What Happened to Lizzo? Lawsuits, Corsets, and a Fierce Comeback

What happened to Lizzo? lawsuits, corsets & comeback noise.

Lizzo has never exactly disappeared quietly. But over the past year and a half, she did kind of… fade. From dominating the charts and owning red carpets, to fighting lawsuits, slamming critics, and telling the internet she "quits" — fans are asking: what actually happened to Lizzo?

Here’s everything — the highs, the lows, and what she’s cooking up next.

⚖️ lawsuits & a PR mess

Let’s rewind to August 2023 — three of Lizzo’s ex-dancers filed a bombshell lawsuit. Allegations included sexual harassment, weight-shaming, and an unsafe work environment. Yikes.

Lizzo said she was “blindsided,” defending herself in a statement:

“These were people I respected. I never intended harm.”

Weeks later, her former stylist filed a separate suit claiming the tour team fostered a “racist and sexualized” environment. Lizzo was dropped from that case as a named party, but the legal fallout continues.

🛑 “I quit” (but not really)

In March 2024, she took to Instagram with a now-iconic post:

“I QUIT.”

Just that. No caption. The internet melted down.

Was it retirement? A meltdown? Lizzo later clarified:

“What I’m quitting is the negativity. Not music.”

Still, the post marked a turning point — she vanished from social feeds for weeks. A reset.

🔥 viral corset moment + clapbacks

By May 2025, Lizzo was back — and looking different.

She showed up to Amazon MGM’s Upfronts in NYC wearing a fire-engine red corset and a miniskirt that had fans (and critics) doing a double take. Her visibly slimmer waist launched a new wave of speculation and Ozempic rumors.

Her response?

“I’m over 200 pounds. I’ve got double-digit pants on. I’m big.”

She called the transformation “weight release,” not weight loss. According to her, it began with cutting toxic energy, not calories — though she later admitted she ditched sugary foods, cut coffee, and follows a calorie deficit. On TikTok, she said she lost 16% body fat, slowly, over time.

She told The Breakfast Club:

“When I was bigger, I felt skinnier than I do now... Skinny is a feeling, not a look.”

😶 fame, isolation & the anti-fame PSA

In a raw interview with Ziwe, Lizzo dropped another truth bomb:

“I don’t have any friends.”

She talked about how fame changed everything — even the way people spoke to her.

“It gets weird when you're famous. You stay the same, everything else changes.”

She warned young artists not to chase fame for fame’s sake:

“Be rich, be artistic. But don’t be famous. You can’t leave fame. It doesn’t end.”

🎶 music again? a soft return

Lizzo’s not done. In early 2025, she released Still Bad, her first single in over a year, and performed live at a surprise showcase.

In March, she walked the Vanity Fair Oscars party carpet with longtime partner Myke Wright, serving old-Hollywood glam. It was the first time she looked truly at ease in a long while.

📌 so what happened?

• She got sued. Publicly, painfully.

• She “quit.” Emotionally, not musically.

• She changed. Health, outlook, wardrobe.

• She got real. About fame, body image, boundaries.

• She’s back. Quietly, and on her own terms.

Whether you love her, criticize her, or are just curious — Lizzo’s not gone. She’s just rewriting her story without asking for your approval.

🤔 People Also Ask

How did Lizzo lose her weight?
Lizzo lost weight through a gradual process she calls "weight release." She achieved it by maintaining a calorie deficit, cutting out sugary foods, eliminating Starbucks drinks and coffee, and prioritizing savory meals. She’s also focused on mental and emotional wellness, saying it started with “cleansing her mind and energy.”

What does Lizzo struggle with?
Lizzo has spoken openly about struggling with the pressures of fame, public criticism of her body, and feeling isolated. She has also addressed mental health challenges and the difficulty of maintaining friendships as her fame has grown.

How much did Lizzo weigh at her heaviest?
While Lizzo hasn’t revealed her exact heaviest weight, she stated in a recent interview that she is currently “well over 200 pounds” and wears “double-numbered pants.” She has since lost 16% of her body fat.

How many kids does Lizzo have?
As of 2025, Lizzo does not have any children.