Lizzo: 10 things you should know about the musician

1. Lizzo is an American singer and rapper

Lizzo is an American recording artist known best for songs like ‘Juice’, ‘Boys’, and ‘Good As Hell’ and her albums ‘Cuz I Love You’ and ‘Special’. The talented singer and rapper often incorporates themes of confidence and self-love into her music. Lizzo is also a talented flautist, having studied the instrument from a young age. Here are some facts about the talented musician that you might not have known before.

2. How old is Lizzo?

Lizzo was born April 27, 1988. She is 35 years old and her star sign is Taurus.

3.  What is Lizzo’s hometown? Where did Lizzo grow up?

Lizzo lived in Detroit, Michigan for the first 10 years of her life before her family relocated to Houston, Texas. In an interview, Lizzo revealed that when she was younger, she used to call into a local Houston radio station and freestyle rap in order to win competitions and show off her abilities.

4. What college did Lizzo attend? What did Lizzo study?

Lizzo attended University of Houston where she was in the marching band and studied classical flute performance.

5. Who is Lizzo dating? Does she have a boyfriend?

Yes! Lizzo has a boyfriend. His name is Myke Wright and they tend to keep their relationship low key. Lizzo confirmed the news on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM show in 202. Myke is an actor and comedian and has played a few small roles in shows including Breaking & Entering, How to Be A Grown Up, and Doubting Thomas. In an interview with The Breakfast Club, Lizzo revealed that she and Myke have known each other since before she was famous

6. Lizzo says she doesn’t “ascribe to just one thing” when it comes to her đť‘ eđť‘Ąuality.

Speaking to Teen Vogue, Lizzo opened up about her 𝑠e𝑥uality. “When it comes to 𝑠e𝑥uality or gender, I personally don’t ascribe to just one thing. I cannot sit here right now and tell you I’m just one thing,” she said. “That’s why the colors for LGBTQ+ are a rainbow! Because there’s a spectrum, and right now we try to keep it black and white. That’s just not working for me,” she told the publication.

7. Lizzo is an accomplished flute player

Lizzo is a classically trained flute player. She has been playing the flute since she was a young child and played in the marching band at University of Houston. Lizzo often plays flute during her live shows and has said in interview that one of the ways she learned early on was by playing along to the radio.

8. ”Truth Hurts” became Lizzo’s first number one single of 2019.

Truth Hurts by Lizzo scored her first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 2019. It’s interesting to note that ‘Truth Hurts’ reached unprecedented levels of popularity in 2018 and 2019, despite being released in 2017.

9. Lizzo was accused of a creating a hostile work environment by three former dancers.

On 2 August 2023, Lizzo was named in a lawsuit that accused her of creating a hostile work environment. Three former dancers say the pop star subjected them to 𝑠e𝑥ual and racial discrimination, fat shaming and physical and emotional abuse. Lizzo issued a statement on Instagram denying the claims, calling them “unbelievable, too outrageous and sensationalized”. Lizzo’s lawyer has said the star intends to sue her former backup dancers for “malicious prosecution”.

 

10. Lizzo became vegan in April 2020

Lizzo became vegan in April 2020. Before becoming vegan, Lizzo was vegetarian for seven years. She often shares TikToks of her plant-based meals, promoting the lifestyle and giving meal inspiration to her fans. She said: “Being plant-based and vegan has been pretty easy except when I am hungover.”