Lizzo controversy: Former colleagues share support for accusers in lawsuit

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lizzo’s former colleagues have come forward to share support for three dancers who have filed a lawsuit against the singer with claims of sexual harassment, weight-shaming and bullying. In legal documents filed on Tuesday, three dancers who were previously employed by the “Special” singer accuse Lizzo and her dance captain, Shirlene Quigley, of various instances of workplace misconduct. “Big shoutout to the dancers who had the courage to bring this to light.” Quinn Wilson, Lizzo’s former creative director, then “echoed” Hollinquest’s words on her Instagram story and added: “I haven't been a part of that world for around three years, for a reason. I'd appreciate space to understand my feelings.” open image in gallery Lizzo’s former dancer and creative director speak out Hollinquest responded by addressing Wilson as “my sister forever” before telling followers: “Only a few know what we’ve been through.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up The singer King Princess, who is Wilson’s girlfriend, also shared an account of witnessing Wilson suffer hardship as a “dedicated creative” in the entertainment industry.