Lizzo Responds to Dancer Allegations on Instagram

Pop star Lizzo has released a statement on Instagram in response allegations of creating a toxic work environment.

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00:00 Lizzo has released an official statement after allegations from her tour dancers surfaced.

00:05 The dancers accused Lizzo of creating a toxic work environment, including alleged sexual

00:09 harassment and body shaming.

00:11 The pop star took to Instagram to release her statement, writing, "These sensationalized

00:16 stories are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were

00:20 told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.

00:24 With passion comes hard work and high standards.

00:27 Sometimes I have to make hard decisions, but it's never my intention to make anyone feel

00:31 uncomfortable or like they aren't valued as an important part of the team."

00:35 The lengthy statement continues on to deny all of the dancers' claims, and Lizzo thanked

00:39 those who have supported her over the past few days.

00:42 Lizzo's dancers' attorney called the statement "dismissive" and said it adds to his client's

00:46 stress.

00:47 (whooshing)

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