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Lizzo Vows Fight As Judge Dismisses Most Harassment Claims

6/8/2026

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Lizzo addressed her harassment lawsuit on the Today show, declaring she is not afraid to fight.
Accusers claimed a hostile work environment and sexual harassment.
A judge dismissed most claims after one accuser dropped the fat-shaming allegation.
Lizzo said she could have settled but chose to keep fighting.
Following the June 5 release of “Bitch,” Nicki Minaj mocked Lizzo as “Fat Lizzo.”

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Lizzo addressed her harassment lawsuit on the Today show, declaring she is not afraid to fight.
Accusers claimed a hostile work environment and sexual harassment.
A judge dismissed most claims after one accuser dropped the fat-shaming allegation.
Lizzo said she could have settled but chose to keep fighting.
Following the June 5 release of “Bitch,” Nicki Minaj mocked Lizzo as “Fat Lizzo.”