Lizzo

Lizzo made a hilarious comment about her outfit to the 2022 VMAs award, which is a Jean Paul Gaultier gown with many layers.

And I chose to live, so I had to accept myself," she told NBC News in an "No one who is happy with themselves has time to critique Lizzo. I think that it’s a decision that has to be made for survival; it was in my case. Spears went on to denounce the entire body positive movement, saying women need to be "more real” with one another, and say things like, ‘Sister, put the eclair down. Lizzo's fans came to her defense. Lizzo is looking "good as hell" at the 2022 VMAs red carpet.

Lizzo brought her latest single '2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)' to the MTV VMAs stage tonight (August 28), where she's up for four awards.

Lizzo is up for four awards at tonight’s show, including Artist Of The Year and Song Of The Year. Keep up with all of the winners as they happen here. Taylor Swift was also shown singing and dancing along to the rendition.

The singer arrived on the red carpet wearing a billowing navy blue gown. The dramatic piece, hailing from Jean Paul Gaultier's spring/summer 2022 couture ...

It's about damn time the tequila got here." It's about damn time we popped the champagne. "It's about damn time I feel better, it's about damn time we get out of this pandemic. "I had to remember, when we come out of lockdown, people are going to be coming out of a depression. It's about damn time we get the first Black female Supreme Court Justice. The dramatic piece, hailing from Jean Paul Gaultier's spring/summer 2022 couture collection, featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and cascades of iridescent fabric engulfing her figure.

The "About Damn Time" singer urged young voters in the audience to vote "to change some of those laws that are oppressing us."

“Now, to the bitches that got something to say about me in the press … ” Lizzo then added, to cheers from the audience, a likely reference to Spears’ comments. “[Your vote] means everything to make a change in this country,” she added. “I don’t know what ‘music videos for good means,'” said Lizzo upon accepting the award. Presented Bebe Rexha introduced the category by saying that music “has always been the soundtrack to change. Your vote means everything to me.” “So, remember when you’re voting for your favorite artists, vote to change some of these laws that are oppressing us.” [performed](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/lizzo-performs-mtv-video-music-awards-1235207621/) “About Damn Time” and “2 Be Loved.”. “I’m not gonna say nothing,” said Lizzo as she held up her trophy, noting she gets requests to “clap back” against haters. … The nominees push us to be better to ourselves and nicer to each other.” The singer-songwriter earned the prize for the music video for her single “About Damn Time,” besting fellow nominees Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Rina Sawayama and Stromae. [Share this article on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/mtv-video-music-awards-lizzo-voting-1235207447/&title=Lizzo%20Appears%20to%20Reference%20Comedian%20Aries%20Spears’%20Fat-Shaming%20Comments%20in%20VMAs%20Speech:%20“B****,%20I’m%20Winning”&sdk=joey&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=share_button&app_id=352999048212581) [Share this article on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/mtv-video-music-awards-lizzo-voting-1235207447/&text=Lizzo%20Appears%20to%20Reference%20Comedian%20Aries%20Spears%E2%80%99%20Fat-Shaming%20Comments%20in%20VMAs%20Speech%3A%20%E2%80%9CB%2A%2A%2A%2A%2C%20I%E2%80%99m%20Winning%E2%80%9D&via=thr) [Share this article on Email](mailto:?subject=thr%20:%20Lizzo%20Appears%20to%20Reference%20Comedian%20Aries%20Spears’%20Fat-Shaming%20Comments%20in%20VMAs%20Speech:%20“B****,%20I’m%20Winning”&body=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/mtv-video-music-awards-lizzo-voting-1235207447/%20-%20Lizzo%20Appears%20to%20Reference%20Comedian%20Aries%20Spears’%20Fat-Shaming%20Comments%20in%20VMAs%20Speech:%20“B****,%20I’m%20Winning”) [Show additional share options](#) [Share this article on Print]() [Share this article on Comment](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/mtv-video-music-awards-lizzo-voting-1235207447/#respond) [Share this article on Whatsapp](whatsapp://send?text=Lizzo%20Appears%20to%20Reference%20Comedian%20Aries%20Spears’%20Fat-Shaming%20Comments%20in%20VMAs%20Speech:%20“B****,%20I’m%20Winning”%20-%20https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/mtv-video-music-awards-lizzo-voting-1235207447/) [Share this article on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=1&url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/mtv-video-music-awards-lizzo-voting-1235207447/&title=Lizzo%20Appears%20to%20Reference%20Comedian%20Aries%20Spears’%20Fat-Shaming%20Comments%20in%20VMAs%20Speech:%20“B****,%20I’m%20Winning”&summary&source=thr) [Share this article on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/mtv-video-music-awards-lizzo-voting-1235207447/&title=Lizzo%20Appears%20to%20Reference%20Comedian%20Aries%20Spears’%20Fat-Shaming%20Comments%20in%20VMAs%20Speech:%20“B****,%20I’m%20Winning”) [Share this article on Pinit](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/mtv-video-music-awards-lizzo-voting-1235207447/&description=Lizzo%20Appears%20to%20Reference%20Comedian%20Aries%20Spears’%20Fat-Shaming%20Comments%20in%20VMAs%20Speech:%20“B****,%20I’m%20Winning”) [Share this article on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/widgets/share/tool/preview?shareSource=legacy&canonicalUrl&url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/mtv-video-music-awards-lizzo-voting-1235207447/&posttype=link&title=Lizzo%20Appears%20to%20Reference%20Comedian%20Aries%20Spears’%20Fat-Shaming%20Comments%20in%20VMAs%20Speech:%20“B****,%20I’m%20Winning”) [Lizzo](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/lizzo-2/) took home the Video for Good award at the 2022 [MTV](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/mtv/) Video Music [Awards](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/awards/), and used her time on stage to share a message to young voters in the audience and respond to comedian Aries Spears’ fat-shaming comments that recently went viral.

