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Lizzo Slams Body Shaming, Advocates for Body Autonomy

12/5/2025

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Lizzo responded to a viral 'fat joke' about her body on December 4, 2025, emphasizing body autonomy.
In an Instagram post featuring a poolside selfie in a yellow bikini, she called the joke "dumb" and noted that body criticism persists regardless of size.
She urged followers to reject body shaming and cited a Substack essay about how weight overshadowed her musical talent.

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Lizzo responded to a viral 'fat joke' about her body on December 4, 2025, emphasizing body autonomy.
In an Instagram post featuring a poolside selfie in a yellow bikini, she called the joke "dumb" and noted that body criticism persists regardless of size.
She urged followers to reject body shaming and cited a Substack essay about how weight overshadowed her musical talent.