
And of course fair skinned,slim, basically far removed from presenting any African phenotypical features.
Please support Black women for their God given talents the way you honour and celebrate Adele (a white woman) for just being a singer/songwriter.
Lizzo is basically the Black equivalent of [big] Adele only Lizzo has a more bubbly personality.
Some might say Adele comes without any gimmicks, that may be true but remember the barrier to international stardom and success isn’t the same for Black women ♀️
This song with my headphones on… transports me…. The Debarge vocals & the magic that was 70’s/80’s r&b… lightning in a bottle. There will indeed NEVER BE another sound as pure.
