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Lizzohas called out her critics.
“All I want is to make music and make people happy and help the world be a little better than how I found it,” theGrammy winnercontinued. “But I’m starting to feel like the world doesn’t want me in it. I’m constantly up against lies being told about me for clout & views … being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look.”
Lizzo’s ‘I quit’ post.Lizzo/Instagram
Lizzo/Instagram
PEOPLE has reached out to Lizzo’s rep for comment.
While the singer didn’t reveal what prompted the statement, the post’s comment section was filled with encouraging messages from her peers.
Lattowrote, “The ppl need u Lizzo. I remember U made me keep going when I wanted to quit before. Ur soul is SO pure f— these ppl that don’t know you! TEAM LIZZO 4L.“Loni Lovecommented, “Girl don’t let them win… stay off the internet.. hug up yo man… keep working.”
Last November, the performer got candid with her fans, explaining in anInstagram postthat she wastaking time to focus on herself.
Lizzo at the 2023 BRIT Awards.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
“Hi. I’m working.. on music, myself, relationships with people and food, my anxiety, my body, my business, and my trust issues with the world.. but they are deep now, deeper than they’ve ever been. Xoxo,” wrote Lizzo.
At the start of the new year, sherevealed a new slimmed-down figurein anInstagram videoas she modeled her shapewear brandYitty’s leggings and sports bras.
“We’re putting ourselves first this year you guys. You don’t have to wait to feel like the best version of yourself. New year, new me,” said Lizzo in the clip.
On Sunday, she asked her fans to “give me a lil more time” before releasing new music.
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“I’m almost ready to be a normal human again… to be outside.. to love and trust people.. to try and make new friends… to go on live 👀… to sing and talk about my pain and joy… just give me a lil more time,” wrote Lizzo onInstagram.
source: people.com
