Lizzo returned to the stage in Los Angeles for her first solo concert since facing a sexual harassment lawsuit from three former backup dancers. In a heartfelt speech, she shared her battle with depression, revealing she previously “didn’t want to live anymore.” A transformative moment occurred when a fan’s loving gesture helped lift her spirits. Lizzo emphasized the importance of real-life support over online interactions and encouraged those struggling with depression to reach out. Despite facing legal challenges, including dismissed allegations, Lizzo expressed confidence in her innocence, stating, “Let’s be clear, I did nothing wrong.”
Lizzo made her comeback on stage Wednesday with her first solo concert since the 2023 uproar surrounding a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by three of her backup dancers. Speaking candidly to the audience at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, the Grammy award-winning artist revealed that she experienced a phase where she “didn’t want to live anymore” and discussed the “life-saving” moment that helped her overcome that depression.
This heartfelt speech went viral, captured in a TikTok video that showcases the singer acknowledging how the love and support from her fans helped her rise above such a dark time.
“About a year and a half ago, I was in such a dark depression. I was so heartbroken … that I didn’t want to live anymore,” Lizzo shared.
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In 2023, three of Lizzo’s former dancers filed a lawsuit against her, claiming she subjected them to sexual, religious, and racial harassment, along with weight shaming and creating a hostile work environment. In December, some allegations, including harassment, were dismissed, but a judge allowed the case to proceed to trial.
“I was deeply afraid of people and I didn’t want to be seen. But eventually, I conquered that fear and went to a concert. While walking through the crowd, something miraculous happened. A stranger looked at me and said, ‘Lizzo, I love you.’ We hugged, and it felt incredible. Soon after, it became 10 people, then 100, then 1,000, and finally, 10,000 people showering me with love and support.”
She continued, “It was f–king life-saving.” Lizzo added, “After that experience, I thought, ‘Damn, you can’t get this kind of s–t on the Internet, bro,’” eliciting laughter from the crowd. “This is the kind of love you can only feel in real life.”
Lizzo clarified that she wasn’t sharing her story to seek sympathy, joking, “We’re beyond that. Look at me, bitch! Ha!” However, she emphasized her intent was to share her experience with anyone who might be struggling with their own depression.
“It’s a universal feeling, and I know I sound like a broken record, but I say it all the time: Reach out. I say it because it’s so f–king hard to do,” she mentioned.
Lizzo also subtly referred to the economic troubles during the second Trump administration: “If you’re upset about the government, reach out to someone else who’s upset about the government.”
In December, Lizzo told Keke Palmer she felt “blindsided” by the allegations: “I was literally living my dream, then the tour wrapped up, and three ex-dancers completely blindsided me with a lawsuit.” She added, “Let’s be clear, I did nothing wrong.”
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