Lizzo performs at 2023 Governors Ball music festival in New York City despite ‘unhealthy’ air

Lizzo gave an exciting performance Friday at the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York City.

She managed to make it to the end of her set despite the absolutely appalling air quality in New York City, which was beset by the smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires, which have engulfed much of the American Northeast.

Other festival headliners include Kendrick Lamar and Odesza, with additional appearances from Ice Spice, Diplo, Lil Nas X, Haim, Rina Sawayama, Pusha T, Snail Mail, Lil Uzi Vert, Giveon, Lil Baby, PinkPantheress, Black Midi, and Syd, among others.

The About Damn Time hitmaker, 35 – who recently debuted super-short “Beyonce” bangs for her Special Tour – wore a bright pink wig and a shimmering silver jumpsuit with a high split in her leg.

She was flanked by four backup dancers in pink wigs and sassy silver outfits.

Confident: The About Damn Time hitmaker wore a bright pink wig and a shimmering silver jumpsuit with a slit in her leg

Ahead of the Governors Ball, a three-day outdoor music festival, organizers took steps to closely monitor air quality with the help of weather experts.

Officials said they have been in constant communication with the city to ensure everyone present is safe as smoke from more than 400 Canadian wildfires continues to blow south.

New York City’s air quality is currently among the worst in the world, according to Mayor Eric Adams. He warned people in the city to stay home, saying the pollution is “very unhealthy.”

Lizzo’s performance comes in the middle of The Special Tour, which kicked off last September.

Her run of shows was intended to support her most recently released album, Special.

The LP, which peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, debuted last July to generally positive reviews from critics.

The artist kicked off her tour with a sold-out performance at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

Lizzo was supported by acts such as Latto, Saucy Santana and Bree Runway on her tour, which included several European dates in February and March.

During her recent shows, the star has received a lot of love from fans in her comment section on Instagram where she has over 13 million followers.

Impressive visuals: The performer was flanked by four backup dancers wearing pink wigs and sassy silver outfits

Enjoying the show: The mayor of New York City acknowledged that current air quality is some of the worst pollution in the world as smoke from more than 400 Canadian wildfires continues south

The event continues: Ahead of the Governors Ball, a three-day outdoor music festival, organizers took steps to closely monitor air quality with the help of weather experts

Busy girl: Lizzo is in the middle of her The Special Tour, which kicked off last September

New music: The singer is touring in support of her album Special, which came out last July and peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart

Getting Praise: The star has received a lot of love from fans on Instagram, where she has over 13 million followers

Full Lineup A-listers: Diplo played an exciting set earlier in the day

Looking good: Ice Spice showed off her toned figure as she took the stage in a cropped denim shirt and crop top

The hitmaker also garnered a lot of attention after bringing several drag queens onstage at her April show in Knoxville, Tennessee to protest state policies regarding public drag performances.

However, the singer’s tour was not without problems, as she previously canceled her planned stop in Montreal after flu-like symptoms.

Lizzo was then forced to cancel her scheduled show in Hartford, Connecticut, and she released a video letting her fans know she had strep throat. The performances have been moved to June 11 and 13 respectively.

Her tour will conclude with a performance at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival on July 30.