Lizzo slips into red Adidas x Gucci ensemble… and gifts her mom with posh bag for her birthday
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Lizzo has been known to splurge on some the newest fashions for herself, as well as on family and friends.
And on Sunday the musician and rapper took to her Instagram page to share a series of photos of her more recent purchases, although at times she has enjoyed the perks of being a star and has gotten things for free.
First up, the Cuz I Love You star struck a number of poses, both solo and with beau Myke Wright, in a new ensemble from the Adidas x Gucci collaboration collection.
She would then direct her spending power on her mother and gift her with a new Gucci bag for her birthday, which she documented in a second series of snaps she took while celebrating with Wright and her family.
Fashionista: Lizzo (born Melissa Viviane Jefferson), 34, showed off her love of Gucci and struck a few poses in a red ensemble from the Adidas x Gucci collaboration
Lizzo (born Melissa Viviane Jefferson), 34, can be seen seated dressed in a red Adidas x Gucci ensemble that consisted of a miniskirt and cropped top in three of the five pictures
The outfit had an old school, retro look to it, which is the theme of the new collaboration, which got its launch during Alessandro Michele’s show in Milan last September, according to Vogue.
‘We Gucci,’ she declared in the caption of the posts that featured the boisterous star with her raven tresses pulled back off her face, with the use of a head scarf.
It only takes a glance to be able to recognize some of the familiar designs that each brand has been known for in yesteryears.
Her man: The musician and rapper also posed alongside her beau Myke Wright, who showed off his fashion sense in a purple suit with black lapels
Stylin’: The Detroit native had her long locked pulled up with a head scarf for the post
The Tempo rapper would add stylish brown-frame sunglasses to her ensemble for most of the images, including when she struck a pose or two alongside the man in her life.
Wright, 35, showed off his fashion sense decked out in a purple suit with black lapels and matching leather shoes.
Sporting a full beard and mustache, the stand-up comedian and actor had his dark locks styled in long braids that fell below his shoulders.
For a second photo together, the couple wrapped their arms around each other while staring directing into the camera, all while Lizzo makes sure to hold up her posh animal print bag.
Hyped collab: Alessandro Michele launched the Adidas x Gucci collaboration in Milan last September, and then was made available to the public in June, according to Vogue
New item: The couple sparked romance rumors of a romance when they were photographed cuddling and kissing in March 2021
The couple’s history dates back to when they worked together as co-hosts and stars of MTV’s Wonderland, which debuted in 2016.
The songwriter sparked romance rumors with Wright after they were photographed cuddling and kissing in March 2021. The pair would continue to get photographed throughout the year.
They made their red carpet debut together at a For Your Consideration event for her Watch Out For The Big Grrrls competition series in Los Angeles this past June.
During an interview on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy, Lizzo confirmed that she was dating someone special who wasn’t bothered by her success. ‘If you have the right person, no, not at all. [Fame is] not even a factor,’ she explained about the dynamics in her relationship.
Surprise birthday gift: Lizzo also shared her love of Gucci with her mother by gifting her with a posh bag for her birthday
Surprise: Her mom appeared to be completely surprised by being gifted with a black Gucci bag for her birthday
It didn’t take long on Sunday before Lizzo followed up with yet another post where she flaunted her love of Gucci. Only this time it was all about spreading the love to her mother, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, for her birthday.
‘My mom opening her Gucci bag is a MOOD – I love you mommy happy birthday,’ she gushed in the caption about her birthday gift her to mom.
For the cover selfie photo, mother-and daughter snuggled together outside by a wooden fence.
The birthday girl, who was likely wearing one of the items Lizzo gifted her last year when she bought her an entire new wardrobe for her birthday.
Family time: Lizzo snuggled up with her mother, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, for a couple of photos while celebrating with family
Celebration: Wright (right) was also on hand for the birthday celebrations with Lizzo’s family
The proud mom had a look of surprise when she opened up the wrapping to discover that her daughter had given her a gorgeous Gucci bag.
There’s also a couple of group photos of Lizzo and Wright celebrating her mother’s birthday with family.
Lizzo was classically trained as a flutist by renowned music teacher Claudia Momen from the age of 10 until she graduated from Alief Elsik High School in Alief, Houston in 2006, which is also where she began honing her rapping skills.
She has released four studio albums since 2013; the most recent is Special, which dropped in mid-July
Proceeded by the single About Damn Time, which hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100, the album ent on to peak at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Love fest: The couple were glowing when they posed with family during the birthday bash
Hitmaker: Lizzo has been out promoting her fourth studio album, Special, which dropped in mid-July and has since gone on to peak at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart