In this episode, We discuss Lizzo and her early introduction into the world of music as well as her rise in the industry. Then we cover the release of the single that really brought her to the forefront of everyone’s attention and how the media reacted to her music and her image. Next we explore the controversies surrounding Lizzo from accusations of harassment to plagiarism. But we also discuss her views on body image and what good she has put into the world. Finally we wrap up with a conversation about the ways in which she provides representation and support for different communities and individuals. Trigger warnings: ableist language Follow the podcast:BlueSky and Twitter: @BigRepPodInstagram and TikTok: @BigReputationsPod Become a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/bigreputationspod Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. SaloisLogo Design: Samantha MarmolejoMusic: Shawn P. RussellSound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. RussellRecording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sources:“Lizzo Wants to Build You Up,” written for the New York Times by Sandra E. Garcia“What to Know About the Harassment and Hostile-Workplace Claims Against Lizzo,” by Tariro Mzezewa and Andrea González-RamírezLove, Lizzo documentary directed by Doug Pray, available on HBO Max“Lizzo Was a New Kind of Diva. Now She’s in a New Kind of Scandal,” written for The Atlantic By Spencer Kornhaber