In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the talented musician Lizzo passionately denied that she creates music for a “white audience.” Instead, she explained that her music is a reflection of her black experience.
With a captivating blend of genres ranging from hip hop to gospel and R&B, Lizzo’s tunes are a testament to her versatility and creativity. Hits like “Good as Hell” and “About Damn Time” have soared to the top of the pop charts, garnering widespread popularity.
However, Lizzo has expressed concerns about her chart-topping songs being embraced by a predominantly white audience. She finds it unsettling that music originally intended for a black audience has become so popular among other racial groups. This issue “disturbs her the most.”
“When black people see a lot of white people in the audience, they think, ‘Well, this isn’t for me. This is for them,’” Lizzo explained candidly. “The thing is, when a black artist reaches a certain level of popularity, it’s going to be a predominantly white crowd.”
Lizzo wants to make it clear that she creates music for herself, drawing inspiration from her own black experience. Born Melissa Jefferson, she sees music as a form of healing amid life’s challenges. She wants her music to resonate with and empower people who have faced adversity, particularly young black individuals.
“We need self-love and self-love anthems more than anybody,” Lizzo passionately stated. She aims to uplift those who, like her, have felt underappreciated and made to feel unbeautiful. Her music is a testament to the resilience and strength found within black communities.
Unfortunately, Lizzo has faced criticism from some who accuse her of being racist. However, she finds such claims perplexing. As a black artist, she believes it is natural to create music from a black perspective and embrace her cultural identity.
Meanwhile, rapper Kanye West made controversial remarks about Lizzo’s weight during an interview on Fox News. West argued that promoting overweight lifestyles as fashionable or desirable is harmful and unhealthy. He suggested that there is a deliberate effort to harm the black community through such messages.
Lizzo responded to West’s and Tucker Carlson’s claims during a concert at Scotiabank Arena, where she confidently stated, “I feel like everybody in America got my mother******* name in [their] mother******* mouth for no mother****** reason.” Her powerful statement emphasized her resilience and refusal to be affected by unfounded criticism.
Lizzo’s music is a celebration of black experiences, promoting self-love, and inspiring individuals who have faced adversity. Regardless of the color of her audience, she remains true to her roots and unapologetically embraces her identity as a black woman in a predominantly white industry.
