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Although the band separated, Lizzo continued to perform with a friend but felt her friend was more geared to make it in the music business because she was thin. This left Lizzo feeling self-conscious, however, she continued to rap and joined band \u201cEllypseas.\u201d Lizzo left the group in 2010 after her father passed away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While struggling to make ends meet and living out of her car, a friend was moving to Minneapolis and invited Lizzo, who took up the offer. There, Lizzo became a part of duo \u201cChalice\u201d which became locally popular. The group caught Prince\u2019s eye, who invited them to be featured on \u201cBoy Trouble\u201d off his album \u201cPlectrumelectrum.\u201d Before he passed, Prince offered to produce an album for Lizzo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2017, Lizzo released \u201cTruth Hurts” and it gained popularity through TikTok trends and by being featured on Netflix film \u201cSomeone Great.\u201d By 2019, “Truth Hurts” had become an ode to self-love after a break-up and how to boss up after it, while also reminding women that they are queens regardless of the situations they go through. This song became a staple for woman empowerment and let the world know exactly who Lizzo is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n After Truth Hurts skyrocketed, Lizzo released her second studio album \u201cCuz I Love You\u201d which is a testament to self-love and self-care. It features songs \u201cJuice,\u201d \u201cLike a Girl,\u201d \u201cTempo,\u201d and \u201cExactly How I Feel\u201d that all focus on women empowerment, staying true to one\u2019s identity, and not confiding to society\u2019s norms and feedback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each has a different purpose of inspiration. For example, \u201cJuice\u201d and \u201cExactly How I Feel\u201d are anthems to stick to who you are encouraging women to not change for anyone and to remember how amazing they are. This is something Lizzo preaches and is a living example of because she always does what she wants and stands up against naysayers who judge her appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSomeone\u2019s always going to have a critique, someone\u2019s always going to have some negativity to say about me. So, all that matters is what I think of it. And I had to go so deep inside myself and look in the mirror. Looking in the mirror and accepting what\u2019s in the mirror is very, very difficult. And right now, I love it every time I look in the mirror.\u201d<\/p>\nLizzo on Jameela Jamil\u2019s \u201cI Weigh\u201d in 2019. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n \u201cLike a Girl\u201d has a message of loving being a woman and reminds women that they are strong, beautiful, and a force to be reckoned with- regardless of the adversities they are faced with. Lastly, \u201cTempo\u201d hits on empowering thicker women to love their size and reminds people that thick is beautiful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n After releasing this album and as Lizzo\u2019s presence became more recognized in the news, she became known as an activist for women, body positivity, racial injustices, mental health, and an ally for the LGBTQ+ community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lizzo constantly uses her social media platforms to advocate for the things she believes in but also to showcase her life behind fame and personal journeys authentically. Although she is a celebrity, she stays true to her identity and personality, showcasing the real anywhere and everywhere. She isn\u2019t afraid to post her body, bold statements, natural hair, emotions, goofiness, or even her non-glammed face at any angle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply put, Lizzo embodies staying true to her identity and encourages many people to do the same just by being her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/angelink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GettyImages-1342518538_tsombr-1024x683.jpg\")
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