{"id":1894,"date":"2025-07-06T14:39:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T14:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=1894"},"modified":"2025-07-07T16:54:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T16:54:30","slug":"lizzo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/lizzo\/","title":{"rendered":"Lizzo Profile, Biography, Lists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lizzo.png\" alt=\"Lizzo\" class=\"wp-image-1895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lizzo.png 367w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lizzo-250x341.png 250w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lizzo-150x204.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lizzo-50x68.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lizzo-100x136.png 100w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lizzo-200x272.png 200w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lizzo-300x409.png 300w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lizzo-350x477.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lizzo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lists:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-135-most-stylish-big-beautiful-women-in-the-world\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-135-most-stylish-big-beautiful-women-in-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Life &amp; Musical Roots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Born<\/strong> as Melissa Viviane Jefferson on April&nbsp;27,&nbsp;1988, in Detroit, Michigan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relocated to Houston at age 10, where gospel, rap, and classical music shaped her artistic foundation. She began playing the flute in fifth grade and later earned a music scholarship to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uh.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.uh.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Houston<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At 14, formed her first rap group, Cornrow Clique\u2014the stage name \u201cLizzo\u201d stems from a play on \u201cLissa\u201d and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GRKmpn3SBdw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GRKmpn3SBdw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jay-Z\u2019s \u201cIzzo.\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Career &amp; Breakthrough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post-college, Lizzo lived in her car while striving to establish a career in music; after briefly working in Denver, she moved to Minneapolis in 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joined groups like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reverbnation.com\/ellypseas\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.reverbnation.com\/ellypseas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ellypseas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/first-avenue.com\/performer\/the-chalice\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/first-avenue.com\/performer\/the-chalice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Chalice<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/first-avenue.com\/performer\/grrrl-prty\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/first-avenue.com\/performer\/grrrl-prty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grrrl Prty<\/a>, and even featured on Prince\u2019s 2014 album <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XtEIWZDXg5k\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XtEIWZDXg5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plectrumelectrum<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solo Stardom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Independent albums <strong><em>Lizzobangers<\/em><\/strong> (2013) and <strong><em>Big Grrrl Small World<\/em><\/strong> (2015) paved the way to her major-label signing with <a href=\"https:\/\/nice.life\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nice.life\/\">Nice Life<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticrecords.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticrecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlantic<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gained mainstream acclaim with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NqjPqsry7no\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NqjPqsry7no\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Cuz I Love You<\/em><\/strong> (2019)<\/a>. Hits like \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XaCrQL_8eMY&amp;pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XaCrQL_8eMY&amp;pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juice<\/a>,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Srq1FqFPwj0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Srq1FqFPwj0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tempo<\/a>,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SmbmeOgWsqE\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SmbmeOgWsqE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Good as Hell<\/a>,\u201d and the sleeper viral smash \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P00HMxdsVZI\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P00HMxdsVZI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Truth Hurts<\/a>\u201d (a 2017 song) dominated the charts. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P00HMxdsVZI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Truth Hurts<\/a>\u201d became the longest-running solo rap #1 by a female artist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continued her streak with <strong><em>Special<\/em><\/strong> (2022), featuring the Grammy-winning single \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IXXxciRUMzE\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IXXxciRUMzE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About Damn Time<\/a>\u201d (#1 hit and Record of the Year).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest release: <strong><em>My Face Hurts from Smiling<\/em><\/strong> (mixtape, June 27, 2025), featuring SZA and Doja Cat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead single of her upcoming fifth album, <em>Love in Real Life<\/em>, released early 2025 with singles like \u201cLove in Real Life\u201d and \u201cStill Bad.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards &amp; Achievements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grammy Awards:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NqjPqsry7no\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NqjPqsry7no\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Cuz I Love You<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/em>: Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best Pop Solo Performance (\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P00HMxdsVZI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Truth Hurts<\/a>\u201d), Best Traditional R&amp;B (\u201cJerome\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IXXxciRUMzE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About Damn Time<\/a>\u201d: Record of the Year (2023 Grammys).