Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few months, you'll have noticed the massive impact that Lizzo is having on the music industry. From her incredible lyrics and her infectious beats to her message of self-love, she's the breath of fresh air that we've all been waiting for. But one area in which Lizzo truly excels? Her live performances.
The internet has already been blown away by her sets at the BET Awards and the VMAs. Lizzo was so good, in fact, that she made fans of A-listers like Rihanna and Queen Latifah. But her latest turn at the Philadelphia music festival showed that even Beyonce can't resist her charms.
Lizzo was born Melissa Viviane Jefferson in Detroit in 1988.
She's been making music for a long time (her debut album came out in 2013) but she's only hit the mainstream fairly recently.Her third studio album, Cuz I Love You, is a total masterpiece.
But it's not just the brilliant music that she makes that has garnered Lizzo such a legion of fans. There's so much more to the star.For one thing, she's totally unique.
Which other plus-size, dance-trained, hip-hop artist plays the flute in almost all of her songs? Truly, Lizzo is one of a kind.But what's even more important than her talent?
It's gotta be Lizzo's incredible message. Her lyrics are all designed to inspire self-love and confidence - particularly in young women. In a world of problematic messages, she's a real force for good.And the internet has responded.
In June, Lizzo stormed the stage at the BET Awards.
She started the performance atop a giant wedding cake.
Lizzo then proceeded to remove her veil and gown, dance like no one was watching, and even include an impressively intricate flue solo. We have to stan.And eagle-eyed fans noticed one thing.
That’s it... that’s the tweet 🤷🏾♀️ https://t.co/ZgbPMcXwJw— Feelin Good As Hell (@Feelin Good As Hell)1561353358.0
And that hasn't been the end of Lizzo's stage domination.
Things Lizzo did: THAT #MTVVMAs https://t.co/ayALRtJRrC— British GLAMOUR (@British GLAMOUR)1566883461.0
Lizzo performed a medley of her greatest hits.
And, at the end, also managed to preach a message of self-love to the eagerly awaiting audience.And yet again, Lizzo was making famous fans.
p.s. Queen Latifah cheering with her whole body for @lizzo through that #VMAs2019 performance is such a MOOD! https://t.co/sAyPyk95H5— Bridget Liszewski (@Bridget Liszewski)1566906745.0
And, again, Rihanna offered her support to Lizzo.
And that's not Lizzo's only famous fan.
With summer winding down, here’s a sampling of what Michelle and I have been listening to — some new, some old, som… https://t.co/f41MILYSBr— Barack Obama (@Barack Obama)1566660956.0
And, understandably, Lizzo was blown away.
I TWEETED THIS AT 10:26AM AND ONE HOUR LATER PRESIDENT @BarackObama TWEETED ABOUT ME!!! WE’RE FRIENDS NOW I DONT… https://t.co/PsXT5XFaHc— Feelin Good As Hell (@Feelin Good As Hell)1566661614.0
And it seems that there's no end in sight to Lizzo's reign.
Because her latest performance has garnered her yet another high-profile fan - the Queen herself, Beyonce.This weekend was the Philadelphia Music Festival.
It was co-founded by a particular famous face.
And that wasn't the only performance.
She was totally incredible.
100%, that bitch // @lizzo Philadelphia, PA // @MIAFestival Shot for @TIDAL https://t.co/OH0ty8GgXW— J.Baura // Lumpia Papi (@J.Baura // Lumpia Papi)1567470612.0
And it seemed like Lizzo also gained a particularly high-profile fan.
Lizzo shared this image on her Insta.
At first glance, it looks like a signature shot of her energetic performance style. But it was actually so much more.She showed the close up on Twitter.
A story in two parts: https://t.co/mmOfgA9wOK— Feelin Good As Hell (@Feelin Good As Hell)1567385309.0
At it gets even better.
BEYONCÉ DANCING TO LIZZO https://t.co/gnKUFi3y4N— sarah (@sarah)1567387922.0
People are feeling a little emotional.
when i saw beyoncé backstage at lizzo i had to literally sit down on the curb after for a good 15 minutes before i… https://t.co/HeMRvn8os0— nile (@nile)1567396651.0
And others made this point.
@lizzo ASK TO OPEN FOR HER NEXT TOUR QUEEN!! LIZZO DESERVES STADIUM CROWDS— sucker ❗️❗️ (@sucker ❗️❗️)1567385423.0