Lizzo Speaks Out on Racism After “Bigot” Guard Allegedly Assaults Her Workforce at Summerfest
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Lizzo says a racist and “bigoted” safety guard attacked members of her crew at Summerfest, the occasion she headlined in Milwaukee on Thursday night time.
The 31-year-old singer and rapper took to Twitter to converse out concerning the incident and to ask followers for assist in figuring out the assailant. Officers at Summerfest later mentioned they are going to conduct a “thorough investigation.”
“Pleasant reminder that you do not have to say the ‘n phrase’ to be racist,” Lizzo wrote on Friday morning. “That is not the only requirement. Asking folks to show racism is one other software the oppressor makes use of to marginalize and discredit us.”
In a tweet that has since been deleted, Lizzo posted on Thursday a video of a gaggle of people that gave the impression to be competition safety staff, writing, “This racist bigot put his palms on my folks and used hurtful language whereas tackling and dragging my crew off the competition grounds.”
“Did anyone get footage of the safety guard that tackled and attacked my crew @summerfest ?! They slapped and manhandled my hair stylist and stylist and im out for blood,” she tweeted. “F–Ok! That was the very best present ever however I really feel like I can not even rejoice cuz RACISM do not matter when you a headliner…. SMH @Summerfest please ship footage.”
She later wrote, “Tonight was stunning. You might be stunning. However the battle ain’t over. Racism and bigotry do not care when you’re a headliner. Thanks @summerfest. We shall be submitting a grievance in opposition to that bigoted “safety” guard and I hope you will be cooperative in in search of justice. xoxo.”
“Lizzo gave an unimaginable efficiency which she now feels is tarnished by occasions which occurred through the efficiency. We don’t tolerate racism in any type. We are going to conduct an intensive investigation,” learn a two-part submit on Summerfest’s Twitter web page. “We’ve got an skilled crowd administration workers who attempt to guard performers & followers. Whereas there could also be challenges throughout a efficiency, we count on these challenges to be dealt with professionally & respectfully. If these requirements weren’t met, we are going to take acceptable motion.”