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Beyonce, 41, seemingly put the Lizzo sexual harassment drama behind her throughout her Aug. 14 Renaissance live performance in Atlanta. Regardless of the ongoing allegations towards the 35-year-old, the “Halo” songstress gave her a shoutout throughout her efficiency of “BREAK MY SOUL (THE QUEENS Remix).” Quickly after she belted out the names of ladies in music, Beyonce made certain to reinstate Lizzo’s title to the track. “Lizzo! I like you Lizzo!”, the 41-year-old shouted into the mic whereas on stage.

Beyoncé tonight in Atlanta: “Lizzo! I like you, @Lizzo!!” 🤍 #ATL #Round3 #RWT2023 🪩 pic.twitter.com/FpSHaODKqI

— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) August 15, 2023

Through the efficiency, Bey rocked a silver bedazzled corset with matching silver thigh-high boots. Different musicians that Queen B shouted out included Nicki Minaj, Lauryn Hill, Nina Simone, Erykah Badu, and others. Her shoutout for the “Reality Hurts” hitmaker comes on the heels of Beyonce opting to not say Lizzo’s title in latest weeks, per CNN. The mother-of-three stopped saying Lizzo’s title in mild of the latest allegations, nevertheless, that appears to be a alternative of the previous.

Quickly after a video of Beyonce’s shoutout landed on social media, a lot of her followers took to the feedback to react. “Beyoncé what are you doing,” one admirer tweeted, whereas one other quipped, “She stated what she stated.” In the meantime, a separate fan took to X (previously Twitter) to say that Beyonce didn’t say something about Lizzo. “that is AI, I used to be there she by no means stated this,” they penned. One other fan seemingly agreed and didn’t consider the video. “rattling ai getting actual good today,” they tweeted.

The now-viral live performance second comes simply two weeks after a number of of Lizzo’s former dancers got here ahead with sexual harassment accusations towards her, as reported by NBC Information. As well as, they’ve accused her of “making a hostile work atmosphere,” and allegedly pressuring one in every of them to “contact a nude performer” in Amsterdam. Lizzo, who is thought for her physique positivity advocacy, has additionally been accused of “calling consideration” to one of many dancer’s weight achieve.

Quickly after the allegations got here to mild, the Detroit native took to Instagram to disclaim the allegations towards her. “These previous couple of days have been intestine wrenchingly tough and overwhelming and disappointing,” she wrote on Aug. 3. “My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Often I select not to answer false allegations, however these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.”

Lizzo went on to name the allegations “sensationalized tales” and famous her intentions. “These sensationalized tales are coming from former staff who’ve already publicly admitted that they had been advised their conduct on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional. As an artist I’ve all the time been very obsessed with what I do,” she continued. “I take my music and my performances significantly as a result of on the finish of the day I solely need to put out the very best artwork that represents me and my followers. With ardour comes arduous work and excessive requirements.”

Though the musician expressed that she doesn’t need be checked out as a “sufferer” she went on to conclude her prolonged be aware about how “damage” she is. “Generally I’ve to make arduous choices, nevertheless it’s by no means my intention to make anybody really feel uncomfortable or like they aren’t valued as an vital a part of the workforce. I’m not right here to be checked out as a sufferer, however I additionally know that I’m not the villain that individuals and the media have portrayed me to be these previous couple of days,” Lizzo went on.

The rest of the assertion learn: “I’m very open with my sexuality and expressing myself, however I can not settle for or permit folks to make use of that openness to make me out to be one thing I’m not. There may be nothing I take extra significantly than the respect we deserve as ladies on the earth. I do know what it feels prefer to be physique shamed every day and would completely by no means criticize or terminate an worker due to their weight. I’m damage, however I cannot let the nice work I’ve finished on the earth be overshadowed by this. I need to thank everybody who has reached out in assist to carry me up throughout this time.”