Lawyers review 6 more claims against Lizzo for 'sexually charged environment'

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By Nasima Khatun

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It has been reported that six more people have allegedly accused Lizzo of creating a "sexually charged environment".

On Wednesday, NBC News revealed that attorneys representing the initial lawsuit claiming that the 35-year-old was involved in inappropriate misconduct which included "sexual harassment", have now been reviewing new claims.

It was said that these six people have come forward "with similar stories" regarding Lizzo's alleged behavior.

Lawyer Ron Zambrano told the outlet the new allegations are of a "sexually charged environment" as well as a failure to pay employees, adding: "Some of the claims we are reviewing may be actionable, but it is too soon to say."

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Lizzo is facing a lawsuit from some of her former dancers. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty

The news comes after the 'Good As Hell' singer was accused of "weight shaming" as well as "sexual harassment" by three of her former dancers.

As reported by NBC News, the suit which was filed last Tuesday, was brought about by Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez and alleged that the Grammy-award winner created a hostile work environment.

As well as issues with job security and strict rehearsal outlines, there was also an alleged trip to Bananenbar, a strip club in Amsterdam, that was allegedly the center of a lot of "inappropriate" behavior.

While the dancers were there, Lizzo allegedly "began inviting cast members to take turns touching the nude performers, catching dildos launched from the performers’ vaginas, and eating bananas protruding from the performers’ vaginas."

The suit continued detailing the alleged events stating: "Lizzo then turned her attention to Ms. Davis and began pressuring Ms. Davis to touch the breasts of one of the nude women.

"Plaintiffs were aghast with how little regard Lizzo showed for the bodily autonomy of her employees and those around her, especially in the presence of many people whom she employed," it added.

A few days after the accusations, the 35-year-old took to Instagram to deny the claims as well as give her take on the matter.

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Lizzo took to social media to slam the claims. Credit: Dave Simpson/WireImage/Getty

"These last few days have been gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing. My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed."

She continued: "These sensationalized stories are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional."

Lizzo then went on to state that she is "passionate" about what she does, saying that she "[takes] my music and my performances seriously because at the end of the day I only want to put out the best art that represents me and my fans.

"With passion comes hard work and high standards. Sometimes I have to make hard decisions but it's never my intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or like they aren't valued as an important part of the team," she wrote.

"I am not here to be looked at as a victim, but I 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 cannot accept or allow people to use that openness to make me out to be something I am not," she continued before adding: "There is nothing I take more seriously than the respect we deserve as women in the world. I know what it feels like to be body shamed on a daily basis and would absolutely never criticize or terminate an employee because of their weight."

The 'Boys' hitmaker then concluded that she was "hurt" but she "will not let the good work I've done in the world be overshadowed by this."

"I want to thank everyone who has reached out in support to lift me up during this difficult time," she said.

Her solicitors are yet to respond to the latest claims publicly.

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