Lizzo shuts down body shamers in empowering TikTok video
Yessss Queen
Last updated 11th Jun 2020
Lizzo has taken to TikTok to share an inspiring video in which she shuts down body shamers. In the video, posted earlier this week (9th June), the star tells body shamers, "I am beautiful, I am strong, I do my job and I stay on my job".
The 32-year-old begins the video with clips of herself working out, saying, "Hey, so i've been working out consistently for the last five years, and it may come as a surprise to some of y'all, but I'm not working out to have your ideal body type- I'm working out to have my ideal body type."
The singer continues, "And you know what type that is? None of your f---ing business, because I am beautiful, I am strong, I do my job and I stay on my job."
Lizzo can then be seen showing off her curves in various items of swimwear and lingerie, while continuing, "So, next time you wanna come for somebody, and judge them, whether they drink kale smoothies or eat McDonald's, or work out, or not work out- how about you look at your own f---ing self and worry about your own god damn body, because health is not just determined on what you look like on the outside."
She continues, "Health is also what happens on the inside, and a lot of y’all need to do a f---ing cleanse for your insides."
The star concluded the video by saying, "Namaste, have a great day", before signing off. Since posting the fiery video on Tuesday, the video has gained over 10 million views, collecting 3.4 million likes and over 85 thousand comments.
The comments are flooded with supportive messages for the star, with one fan writing, 'YAAAS QUEEN SAY IT!!!' (sic) and another saying, 'WE STAN A WOMEN WHO LOVES HERSELF 😌😌😌💗💗💗' (sic).
Check out Lizzo's career timeline so far...
After studying classical music at the University of Houston, Lizzo lived out of her car for a year following her father's death to break into the music industry. She moved to Minneapolis in 2011, performing with various indie bands including Lizzo & the Larva Ink.
Lizzo also performed as part of a three-piece band the Chalice, releasing an album in 2012. She released her solo debut album, 'Lizzobangers', in 2013, and it was re-released on Virgin Records a year later.
She toured as a support act for Har Mar Superstar in 2013, and also sang with his band. Lizzo worked on a body positivity campaign What's Underneath for StyleLikeU in 2014, writing the song 'My Skin' after being inspired by the project.
Collaborating with pop icon Prince in 2014 on his album Plectrumelectrum, Lizzo called it "surreal... almost like a fairytale" and that it was "something I will never actually get over." Her second studio album 'Big Grrrl Small World' was released in 2015, and she briefly became a host for MTV.
Lizzo signed with Atlantic Records in 2016, and put out EP 'Coconut Oil that same year, which featured 'Good As Hell', and received huge critical acclaim - with many praising Lizzo for her inspirational lyrics about self-love and self-acceptance.
She went on the 'Good As Hell Tour' in 2017, and also appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race. The following year, she toured with the likes of Haim and Florence and The Machine.
2018.was a big year for Lizzo in different ways - she became a hugely influential figure regarding body positivity, featuring in campaigns and on the covers of magazines. She released her third album 'Cuz I Love You' in January 2019, spawning singles 'Juice' and Tempo featuring Missy Elliott. She then performed at Coachella Festival.
In 2019, she performed at Glastonbury Festival, and released a remix of 'Good As Hell' featuring Ariana Grande. In February 2020, Lizzo told us that she'd love to work with Ariana again - this time on brand new music... Make it happen!
You tell 'em, Lizzo! 💪