Azealia Banks has criticised Lizzo for saying she is quitting the music industry because she was tired of being a ‘joke because of how I look’.
The American rapper, 32, bluntly told the Juice hitmaker, 35, ‘self deprecation was certainly the aesthetic you chose to introduce yourself with’ and said she had given the ‘public licence to laugh at you’ with Instagram posts such as lying nude in a bath of skittles.
On Friday, Lizzo stunned fans when she revealed she was putting fame behind her as she was ‘tired of getting dragged by everyone’ and being criticised ‘because of how I look’ in an Instagram announcement.
And while many stars showed their support, Azealia told Lizzo to ‘change the narrative’ and to ‘stop playing the victim’ and focus on her music instead.
She said: ‘I took back my criticism of you because it definitely clicked in my mind that I definitely wasn’t getting my point about the ways in which insidious people in corporate culture where positioning you to push demeaning initiatives, but sis…… your handle is “lizzo be eating,”….
Azealia Banks has criticised Lizzo for saying she is quitting the music industry because she was tired of being a ‘joke because of how I look’
The American rapper bluntly told the Juice hitmaker, 35, ‘Self deprecation was certainly the aesthetic you chose to introduce yourself with’
‘You’ve definitely given the public license to laugh at and with you by twerking at the Burger King counter and bathing in a tub of skittles… Self deprecation was certainly the aesthetic you chose to introduce yourself with.
‘So I don’t see why you’d play victim rather than just stop intentionally inviting people to make jokes about that. You’re a beautiful girl, with a handle on music theory, Grammy awards and tons of success, just change the narrative and go high brow philharmonic on these h**s and collab with ryuchi sakamoto’ (sic).
In her post, Lizzo wrote: ‘I’m getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet.
‘All I want is to make music and make people happy and help the world be a little better than how I found it.
‘But I’m starting to feel like the world doesn’t want me in it.
‘I’m constantly up against lies being told about me for clout & views… being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look.
‘My character being picked apart by people who don’t know me and disrespecting my name.’
‘I didn’t sign up for this s**t. I quit.’
Azealia told Lizzo to ‘change the narrative’ and to ‘stop playing the victim’ and focus on her music instead
‘You’ve definitely given the public license to laugh at and with you by twerking at the Burger King counter and bathing in a tub of skittles’, she said (Lizzo pictured twerking)
Her post comes just one day after the lawyer for Lizzo’s three ex-dancers that previously sued her for sexual harassment slammed ‘shameful’ President Joe Biden for letting her perform at his $25million Radio City fundraiser on Thursday.
Last year in August, the music artist was notably sued by three of her ex-dancers – Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez – who accused her of sexual harassment as well as creating a hostile work environment.
Their lawyer, Ron Zambrano, told NewsNation in regards to Thursday’s performance, ‘It’s shameful that Lizzo would be chosen to headline an event like this amid such egregious allegations.’
‘Without getting into the politics, I can’t imagine why anyone would want Lizzo representing them in any way given her reprehensible behaviour. It’s just a terrible look.’
The ex-dancers had also accused Lizzo in the lawsuit filed in August of weight-shaming and claimed that they were forced to touch a nude performer while at a strip club in Amsterdam.
Her post comes just one day after the lawyer for Lizzo’s three ex-dancers that previously sued her for sexual harassment slammed ‘shameful’ President Joe Biden for letting her perform at his $25million Radio City fundraiser on Thursday
The filing stated the trio also accused the Truth Hurts hitmaker of allegedly ‘inviting cast members to take turns touching the nude performers,’ inside the club.
The star, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, allegedly encouraged ‘catching dildos launched from the performers’ vaginas, and eating bananas protruding from the performers’ vaginas.’
According to NBC News at the time, the dancers’ lawyer, Ron Zambrano, expressed, ‘The stunning nature of how Lizzo and her management team treated their performers seems to go against everything Lizzo stands for publicly.’
He continued, ‘While privately she weight-shames her dancers and demeans them in ways that are not only illegal but absolutely demoralizing.’
In the lawsuit, accusations and claims were listed in detail, including the Amsterdam club incident.
After the lawsuit came to light, Lizzo broke her silence on Instagram and stated the claims were both ‘unbelievable’ and ‘outrageous.’
She wrote in a statement, ‘These last few days have been gut wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing.’
‘My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.’
‘These sensationalized stories are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional,’ the singer continued.
‘As an artist I have always been very passionate about what I do,’ Lizzo said, adding that she takes her music ‘seriously.’
The star wrote that she is not a ‘victim’ but also not a ‘villain,’ adding, ‘I am very open with my sexuality and expressing myself but I cannot accept or allow people to use that openness to make me out to be something I am not.’
She concluded with, ‘I’m hurt but I will not let the good work I’ve done in the world be overshadowed by this. I want to thank everyone who has reached out in support to lift me up during this difficult time.’
Last month in February, Lizzo’s request to have the case dismissed was denied by a L.A. County Superior Court judge and ruled the case will continue to go forward.
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