Chloe Bailey is the latest face of Lizzo’s shapewear brand YITTY, and fans can’t get enough of how she rocks her pieces. Moreover, the brand just launched their “Nearly Naked” campaign exclusively online, and folks are going wild for Bailey’s curves in a series of new pictures for YITTY. The 14-piece collection has easily changeable pieces that can be underwear or outerwear and includes a uniquely convertible shapewear dress. There are quirky prints, solid colors, and plenty of silhouettes available, with the R&B singer particularly donning a bodysuit, a high waist short, a sculpting dress, and a scoop bralette.
Furthermore, this is YITTY’s latest move as an emerging inclusive shapewear brand, even as Chloe Bailey’s friend and the brand’s head honcho continues to reckon with controversy. Fortunately for Lizzo, she indicated that she feels she’s in a much better mental health space these days after threatening to quit music and social media following much criticism over her sexual harassment and verbal abuse allegations. While the legal status of these claims remains in limbo, she seems committed to moving forward. We’ll see whether or not anything else comes from this situation.
As for Chloe Bailey, she recently joined in on the fun when it comes to one of 2024’s biggest songs of the year: Tinashe’s “Nasty.” She recently released a couple of new remixes for the catchy track, including a rework from Tyga and an added rendition from Halle Bailey’s sister. It’s great to see all these artists collaborate more over some massive hits, especially when these new collabs provide brand-new link-ups and artistic relationships. We can only guess as to what she’ll release next, but after a very busy 2023, we can’t blame her for wanting to take things in a more chill manner in 2024.
Meanwhile, Chloe Bailey is still just as prone to directly shut some haters down as she is to let her success speak for itself. It’s an energy that these new pictures for YITTY certainly emulate as she poses in a carefree manner. Let’s see who Lizzo’s next brand collaborator is. Surely, whoever steps up to the plate will be just as stunning. See more of Chloe’s pictures with the “Via” link below.
Lizzo, the pop sensation known for her catchy tracks and positive messages, now finds herself at the center of a storm. A recent lawsuit filed against her has raised eyebrows and questions about the environment she fosters for her team, and we’ll be looking at exactly what she has been accused of and how she has reacted.
Three of Lizzo’s former dancers have come forward with accusations of sexual harassment (via BBC). But the allegations don’t stop with Lizzo alone. Her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., and her dance team captain, Shirlene Quigley, are also named in the lawsuit. The dancers claim that Lizzo pressured them into unwanted sexual situations, made inappropriate comments about a dancer’s weight, and subjected them to intense rehearsals.
Lizzo poses during Reel To Reel: LOVE, LIZZO at The GRAMMY Museum on December 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court (confirmed by APNews), outlines nine areas of misconduct related to the dancers’ experiences during Lizzo’s Special Tour. These allegations vary in nature and target. Some are directed at all three defendants – Lizzo, Quigley, and Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., while others are specific to individual defendants or plaintiffs.
Two key allegations made against all three defendants are:
Creation of a hostile work environment characterized by sexual harassment.
Failure to prevent or address both sexual and religious harassment in the workplace.
The dancers allege that their job security was constantly under threat. They felt compelled to comply with uncomfortable requests, some of which were sexual in nature. For instance, they claim Lizzo pressured them to attend a performance with nude dancers in Amsterdam. Further, religious harassment also features in the lawsuit. Quigley, Lizzo’s dance team captain, is accused of frequently discussing her Christian beliefs and chastising those who didn’t share them. The suit claims that one dancer’s virginity became a topic of discussion without her consent and that the dancers felt pressured to join group Christian prayers, irrespective of their personal beliefs.
Lizzo has built a reputation as a body positivity and inclusivity champion, especially for plus-size women of Color. She has been vocal about the challenges plus-size women face in society and has even launched a size-inclusive shapewear line, Yitty. Additionally, she produced a reality show, Watch Out for The Big Grrrls, aiming to spotlight plus-size dancers. Ironically, two of the plaintiffs, Arianna Davis and Crystal Williams, were part of this show. If proven true, the allegations could tarnish Lizzo’s image and the positive message she promotes. They also shed light on the potential lack of oversight and accountability in the music industry.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 23: Lizzo performs at Qudos Bank Arena on July 23, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
As of now, Lizzo has denied the allegations. The singer took to Instagram to post a lengthy response, which featured the following (via Vanity Fair):
“These last few days have been gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing,” the Grammy-winning performer wrote. “My work ethic, morals, and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Usually, I chose not to respond to false allegations. But, these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed… The sensationalized stories are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.”
According to the suit, Arianna Davis was fired for filming a meeting in which Lizzo provided notes to the dancers, which Davis says she wanted to review later. Lizzo added that she doesn’t want to be “looked at as a victim, but also know that I am not the villain that people and the media have portrayed me to be these last few days. I am very open with my sexuality and expressing myself. But, I can not accept or allow people to use that openness to make me out to be something I am not.”
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 13: Lizzo speaks during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Austin Convention Center on March 13, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Saucedo/Getty Images for SXSW)
The next steps she plans to take remain unclear. However, the gravity of the lawsuit cannot be understated. It draws attention to the blurred lines between personal and professional boundaries in the entertainment industry. The lawsuit against Lizzo is a stark reminder of the challenges and pitfalls artists and their teams can face. As the case unfolds, it will be crucial to see how Lizzo and her team address the allegations. On top of that, also what changes, if any, are implemented to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all involved.
Lizzo is tired of hearing other people’s opinions about her body. However, that doesn’t mean she plans on keeping it to herself. On Sunday (June 4), her Instagram feed once again lit up with a thirst trap. This one gives an up-close and personal view of her behind modelling a look from her Yitty clothing line. In the caption, the Detroit native got ahead of any potential haters, writing, “Never beating the fat-ass allegations .”
