Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, songwriter and rapper. She is a founding member of indie hip hop groups The Chalice, Grrrl Prty, The Clerb, Ellypseas, and Absynthe. Her debut album, Lizzobangers, was released in 2013. She released her second album, Big Grrrl Small World, in 2015. Soon afterward, she released the 2016 major-label EP Coconut Oil. On April 19, 2019, she released Cuz I Love You, her third studio album. After struggling with body issues at an early age, Lizzo became an advocate for body positivity and self-love, while creating diversity the focus of her music, in regards to one’s body (in “Fitness” and “Juice”), sexuality (“Boys”), race (“My Skin”) and more. Her group of back-up dancers, the Big Grrrls, consists of all plus-size dancers. Highlighting body inclusivity and celebrating individuality, Lizzo appeared in ModCloth‘s “Say It Louder” campaign. It launched on June 11, 2018. In the same month, she sported the first plus-size outfit made for FIT‘s Future of Fashion runway show by Grace Insogna at an LGBTQ event at Pride Island. – Wikipedia

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