Pop singer and rapper Lizzo responded Thursday to a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and a toxic work environment.
Along with a slew of other allegations, three former backup dancers — Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez — claim Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, pressured them to engage with nude performers at an Amsterdam club in February.
The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, takes aim at Lizzo, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., and Lizzo’s dance team captain, Shirlene Quigley.