The 35-year-old is no stranger to showing off her plus-size figure online in an effort to spread more self-love. Despite her attempts to keep things positive in her space, Lizzo has been constantly plagued with critics questioning why she doesn’t weigh less if she puts in so much work on stage. No matter how many times the accusations of overeating and being lazy are addressed by her, the “Truth Hurts” singer can never seem to satisfy everyone. She’s since learned how to accept her body for what it is and is asking others to do the same.
For the most part, the comments have been positive, praising the Detroit native for her boundless confidence. SZA dropped by to show her “Special (Remix)” collaborator some love. Many others left lengthy comments explaining how Lizzo being fat doesn’t necessarily mean that she’s unhealthy. “It’s hilarious to me that people who ‘hate this so much’ take the time to stop and comment, knowing that every time someone replies to them, or they want to respond, they have to come right back here and see this ‘repulsive’ picture all over again,” one IG user pointed out. “Tell me again how gross you think it is.”
Elsewhere in the news, Lizzo recently took to TikTok to detail her fitness plans for the future, making it abundantly clear that she doesn’t “ever want to be thin.” Read everything that she had to say at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.
Lizzo has introduced “YOUR SKIN” from her Yitty brand, “gender-affirming shapewear for all gender identities.” Coincidentally (or perhaps not), Yitty officially launched one year ago today, March 30.
“You deserve to feel like you. You deserve to feel good in Your Skin,” Lizzo tweeted. “We’ve been working on this a long time & it’s finally ready! Binder tops & tucking thongs coming this summer!”
The official Yitty Instagram account added, “The rumors are true: YOUR SKIN by YITTY is coming late summer 2023 and will be here to stay, forever! Our Binder Top and Tucking Thong are designed with the comfortable, shaping compression y’all love, with additional seam and stitch details to keep you snatched AF in alllll the right places. Time to feel more like YOU.”
Lizzo also posted the news to Instagram alongside a behind-the-scenes video from the campaign shoot. Her caption explained what inspired her to create this line.
“I’ve watched countless videos of people crafting their own garments to wrap or tuck their bodies so their body can truly feel like theirs. I’ve heard people talk about their preference of wanting to be fluid in how they want to present their bodies depending on their mood or style of clothing. And I wanted to help,” she wrote. “I called my team at yitty and they immediately jumped to action. It took 2 years of extensive wear testing, community feedback, and attention to detail. I’m excited to say we have a great product that’s promises to grow and expand with Your needs.”
Lizzo continued, “I’ve already read positive comments about how we can offer more to the non-binary, trans, gender-fluid community I wanna hear more! Your feedback is not only valuable but a necessity to us. Because we do this for You. Every Damn Body. Xoxo Lizzo.”
The announcement comes a week after Lizzo took to Twitter to bring awareness to “anti-LGBTQIA legislation … being passed banning gender-affirming health care & drag shows”:
Hi! As we speak:
– the ceo of tiktok is being interrogated by congress with intent to ban TikTok in America
– anti lgbtqia legislation is being passed banning gender affirming health care & drag shows
– Jim Crow era laws are being reinstated in Mississippi
when I got my first binder only one website existed to get them. literally it’s so amazing to see a superstar create gender affirming shapewear to make people feel more comfortable in their bodies. thank youuuu @lizzopic.twitter.com/27Up2IMSfG
After all the transphobia on my tl, LIZZO lights up my life because of her collar with @Yitty I don’t ask y’all to understand. I don’t even ask y’all to care. All most of us want is respect and basic comfort. And nobody has given that to me like Lizzo. Really.
— GeeMy Little Starcatcher (@FAD3DTOGR3YMGC) March 30, 2023
Today she launched a new line of shapewear called Yitty in partnership with Fabletics. The brand is named for Lizzo’s childhood nickname. Her shapewear goes from size XS all the way up to size 6X, a size that while incredibly common, is extremely difficult to find. Lizzo recently teased the launch in a revealing Instagram post, calling it her “biggest thing YET. Bigger than anything I’ve ever done” and noting that it was “3 years in the making.”
In a post from earlier today, Lizzo called the line “a love letter to my big grrrls” She wrote: This is a love letter to my big grrrls, and a welcome letter to Every Body. This is *not* an invitation to change who you are… this is an opportunity to BE who you are on your terms. I don’t know about y’all— but I’m sick of people telling me how I’m supposed to look and feel about my body. I’m tired of discomfort being synonymous with sexy. If it’s uncomfortable TAKE IT OFF. And if it makes you feel good PUT IT ON. @YITTY isn’t just shapewear, it’s your chance to reclaim your body and redefine your beauty standard. I love y’all—I’m going live today and will answer any questions or feelings y’all have for me.”
“Instead of thinking about size in this linear way, we’re thinking about it on a spectrum where everyone is included,” the brand said in a statement. “Everyone’s size is just their size. It’s not high, it’s not low. It’s not big, it’s not small. It’s just your size.” In a press release, Lizzo said she had an epiphany when it came to the brand. “I was tired of seeing this sad, restrictive shapewear that literally no-one wanted to wear. I had an epiphany like, ‘who can actually do something about this?’ I decided to take on the challenge of allowing women to feel unapologetically good about themselves again.”
So far, Yitty is launching three distinct collection: Mesh Me, Nearly Naked and Major Label that are respectively described as “super bossy, super soft, super YITTY.” To learn more about the brand, check out their website here. The brand officially goes live April 12.
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