Lizzo has been publicly dating Mike Wright since March 2022, but the two have known each other for a long time. Here's everything we know about the couple.

[The Sun](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2567265/lizzo-kisses-mystery-man-malibu-mansion-single/) snapped photos of the Lizzo and Myke (who at the time was a mystery man) getting cozy on the balcony of her Malibu house. Lizzo *finally* clued fans in that she was in a relationship by sharing an Instagram video of her laughing and kissing a man who was sitting out of the frame. The singer posted a pic of her and Myke getting photos taken as well as a snap of them holding hands in an IG carousel. They care about Melissa, and everyone I'm close with has known me before all of this happened and I think that's important," Lizzo explained in an interview with They don't give a s--t about Lizzo with the chain on. Yep, Lizzo kept the identity of her boo under wraps until June 2022 when she confirmed that she is dating Myke Wright.

Lizzo attended the 2022 MTV VMAs wearing a voluminous, black gown designed by Glenn Martens for Jean Paul Gaultier.

With her highly-successful shapewear line, Yitty; an Emmy nomination for her Amazon competition show Watch Out for the Big Grrrls; her chart-topping fourth studio album, [Special,](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/lizzo-special-album-details-48799725) and a No. [Lizzo](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/Lizzo) has been having a blockbuster year. [Jean Paul Gaultier](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/chloe-sevigny-wedding-dress-48826128) back in January of this year. She also performed the next single off her latest album, "2 Be Loved," joining sure-to-be memorable performances from Nicki Minaj, [Bad Bunny](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/dont-call-bad-bunny-role-in-bullet-train-crossover-48907627), and Anitta. She further echoed the moody essence of the gown into her glam, with black lipstick and a sleek, slicked-back hairstyle. She paired the design with gold accessories, stacking large hoops and cuffs along her ear and wearing a gold lip ring.

Lizzo responds to body shaming at the 2022 VMAs and referenced Nicki Minaj's infamous “Miley, what's good?” moment.

[insulted Lizzo's appearance](https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a41009706/lizzo-red-carpet-vmas-2022/), comparing her to [a certain emoji](https://twitter.com/ArtOfDialogue_/status/1563351264527716353) and “a plate of mashed potatoes” during [an interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXmHbIDxckI) for The Art of Dialogue in late August, the “About Damn Time” singer clearly struggled not to let the body-shaming comments bother her. [one of the best dressed of the evening](https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/g40993581/best-dressed-celebrities-vmas-2022/)—the singer had no qualms declaring any unwarranted, cruel comments irrelevant. Why don’t you clap back?’ 'Cause bitch, I'm winning, ho.” And it’s true: With multiple viral hits, a successful shapewear brand, a joyful reality series bearing her name, and a legion of fans eager to defend their icon, Lizzo’s positivity and self-love overwhelms any deniers—no matter how loud their objections might be.

Lizzo arrives at the 2022 MTV VMAs in a gorgeous Jean Paul Gautier gown with slicked-back hair, a lip ring, and lipstick that looks darker than coal.

The last ring lay in the middle of her bottom lip. The rings along her cartilage were thicker in width but smaller in circumference, so they hugged her ear. On both of her ring fingers, she wore an abstract looped ring.

