The news of Lizzo facing a lawsuit filed by three former dancers has sent ripples across the entertainment world. And it seems that even the iconic Beyoncé has caught wind of the legal battle. During her recent concert on the Renaissance World Tour, Queen Bey altered the lyrics of “Break My Soul (The Queen’s Remix),” noticeably removing Lizzo’s name from the third verse where she typically acknowledges influential Black women. Instead, Beyoncé repeated Erykah Badu’s name three times, leading to intense speculation among fans and media alike.
While some suggested that Beyoncé’s omission might be a response to the allegations against her fellow pop star, others quickly pointed out that it could have been a subtle dig at Erykah Badu, given a recent Instagram post by Badu where she seemingly referenced Beyoncé’s style. Beyoncé herself has not publicly commented on the matter, leaving fans to speculate about the motivation behind the change in lyrics.
Tina Knowles-Lawson, Beyoncé’s mother, took to social media to dispel theories about the omission being related to the lawsuit. According to a screenshot obtained by the Neighborhood Talk Instagram account, she urged people to stop reading too much into it, mentioning that Beyoncé also didn’t say her sister Solange’s name during the performance.
The lawsuit against Lizzo, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, and dance captain Shirlene Quigley, filed by Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, alleges sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and body shaming of the former dancers. Disturbing incidents, including Lizzo pressuring cast members to touch nude performers and engage in inappropriate activities at an Amsterdam strip club, have been cited in the legal documents.
Ron Zambrano, the plaintiffs’ lawyer, expressed shock at the stark contrast between Lizzo’s public image and the alleged mistreatment of her dancers. He stated that the actions of Lizzo and her management team not only violate the law but also contradict the positive message Lizzo conveys in her public persona.
As the legal battle unfolds, the controversy surrounding Beyoncé’s decision to omit Lizzo’s name from her lyrics continues to garner attention. Fans and critics alike remain intrigued by the unfolding events, awaiting further developments in this high-profile case.
Allegations of Harassment and Mistreatment
The lawsuit accuses Lizzo and her team of subjecting the former dancers to sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, and weight-shaming. Disturbing incidents during a group trip to an Amsterdam strip club have also been cited in the legal documents.
Tina Knowles-Lawson Speaks Out
Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson, dispelled theories about the omission being related to the lawsuit, urging people to refrain from reading too much into the altered lyrics.
The Stark Contrast Between Public Persona and Alleged Behavior
The plaintiffs’ lawyer expressed shock at the alleged mistreatment, stating that it contradicts the positive image Lizzo conveys in her public persona.