Lizzo Claims Designer's Harassment Lawsuit Is False & Obscene

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This is similar legal action to that of allegedly harassed dancers who worked with the singer in the past, a still ongoing case.

The lawsuits against Lizzo have quieted down as 2023 rolls to a close, but they're still persistent. Moreover, there are two big cases on the floor right now, one from her former dancers whom she allegedly harassed. A similar harassment lawsuit came forth from designer Asha Daniels, who worked on the singer's Special tour earlier this year. In it, she claims that she faced a "culture of racism and bullying" while working with her, which coincide with the dancers' allegations. Regardless, the Detroit native's legal team recently blasted this legal filing from Daniels and stand by their client, positing that the designer is a "disgruntled" former employee who "played hooky" one day of a show and was cut three weeks into their trek.

Furthermore, Lizzo's attorney Martin D. Singer filed a motion to dismiss this case in Los Angeles court on Friday (December 15), just like the defense did with the dancers' case. In it, he labeled Daniels' side of the story as "meritless and salacious." "During her brief employment by [Lizzo’s touring company], Plaintiff refused to comply with instructions from her supervisors and tour management, failed to perform the work that she was assigned and, eventually, just played hooky and refused to show up for work," the motion reads. "Unsurprisingly, she was terminated after abandoning her post on the day of a concert in Paris, France."

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In addition, Singer and company also alleged that this lawsuit against Lizzo should vanish because of logistical errors. This stems from Daniels' residence in New York while she's filing the case in California. "[Plaintiff] is a New York resident who worked for a Delaware corporation in Europe,” Singer expressed. “She has alleged no nexus to California." Meanwhile, the designer's lawyers called this "yet another Hail Mary by Lizzo’s team to try to shift blame to the victims" for her supposed behavior. "Lizzo and her lawyers can continue trying to rationalize her illegal and wretched conduct. But we remain committed to seeking justice for our clients. [We] look forward to our day in court where Lizzo can explain her behavior in a public forum."

The Cuz I Love You hitmaker's team hired Daniels in February of 2023 to handle wardrobe of her design. Her suit includes the claim that dancers had to change "little to no privacy" as "primarily white males [of the stage crew] would lewdly gawk, sneer, and giggle" at them. When the designer expressed concern, the wardrobe manager allegedly "laughed" and told her to keep quiet. For more news and the latest updates on Lizzo, stick around on HNHH.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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