Lizzo quoted Nicki Minaj to clap back at comedian Aries Spears at the MTV VMAs 2022 on Sunday after he compared her to "the s--t emoji."

Y’all jump on me for making jokes, but y’all won’t be f–king real and go, ‘Sister, put the eclair down. “F–k diabetes, f–k heart problems, f–k heart disease, cholesterol. Spears further claimed, “That’s the real love! Listen, I ain’t the most in-shape n—a in the world, but I still — when you funny and you got swagger and confidence and you decent looking … “Like, come on, man. “They be like, ‘Lizzo, why don’t you clap back?

The singer, 34, appeared to make a political statement at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night as she used her winners speech to claim that laws ...

Lizzo beat out Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”, Latto – “P*ssy”. These speeches out of Hollywood are always some of the worst.' Your vote means everything to me, it means everything to making a change in this country. Try traveling to some other countries around the world if you want to know what oppression really is. One wrote: 'Lizzo has a net worth of 12 million dollars and is a media darling, whose immense girth keeps getting worshiped undoubtedly leading to kids everywhere living unhealthy lifestyles. I don't know what Music Video for Good means, but I do know what your vote means, and that's a f***ing lot.

Lizzo is a famous singer, and rapper. She is known for her strong vocals, meaningful songs, and confidence. Here's the list of the best songs by Lizzo.

"Worship" is one of the best songs by Lizzo that gives refreshing vibes to all. The lyrics of the song suggest that the track is an ode to the singer's dating pool. Lizzo's style, voice, and confidence are unmatchable, which is why she is one of the most loved stars globally. So, listen to "Worship" and worship the power of beautiful music. Written by Nate Mercereau, Lizzo, and Ricky Reed, the song is an electropop, retro funk that is a mix of pop chorus and bassline. Lizzo in the song learns to accept herself, and love herself for who she is. One of the best things about Lizzo is that she is super-duper "Truth Hurts" has also been used in the Netflix movie Someone Great. The song was released by Lizzo, and even if it didn't chart at the time of its release, the song gained massive popularity through TikTok later on. [self-motivated ](https://www.pinkvilla.com/lifestyle/people/15-motivational-quotes-awaken-your-inner-strength-881290)and loves herself the way she is. One of the world's most recognized singers, she is known for her versatility and strong voice. Lizzo is a famous singer, and rapper.

Lizzo used a speech at the 2022 VMAs on Sunday to seemingly respond to a comedian who made derogatory comments about her weight during an interview.

Spears went on to denounce the entire body positive movement, saying women need to be “more real” with one another. She then thanked fans for voting for her and encouraged them to vote in political elections. Dressed in a cutaway black ensemble, Lizzo approached the microphone joyfully yelling, "B----!"

Lizzo, Dove Cameron and Nicki Minaj shared inspiring messages at the MTV VMAs discussing voter rights, LGBTQ artists and mental health.

I wish people took mental health seriously, even for those who seem to have perfect lives." [Unleashing in a fatphobic rant](https://twitter.com/ArtOfDialogue_/status/1563351264527716353), Spears said of Lizzo, "She's got a very pretty face, but she keeps showing her body off. "I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here," Minaj said. [Your vote means everything to me](https://mobile.twitter.com/lizzo/status/1564091275606900737)," she said. "Thank you for getting an overtly queer song onto mainstream radio," she continued. "Because (expletive) I'm winning!

Lizzo wants everyone to know that she's "winning." During her Video Music Awards acceptance speech Sunday after winning the "video for good" award for her ...

"I'm sorry, I ain't the most in-shape n------ in the world, but I still, you know, when you funny, and you got swagger and confidence and you decent looking -- I think I'm at least handsome -- you get p----," he said. "It's like it doesn't matter how much positive energy you put into the world, you're going to have people who have something mean to say about you," she said at the time. "She got a pretty face, but she keeps showing off her body," Spears said. to the b------ that got something to say about me in the press, you know, I ain't gonna say nothing. "It means everything to making a change in this country. "Your vote means everything to me," she said.

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During her acceptance speech, Lizzo delivered a message that many interpreted as a direct response to comedian Aries Spears, who recently body-shamed the singer ...

They be like, ‘Lizzo, why don’t you clap back, why don’t you clap back?’ Because, bitches, I’m winning!” “You know, I ain’t gonna say nothing. [recording artist and fashion trailblazer](https://www.glamour.com/about/lizzo) won the video for good award for her single “About Damn Time.” During her acceptance [speech](https://www.glamour.com/story/vmas-20220-lizzo-whats-good), Lizzo delivered a message that many interpreted as a direct response to comedian Aries Spears, who recently body-shamed the singer during an interview.

