Biography of Lizzo
Lizzo burst onto the scene as a breakout sensation in 2016. Through her music, the plus-size Black star champions self-acceptance and body positivity. Her powerhouse vocals and magnetic presence draw fans from across musical genres, even winning over listeners who typically avoid hip-hop. In 2019, she made her big-screen debut in the movie "Hustlers."
Childhood
The singer's full name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, and she was born on April 27, 1988, in Detroit. She grew up in a deeply religious Pentecostal household where the music Lizzo now creates was strictly forbidden. Instead, Melissa listened to gospel music.


First Steps to Fame
At 15, the future rap star joined a three-member girl group called "The Chalice." Though the group never broke through, Melissa left in 2012 and relocated to Minneapolis.
The album became a hit, topping the Star Critics Tally 2013. Bold music videos for tracks like "Faded," "Paris," and "Batches & Cookies" racked up record YouTube views for the rising star.
Career Development
Back in 2013, Time magazine spotted Melissa's potential, featuring her on their list of young artists to watch. Many critics believe that the rise of the body positivity movement contributed to Lizzo's growing popularity.
Through 2018, Melissa continued championing self-acceptance at events while crafting new songs and experimenting with different pop genres. Her music video for "Boys," dropped in summer 2018, racked up millions of views within days. Fans had been craving new music and let their excitement explode in the comments."Love yourself as God created you," Lizzo urged, and her call was echoed by women around the world.
Personal Life of Lizzo
Melissa supports the LGBTQ+ community. She's said she prefers not to use labels while identifying as bisexual. Lizzo also keeps things open when it comes to questions about her gender.In one interview, she shared that back in school, she was a "curvy girl with a cute face" and while many boys liked her, they were too shy to make a move, fearing public scorn. Now that she's achieved success, she's wary of men who ask her out.
The lack of details has fueled plenty of rumors. Back in August 2019, media outlets speculated that Lizzo was dating a Minnesota Vikings football player. She was also rumored to have a relationship with Chris Evans.

Lizzo Now
In early 2023, Lizzo took home the Grammy for "Record of the Year" with "About Damn Time," winning out of five nominations. She dedicated the award to Prince, crediting him with inspiring her uplifting, feel-good sound.