The clarification was in response to a cryptic statement she posted on Instagram in which she said she was “quitting” due to negative comments and online criticism. It's unclear what the singer's statement was in response to, but she posted it a day after she performed at a fundraiser for President Biden in New York. Representatives for Mr. Rizzo did not respond to requests for comment.
“All I want is to make music, make people happy, and help the world be a little better than when I met it,” she said in the post.
“But I'm starting to feel like the world doesn't want me in it,” she said. “I am constantly fighting back against the lies that are told about me in the quest for influence and fame… being the butt of jokes all the time because of my appearance… being discriminated against by people who don’t know my personality… is neglected.
“I didn't sign up for this—” she finished. “I quit.”
The statement immediately raised eyebrows from fans and social media users, who wondered if Lizzo was planning to quit her music career. Celebrities including Paris Hilton, Seth Green, and Loni Love expressed their support for Lizzo in the comments section below the post.
“All of this. The internet is not the real world. It protects you. We love you,” Sophia Bush wrote.
“I know what it feels like to feel like the world is against you,” Chrisette Michelle said. “Work through the pain for as long as you need to.”
Lizzo clarified on Tuesday that it was not her intention to quit music, but rather to leave behind online criticism and encourage others to do the same.
“With that in mind, I want to continue to move forward. I want to continue to be me,” she said in the video, which is part of another video in which she promotes her swimwear line. shared a few minutes ago.
Lizzo has been gaining attention in recent years, scoring multiple No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning the Grammy Award for Record of the Year last year. She has also had some acting gigs of her own, including appearing in the Star Wars series “The Mandalorian'' and “Hustlers.''
But she has also faced legal turmoil that has led to a wave of criticism and backlash online. In August, three of Lizzo's former dancers accused her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, charges she denied. A separate lawsuit filed last year by former employees accused Rizzo of bullying, harassment and racial discrimination. She also denied those allegations.
Her departure may have been surprising, but even if she eventually returns, it's not entirely unprecedented for a major music artist to dramatically retire or quit their art. do not have. Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, and Jay-Z have all announced their retirement or resignation from the industry, but they all find their way back to the recording booth or concert stage.