A former publicist for the comedian said on Twitter on Sunday that he called her "Rick Ross" and "ugly."

Might wanna turn down the volume on the shiny suites & jewelry & step ya funny up!" Epps wrote: "He is a straight up b**** and needs his ass whooped look at his skin. Reposting The Shade Room's post, Spears wrote, "Yeah but people don't walk out on my shows!! But a woman that's built like a plate of mashed potatoes is in trouble." he wrote in the caption. Come on, yo."

The “About Damn Time” artist seemingly responded to the incident during her 2022 VMA acceptance speech.

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The 2022 Video Music Awards were chock-full of memorable moments courtesy of music's biggest stars, including Nicki Minaj, Bad Bunny, Lizzo and Taylor Swift ...

In addition to co-hosting the ceremony, Minaj was the 2022 recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. In true rock ’n’ roll fashion, De Angelis continued playing through the wardrobe malfunction. “I wish that people understood ... (The singer was referencing Minaj’s infamous 2015 VMAs speech, in which Minaj called out Miley Cyrus for comments Cyrus made in an interview with the New York Times.) “I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here,” she said. “They be like, ‘Lizzo, why don’t you clap back?

Spears, 47, was interviewed on the Art of Dialogue, which is a YouTube channel that bills itself as Elevating Hip-Hop culture. Past, present, and future.

This is the biggest insecurity. In a 2021 interview supporting the release of her Rumors single on the Zane Lowe Show, the multitalented artist revealed, 'I feel like [being] fat is the worst thing people can say about me at this point. However when the host commented, 'You know somebody that actually make good music, man, Lizzo....

Lizzo fans are showing their loyalty to thr "About Damn Time" singer, quipping back at comedian Aries Spears who made degrading remarks about her weight.

"I don't think a 12 or 13-year-old girl should have to change her body," Lizzo said. "They always try to hurt you with what works for you the most. Stop leading with emotion and anger and come with facts." [@chefmade_92, wrote](https://twitter.com/chefmade_92/status/1563518319964987393), "I’m appalled by the lack of self awareness. "I’m really blown away that Aries Spears had the big mouthed audacity to attack Lizzo for being fat. "You deal in emotion and anger," he later added. That's what they try to hurt you with." It's giving jealous." Spears continued, saying he's not the most "in shape," but is handsome enough to attract women. "It's giving hater. "THIS is what you call projectionism. It's treadmill time."

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But there are lots of ladies who are saying to hell with Hollywood’s short-sighted definition of beauty and carving out their own lane. These are some of our favorite body positive celebrities who have no time for body shaming while they continue to slay. Lizzo has more than proven that she’s a force to be reckoned with.

Lizzo picked up the award for Video for Good at the 2022 VMAs last night, and she's now clarified comments she made during her acceptance speech.

The former Mad TV actor continued, “She got a very pretty face, but she keeps showing her body off n***a, like c’mon, yo. Her speech came just days after comedian Aries Spears faced backlash for comments he made about Lizzo that have been widely criticized as being fatphobic. "Your vote means everything to me, it means everything to making a change in this country.

Lizzo didn't hold back as she responded to Aries Spears's cruel comments about her while accepting the trophy for Video For Good for her hit track About ...

The first read,' I KNEW IT WAS COMING!!! 'Meanwhile, there's a plus-size Black girl at the Grammys. [ Zane Lowe Show](https://music.apple.com/us/station/lizzo/ra.1579978334https:/music.apple.com/us/curator/the-zane-lowe-show/990050553?at=11lDJ&ct=1525071Xa099fe8f1bead2304ca424040adde7a8), the multitalented artist revealed, 'I feel like [being] fat is the worst thing people can say about me at this point. This is the biggest insecurity. 'You know what, I'm not gonna say nothing' (pictured last night) 'You know what, I'm not gonna say nothing.'

Lizzo wins an award at 2022 VMA and hits back at 'bitches': "I ain't gonna say nothing...because I'm winning!"

“I wish that people had understood what they meant and what they were going through. “The floors we pace and the demons we face. “To the bitches that got something to say about me in the press,” she said. For all of us who have tossed and turned and decided to keep the lanterns lit and go searching – hoping that just maybe, when the clock strikes 12 … And I had sort of made up my mind that if you were going to be this generous and give us this, I thought it might be a fun moment to tell you that my brand new album comes out October 21st. “So remember when you’re voting for your favourite artists — vote to change some of these laws that are oppressing us.”