1. Lizzo attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, Cuz I Love You, which peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200.
46 Facts About Lizzo
1. 2.
In 2021, Lizzo released the single "Rumors", which debuted in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100.
3.
Lizzo was classically trained as a flutist for eight years, from the age of ten until she graduated from Alief Elsik High School in 2006, where she had started rapping.
4.
Lizzo dropped out of college and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2011.
5.
Lizzo toured the US and UK in the fall of 2013, opening for Har Mar Superstar and singing with his band.
6.
In October 2013, Lizzo won City Pages "Picked to Click" award for best new Twin Cities artist.
7.
Later that year, Lizzo shared the stage with St Paul and the Broken Bones, performing "A Change Is Gonna Come" together.
8.
In September 2014, Lizzo was featured alongside her Chalice bandmates Sophia Eris and Claire de Lune on the song "BoyTrouble" on Prince's and 3rdeyegirl's album Plectrumelectrum.
9.
Lizzo was one of the hosts of MTV's short-lived 2016 live music performance series Wonderland.
10.
Lizzo co-wrote each song on the album, while enlisting Ricky Reed, Christian Rich, Dubbel Dutch, and Jesse Shatkin for the album's production.
11.
In early 2018, Lizzo toured with both Haim and Florence and the Machine.
12.
Lizzo was profiled in the June 2018 Teen Vogue Music Issue.
13.
In 2019, in addition to her musical projects, Lizzo ventured into acting, with a voice performance in the animated film UglyDolls, and a supporting part in the crime comedy-drama film Hustlers.
14.
Lizzo became the third female rapper to top the Hot 100 without a featured artist.
15.
The music video for the song, in which Lizzo "marries herself", has amassed more than 220 million views on YouTube.
16.
Lizzo is well known for her ability to play the flute.
17.
Lizzo began playing as a child, and has continued to improve her flute playing skills into adulthood.
18.
Lizzo has performed with her flute, which she has named Sasha Flute, in several of her musical performances, including when she performed "Truth Hurts" at the 2019 BET Awards.
19.
On July 23,2019, Lizzo was nominated for Push Artist of the Year and Best New Artist at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
20.
Lizzo performed a medley of "Truth Hurts" and "Good as Hell" at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards; her performance received critical praise.
21.
Lizzo made her Saturday Night Live debut as a musical guest on the December 21,2019, episode, which Eddie Murphy hosted.
22.
In January 2020, Lizzo headlined FOMO Festival, performing in four Australian cities and Auckland, New Zealand.
23.
Lizzo performed a sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House, where she had previously performed as a young flute player.
24.
Lizzo opened the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards with a medley of "Cuz I Love You" and "Truth Hurts", and won three awards at the ceremony.
25.
Lizzo received eleven nominations at the 2020 Billboard Music Award, winning one for Top Song Sales Artist.
26.
On March 23,2022, Lizzo announced the single "About Damn Time" was to be released on April 14.
27.
Lizzo returned to Saturday Night Live as host and musical guest for the April 16,2022, episode.
28.
On July 15,2022, Lizzo released her fourth studio album, Special, which earned acclaim from music critics upon its release.
29.
Lizzo served as a contributing writer and producer on SZA's critically acclaimed second album SOS, co-writing the song "F2F".
30.
Lizzo collaborated with SZA on the remix of the song "Special", the title track of her album of the same name.
31.
On December 17,2022, Lizzo returned to Saturday Night Live for her third appearance as a musical guest, with Austin Butler hosting.
32.
Lizzo replaced the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs due to member Nick Zinner having pneumonia.
33.
On February 15,2025, Lizzo started teasing a new project titled "LIRL" by sharing a video clip on social media, slated with a release date on February 28.
34.
Lizzo later stated that she considers herself an ally and "leans heterosexual".
35.
Lizzo is considered a role model and advocate for body positivity and self-confidence.
36.
In March 2025, Lizzo posted a video revealing that she had gradually achieved significant weight loss.
37.
Lizzo has been doing daily fitness routines since January 2024, while continuing to advocate for body positivity.
38.
In December 2019, Lizzo sparked controversy at a Los Angeles Lakers game when she danced and twerked to her song "Juice" on camera while wearing a dress that revealed her thong.
39.
Lizzo often discusses her mental health and its impact on her career.
40.
Lizzo grew up attending the Church of God in Christ.
41.
In 2022, Lizzo was romantically linked to comedian Myke Wright.
42.
Lizzo has denied the allegations made against her, calling them "unbelievable" and "too outrageous not to be addressed".
43.
Lizzo denied the allegations, with her spokesperson calling it an "absurd publicity-stunt lawsuit".
44.
Lizzo donated $500,000 to Planned Parenthood after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization.
45.
Lizzo endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 US presidential election.
46.
Primarily a rapper, Lizzo incorporated singing into her debut record.