Lizzo considering TELL-ALL interview with Gayle King to clear her name after sexual harassment allegations
Lizzo is said he was considering an all interview about her legal row with her backup dancers.
The 35-year-old singer has denied allegations of discrimination and creating a ‘hostile work environment’ made by three former members of her Big Grrrls dance group – Crystal Williams, Noelle Rodriguez and Arianna Davis – as they claimed they were subjected to sexual topics. religious and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault and false imprisonment.
Now an insider has claimed that she has been approached by a number of people to do an interview about the situation and is said to be ‘considering’ an offer to speak to CBS News anchor Gayle King.
The Good as Hell hitmaker has already publicly addressed the aforementioned accusations in an Instagram post, writing: “These last few days (since news of the lawsuit broke) have been gut wrenching and overwhelmingly disappointing.”
She added ‘My character has been criticised. Normally I choose not to respond to false allegations, but this is as unbelievable as it sounds and too outrageous not to be addressed.’
Her side of the story: Lizzo is seriously considering an all-out interview to address the sexual harassment lawsuit against her, according to the Sun UK; seen in September
POV: The founder of Yitty shapewear weighs her options for an interview, with sources saying she is eyeing Gayle King as a top contender
Although the business mogul is eager to clear her name once and for all, given how the accusations have tarnished her reputation, she is treading carefully given the legal ramifications of an interview.
“Lizzo is being guided by her team on what the best course of action would be to take,” the insider told the Sun UK.
Given the high-profile nature of the scandal, Lizzo is reportedly weighing options from “a number of people who are interested in a sit-down interview,” according to the source.
They added that the Truth Hurts singer is eager to tell her truth, especially since the scandalous accusations that she created a hostile work environment have already damaged her reputation, even if the allegations were not proven in court against the no time
Lizzo did hit back at the three backup dancers who made the allegations in her Instagram statement, where she wrote ‘These sensational stories come from former employees who have already publicly admitted they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional .’
Her attorney Marty Singer informed DailyMail.com that his client intends to sue Crystal Williams, 24, Noelle Rodriguez, 25, and Arianna Davis, 26.
He explained that the three had been ‘chatting happily backstage’ at the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris in March – just weeks after they claimed Lizzo forced them to engage in inappropriate behavior during a night out in Amsterdam infamous red light district in February.
In a statement to DailyMail.com, Singer wrote ‘As the old saying goes, a picture speaks a thousand words.’
He added ‘The photos and videos of plaintiffs Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez happily hanging out backstage with the performers after the topless cabaret show at the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris speak volumes.’
Fighting back: The Michigan-born musician didn’t so subtly shade the accusations against her in a recent Instagram post
The eyes have it: The flutist has steadfastly denied allegations of sexual harassment and workplace bullying against her
Where’s the truth: Noelle Rodriguez (pictured) was one of Lizzo’s former backup dancers who filed a lawsuit against her
Locks of love: Arianna Davis was the second of three backup dancers to file a lawsuit against the About Damn Time songstress
Leggy lady: Despite the ongoing legal drama, the rapper has been constantly posting on her Instagram page, even joking in a post of herself in garters that ‘I eat well’
In a perky nod to her ongoing legal troubles, Lizzo captioned a recent photo dump with the caption “Bye September, uf***** b****” with a peace sign.
Determined to keep working while she sorts out who she plans to chat to for the tell-all interview, Lizzo showed off her flute skills during a live show with Incubus earlier this week.
‘This is BEYOND a dream and full circle’, the entrepreneur wrote in the caption of her performance with the rockers to her 12.7 million Instagram followers.
Lizzo continued to post about her night with Incubus, sharing some hot snaps of herself dressed head to toe in black leather with the caption ‘MY TIMELINE WILL NOT REST TODAY.’