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional accolades: Billboard Music, BET, Soul Train awards; Time\u2019s <em>Entertainer of the Year<\/em> (2019); Primetime Emmy Award for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt16232892\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt16232892\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lizzo\u2019s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyond Music \u2013 Acting &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acting<\/strong>: Voiced a character in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UglyDolls\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UglyDolls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UglyDolls<\/a><\/em> and appeared in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5503686\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5503686\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hustlers<\/a><\/em> (both 2019).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Television<\/strong>: Hosted Amazon\u2019s <em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt16232892\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt16232892\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lizzo\u2019s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls<\/a><\/em><\/em> (2022\u2013present), earning multiple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business<\/strong>: Launched inclusive shapewear brand <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yitty.fabletics.com\/yitty-by-lizzo?__cf_chl_tk=635ZZQclbWbAOf3kVeB.KxukxR0FrSph2RmrboxjSHE-1751706156-1.0.1.1-tF9VG73IBsM_Kl5F9iuhA1JgGbBPNE8oJiSkwWF3hvU\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/yitty.fabletics.com\/yitty-by-lizzo?__cf_chl_tk=635ZZQclbWbAOf3kVeB.KxukxR0FrSph2RmrboxjSHE-1751706156-1.0.1.1-tF9VG73IBsM_Kl5F9iuhA1JgGbBPNE8oJiSkwWF3hvU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yitty<\/a><\/strong> (with Fabletics, 2022).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Philanthropy &amp; Influence<\/strong>: A fierce advocate for body confidence, self-love, and LGBTQ+ equality\u2014her public advice encourages empowerment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health, Public Challenges &amp; Comeback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faced 2023 allegations by former dancers; she acknowledged a gap year from music but is actively returning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2025, she underwent a health transformation: BMI down 10.5 points, 16\u202f% body fat reduced, and embraced a holistic lifestyle\u2014mindful eating, cardio, strength training\u2014while affirming she remains a body positivity icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admitted trying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/drugs\/ozempic\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/drugs\/ozempic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ozempic<\/a> in 2023 but ultimately achieved results through diet and discipline, reinforcing self-acceptance for all choices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultural Impact &amp; Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A triple threat\u2014<strong>singer, rapper, flutist<\/strong>\u2014her performances (with \u201cSasha Flute\u201d) are celebrated for their energy and authenticity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Style icon: stunned audiences at the <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/2025-bet-awards-lizzo-corset-minidress-photos-11751468\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/people.com\/2025-bet-awards-lizzo-corset-minidress-photos-11751468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 BET Awards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/culture\/lifestyle\/lizzo-2025-met-gala-red-carpet-photos-cruella-de-vil-1235963030\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/culture\/lifestyle\/lizzo-2025-met-gala-red-carpet-photos-cruella-de-vil-1235963030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Met Gala<\/a> with bold fashion and confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continues to inspire through live shows in 2025, such as a powerful set at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outloudmusicfestival.com\/weho\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.outloudmusicfestival.com\/weho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WeHo Pride\u2019s Outloud Festival<\/a>, reconnecting personally with fans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Melissa Viviane Jefferson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Born<\/strong><\/td><td>April 27, 1988 (age 37)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genres<\/strong><\/td><td>Hip-hop, soul, R&amp;B, funk-pop<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Instruments<\/strong><\/td><td>Vocals, flute, guitar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Net Worth<\/strong><\/td><td>Approximately\u202f$40\u202fmillion (2025) <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Albums<\/strong><\/td><td><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NqjPqsry7no\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NqjPqsry7no\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Cuz I Love You<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0ujjiNBQnmI\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0ujjiNBQnmI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5MslToPegDM\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5MslToPegDM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Face Hurts from Smiling<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grammy Totals<\/strong><\/td><td>At least 5 Grammys, multiple nominations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TV &amp; Film<\/strong><\/td><td><em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5503686\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5503686\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hustlers<\/a><\/em><\/em>, <em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UglyDolls\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UglyDolls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UglyDolls<\/a><\/em><\/em>, <em><em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt16232892\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt16232892\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lizzo\u2019s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lizzo\u2019s journey defies conventions\u2014classically trained yet unapologetically bold in pop and hip\u2011hop, a flute virtuoso and stage dynamo. She has reshaped conversations around body image, self-love, and inclusion. Following a highly publicized personal and professional shift, she\u2019s reinvented herself and reemerged in 2025 stronger than ever, preparing to release new music and continuing to uplift through creativity and authenticity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lists:Most Stylish Big Beautiful Women Early Life &amp; Musical Roots Early Career &amp; Breakthrough Solo Stardom Awards &amp; Achievements Beyond Music \u2013 Acting &amp; Entrepreneurship Health, Public Challenges &amp; Comeback Cultural Impact &amp; Style Quick Facts Category Details Full Name Melissa Viviane Jefferson Born April 27, 1988 (age 37) Genres Hip-hop, soul, R&amp;B, funk-pop Instruments [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1895,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-singers-musicians"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1894","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1894"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1894\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2032,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1894\/revisions\/2032"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1894"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1894"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1894"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}