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The About Damn Time singer was the subject of sexual harassment allegations last year.

Lizzo has posted an emotional statement on Instagram, telling fans that she is ready to ‘quit music’.

The 35-year-old singer posted the message last night with the caption: “Love you”.

The statement read: “I’m getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet.

“All I want is to make music and make people happy and help the world be a little better than how I found it,” she continued. “But I’m starting to feel like the world doesn’t want me in it.

“I’m constantly up against lies being told about me for clout & views… being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look.

“My character being picked apart by people who don’t know me and disrespecting my name. I didn’t sign up for this s**t.”

She finished the message by declaring; “I quit”, followed by a peace sign emoji.

It’s been a tumultuous twelve months for the pop star.

Last August, Lizzo was accused of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment by three of her former backup dancers.

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The trio – Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez – have filed a lawsuit against the singer and made a number of claims against her.

Davis and Williams began performing with Lizzo, real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson, in 2021 after competing on her reality show ‘Watch Out for the Big Grrrls’, but were both later fired.

Rodrigues joined the American’s dance team in the same year after performing in the video for her hit single ‘Rumours’, but quit earlier this year.

Among the allegations is that Lizzo pressured Davis into touching a nude performer at an Amsterdam nightclub. After Davis initially refused Lizzo’s invitation to “touch the nude performers,” the singer allegedly started a chant until she agreed to.

The 35-year-old is also accused of subjecting the dancers to an “excruciating” 12-hour rehearsal after falsely accusing them of drinking before performances.

The lawsuit states Davis was so worried she would lose her job if she left and went to the bathroom that she soiled herself.

The dancers also claim Lizzo made comments about one of them putting on weight, and that she fired Davis after she recorded a meeting because of an eye condition.

Williams was fired shortly after the 12-hour rehearsal incident. She claims this was because she spoke up in a meeting about Lizzo’s accusations of them drinking on the job.

Davis was sacked the next day after recording a meeting due to an eye condition. She claims she recorded the meeting so she could have a copy of Lizzo’s performance notes, but was apparently fired on the spot after being chastised for taking the recording.

After the meeting Rodriguez threatened to quit. She accuses Lizzo of raising both middle fingers and shouting a slur at her as she left.

In recent years, Lizzo has become one of the most successful pop stars in the world, and is known for her messages of body positivity and confidence.

Last October, the Detroit born artist claimed she’s “not making music for white people”.

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In an interview with Vanity Fair, she said: “The thing is, when a black artist reaches a certain level of popularity, it’s going to be a predominantly white crowd.

“I am not making music for white people.

“I am a Black woman, I am making music from my Black experience, for me to heal myself [from] the experience we call life.”

Several high-profile musicians and entertainers have since commented on her statement from last night.

Comedian Eric Andre wrote: “Love you.”

Rapper Killer Mike commented: “Keep ya head up, Champion. Love and Respect.”

And Paris Hilton posted: “We love you Queen.”

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