Lizzo: 21 facts about the Truth Hurts star you probably never knew
Singer and rapper Lizzo has been on the scene for a while but, if you're just getting acquainted the 'Juice' singer, here's everything you need to know about Lizzo's flute playing, real name, hometown, TV appearances and more.
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1. Lizzo is an American singer and rapper
Lizzo is an American recording artist known best for songs like 'Juice', 'Boys', and 'Good As Hell'. The talented singer and rapper often incorporates themes of confidence and self-love into her music. Lizzo is also a talented flautist, having studied the instrument from a young age. Here are some facts about the talented musician that you might not have known before.
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2. How old is Lizzo?
Lizzo was born April 27, 1988. She is 31 years old and her star sign is Taurus.
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3. How tall is Lizzo?
According to multiple online sources, Lizzo is 5 feet 10 inches tall.
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4. What is Lizzo's hometown? Where did Lizzo grow up?
Lizzo lived in Detroit, Michigan for the first 10 years of her life before her family relocated to Houston, Texas. In an interview, Lizzo revealed that when she was younger, she used to call into a local Houston radio station and freestyle rap in order to win competitions and show off her abilities.
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5. How do you pronounce Lizzo?
Lizzo is pronounced like LIZ-ZO. Two syllables and very easy to remember! [Photo by Arik McArthur/WireImage]
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6. What is Lizzo's birth name?
Lizzo was born Melissa Jefferson but goes by Lizzo professionally.
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7. Lizzo says she doesn't "ascribe to just one thing" when it comes to her sexuality
Speaking to Teen Vogue, Lizzo opened up about her sexuality. “When it comes to sexuality or gender, I personally don’t ascribe to just one thing. I cannot sit here right now and tell you I’m just one thing,” she said. “That’s why the colors for LGBTQ+ are a rainbow! Because there’s a spectrum, and right now we try to keep it black and white. That’s just not working for me,” she told the publication. [ Daniel DeSlover/SIPA USA/PA Images]
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8. What college did Lizzo attend? What did Lizzo study?
Lizzo attended University of Houston where she was in the marching band and studied classical flute performance.
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9. Lizzo collaborated with Prince for his 2014 album ‘Plectrumelectrum’
Lizzo collaborated with Prince on his 2014 album ‘Plectrumelectrum’ for the song “BoyTrouble”. Lizzo called working with Prince a “surreal” experience and said it was “like a fairytale”.
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10. Lizzo is an accomplished flute player
Lizzo is a classically trained flute player. She has been playing the flute since she was a young child and played in the marching band at University of Houston. Lizzo often plays flute during her live shows and has said in interview that one of the ways she learned early on was by playing along to the radio.
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11. Lizzo was a guest judge on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
Lizzo was a guest judge on 'RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2018. In addition to having Lizzo as a judge, the bottom two queens were tasked with lip syncing for their lives to Lizzo’s song “Good As Hell”.
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12. Lizzo also appeared in a 2014 episode of 'Made In Chelsea'
Lizzo appeared in a 2014 episode of “Made In Chelsea” as a performer. The cast spent time in New York City where Lizzo played herself treating the Made In Chelsea cast to a performance of Blondie’s “Rapture”.
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13. Lizzo released 'Cuz, I Love You' in 2019
Lizzo released her third studio album ‘Cuz, I Love You’ in April 2019. It contains her singles ‘Juice’, 'Truth Hurts' and 'Good As Hell'. Prior to 'Cuz, I Love You', Lizzo released an EP, 'Coconut Oil' in 2016.
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14. Lizzo's entered the Billboard R&B charts with 'Juice' in 2019
In January 2019, Lizzo made her Billboard R&B chart debut with her single ‘Juice’. On January 29, 2019, Lizzo appeared on 'The Ellen Show' for the first time and performed 'Juice’ live on TV.
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15. Lizzo performed at the VMAs for the first time in 2019
On August 26, 2019 Lizzo performed at the MTV VMA awards for the first time ever. She sang a medley of songs which included ‘Truth Hurts’, and ‘Good As Hell’. [Photo via Matt Sayles/AP/Press Association Images]
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16. Rapper Diddy has been accused of fat-shaming Lizzo for twerking
Lizzo joined Diddy on an Instagram Live on Easter Sunday, where she treated fans to her usual twerking self, before it was quickly shut down by the rapper, who said: “It’s Easter Sunday—let’s play something a little bit family-friendly”. He'd previously let a model do the same provocative moves, so fans were quick to point out that it could've been an attack on Lizzo's weight.
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17. Lizzo and Missy Elliott released a song together in 2019
Lizzo collaborated with Missy Elliott on 'Tempo' in 2019. In the past, Lizzo has cited Missy Elliot as an inspiration to her, calling her “one of the greatest artists of all time”. [Photo via Atlantic records]
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18. Lizzo has been leading celebrities in the fight against coronavirus
Lizzo has already sent free lunches to health workers across the US helping those infected with coronavirus, and is scheduled to play in Global Citizen's One World Together concert to raise awareness for the World Health Organisation. She's also been leading guided meditations over on her Instagram to distract fans who need a break.
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19. Lizzo earned her first number 1 single with 'Truth Hurts' in 2019
In September 2019, Lizzo’s 'Truth Hurts' became her first number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100. Interestingly enough, 'Truth Hurts' was first released in 2017 but rose to new heights of popularity in 2018 and 2019. [Photo via Atlantic Records]
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20. How many Grammys did Lizzo win in 2020?
Lizzo won three Grammy Awards in 2020. She took home Best Urban Contemporary Album for 'Cuz I Love You', Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Truth Hurts' and Best Traditional R&B Performance for 'Jerome'. [Photo via Rachel Luna/FilmMagic]
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21. You can follow Lizzo on Instagram and Twitter
You can catch Lizzo on Instagram at @lizzobeeating where she shares cute photos and videos, including ones of her playing the flute! You can also catch her on Twitter at @lizzo.
