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Lizzo Gets Emotional Accepting Humanitarian Award With Current Dancers On Stage

September 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lizzo’s last few months have been emotional for a lot of people. For her fans, they were shocked to find out last month that she was being sued by some of her former dancers. In the lawsuit they don’t mince words about the workplace harassment they faced. It included claims of exhaustive re-auditions, racist and fatphobic remarks, and even sexual harassment by one of the singer’s employees. Things got even worse for her fans earlier this week when yet another lawsuit hit.

The second lawsuit came from a tour employee who worked for Lizzo just earlier this year. Her suit mirrored the first including first hand accounts of 20-hour work days and harassment from the “About Damn Time” singer’s employees. Her lawyers quickly responded, downplaying the actual events in question and Lizzo’s involvement in them. The lawsuit went public at a very interesting time as the singer was scheduled to accept a humanitarian award from the Black Music Action Coalition at their Gala.

Lizzo Tears Up Accepting Award

Lizzo accepts the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award at tonight’s Black Music Action Coalition gala, while surrounded by a group of her dancers pic.twitter.com/8wrgwiyidK

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 22, 2023

Overnight, Lizzo actually accepted her award. She brought some of her current dancers on stage with her for support. “Black Music Action Coalition, y’all really are about that action. Thank you so much for this, because I needed this right now. God’s timing is always on time! I didn’t write a speech because I don’t know what to say in times like these,” she said through often teary eyes. “It’s easy to do the right thing when everybody’s watching you, and it’s what you do in those moments when nobody’s watching that defines who you are,” she continued.

The rest of her acceptance speech focused mainly on her humanitarian efforts. “I’m going to continue to be who I am, no matter who’s watching. I’m going to continue to shine a light on the people who are helping people, because they deserve it. I’m going to continue to amplify the voices of marginalized people because I have a microphone and I know how to use it. And, I’m going to continue to put on and represent safe spaces for fat Black women, because that’s what the f*ck I do!” she concluded. What do you think of Lizzo’s emotional reaction to receiving a humanitarian award amid her ongoing lawsuits? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Ezra Miller Blasts Child Harassment Allegations

July 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ezra Miller has spoken publicly for the first time since the lifting of a temporary harassment order. The controversial actor was accused of inappropriate conduct with a non-binary child. The child was 12 at the time of the purported misconduct. Recently, Miller made their first public appearance in several years at the premiere of The Flash. Miller, and the film, has been surrounded by controversy for several years. Miller has become famous for their erratic behavior. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. received criticism for having Miller do reshoots while actively wanted by law enforcement.

“I’m encouraged by today’s outcome and very grateful at this moment to everyone who has stood beside me and sought to ensure that this egregious misuse of the protective order system was halted. I have been unjustly and directly targeted by an individual who the facts have shown has a history of such manipulative and destructive action,” Miller wrote on Instagram.

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The statement comes after a district court in Massachusetts lifted the temporary harassment order filed by Shannon Guin. The original claim was filed in June 2022 for Guin’s child Tokata Iron Eyes. Guin and Miller had reportedly been a couple. However, Miller had been accused of holding Guin and her daughter against their will while they evaded law enforcement. Original court documents claimed Miller used “violence, intimidation, threat of violence, fear, paranoia, delusions, and drugs to hold sway over [the child].” Miller was accused of influencing Tokata to come out as non-binary and transgender.

Miller’s lawyer, Marissa Elkins, also issued a statement following the legal victory. “Frustratingly for Ezra, Guin lodged her false allegations at a time when Ezra was struggling with significant mental health issues. [They were] unable to come to court to defend themself against the spurious claims made by this individual.” Furthermore, Elkins continued. “Had Ezra been able to appear in court last year and share the truth about their very limited interactions with Ms. Guin, I am confident the original order would have never been issued.”

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YK Osiris Shares “Dear Fans” Song Snippet After Sukihana Incident

June 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YK Osiris caught himself in a lot of hot water for forcibly kissing Sukihana, and debate ensued as to whether he deserves the onslaught of backlash that came. Since video of the interaction went viral, she said that she accepts his apology as some fans completely cut him off or saw this as the end of the story. However, it seems like the Jacksonville native wants to share a more elaborate testimony when it comes to the hate he received. Moreover, he recently shared a snippet on Instagram of an upcoming new song titled “Dear Fans.” In it, the lyrics reflect feeling lonely, like people are preying on his downfall too much, and that he found himself very caught up emotionally in all that’s happened.

To be fair, these are emotions that he’s often expressed on social media for reactions unrelated to the Sukihana drama. Still, the context of that hangs over this song like a cloud. What’s important in that situation is YK Osiris’ own accountability, not how he may react to fans afterwards. That being said, it’s all about execution, and response to wrongdoing is just as telling as the act itself.

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Furthermore, the most recent person to chime in on those conversations around YK Osiris was Fivio Foreign. “Just as a Black man in America and how our Black women are portrayed, you always got to be delicate. So you just got to read the room,” the New York MC told Hollywood Unlocked. “Now, I don’t want to put another Black man down, but I feel for her and I got daughters.”

Meanwhile, Osiris shared another apology to the “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” star recently, and also said that fans “put him in his place.” Unfortunately, this situation also prompted other accusations to come forward, which as of writing this article haven’t prompted legal action. Considering his past controversies of assault, he has many demons to battle. Hopefully he and Sukihana are on the path to healing in their own ways. For more news and the latest updates on YK Osiris, come back to HNHH.

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