Lizzo Addresses Body-Shaming in Instagram Post

Lizzo, the Grammy-winning singer known for hits like "Truth Hurts" and "About Damn Time," addressed online body-shaming on December 4 by posting a defiant message on Instagram, responding to a viral joke targeting her weight.

In the post, which featured a photo of herself in a yellow and black snakeskin bikini, Lizzo wrote that she had seen the joke circulating widely. "It was a dumb joke, and they were just laughing at me because I'm fat," she stated. She urged followers to resist such criticism, adding, "Let me be a reminder to everyone to NEVER let anyone shame you for what you choose to do with your body." Lizzo emphasized the futility of seeking approval from detractors, noting, "Because when you're big, they talk sh*t, when you're small, they talk sh*t. Your body will never be good enough for them because it's not FOR them. It's for you."

The 37-year-old artist, whose full name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, has been candid about her body throughout her career. She concluded the caption with a sharp retort to critics: "If I get a BBL, mind your business. If I lose 100lbs, mind your business. If I gain every pound back and then some mind your f***ing business. Anyways my fat...