Lizzo is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, actress and flutist. Before signing with Nice Life and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums- Lizzobangers and Big Grrrl Small World. She attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, Cuz I Love You which peaked inside the top five of the US Billboard 200. Lizzo is also an actress and she served as a voice performer in the animated film UglyDolls and appeared in the crime comedy-drama film Hustlers. In 2019, Time named Lizzo as Entertainer of the Year for her meteoric rise and contribution to music.
Birth Name
Melissa Viviane Jefferson
Nickname
Lizzo
Profession
Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Actress
Genre
Hip hop, Alternative Hip hop, Pop Music, Funk-Pop, R&B, Soul, Doo-wop
Instruments
Vocals, Flute
Labels
Totally Gross National Product, BGSW, Atlantic Records, Nice Life
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Lizzo was born on the 27th of April 1988, in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Age
She’s currently 35 years old.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Ethnicity
Black
Religion
Christianity
Education
Lizzo graduation from Alief Elsik High School in Houston, Texas. In 2005, she enrolled at the University of Houston but dropped out before she completed her bachelor’s degree.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – She has two older sisters.
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Lizzo has dated –
Lizzo has largely opted to keep her personal life away from the public spotlight, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about her love life and dating history.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 10 inches
- In centimeters – 178 cm
- In meters – 1.78 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 140 kg
- In Pounds – 308 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 45-36-47
- Bust – 45 inches
- Waist – 36 inches
- Hip – 47 inches
- Bra Size – 44C
Body Build
Large
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 11 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 24 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Lizzo became known after her studio album, Big Grrrl Small World (2015) and the album was placed in the 17th spot by Spin magazine in the list featuring 50 Best Hip-Hop Albums. She attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, Cuz I Love You (2019), which peaked inside the top five of the US Billboard 200.
Album Debut
In 2013, Lizzo released her debut studio album, Lizzobangers in collaboration with independent label, Totally Gross National Product.
Film Debut
Television Debut
In 2014, Lizzo made her first television show appearance in the reality TV series, Made in Chelsea: NYC.
Lizzo Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill
- Favorite Actress – Julia Roberts
- Favorite Singer – Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus
- Favorite NFL Team – Minnesota Vikings
- Favorite TV Show – Modern Family
- Favorite Color – Black
- Favorite Food – Fast Food
Lizzo Net worth
Lizzo has an estimated net worth of $40 million dollars as of 2023.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Lizzo
- Instagram – lizzobeeating
- Twitter – Lizzo
- YouTube Channel – Lizzo Music
Some Lesser Known Facts About Lizzo
- Early in her childhood, her family decided to move to Houston from Michigan.
- Her family was deeply religious and believed in the Pentecostal church. She sang gospels and was part of church choirs.
- At the age of 9, she moved with her family to Houston, Texas, where she started her real training in music.
- She learned to play the flute and listened to as much music as she could.
- She also joined the school’s marching band in middle school and continued till she joined college. She played the piccolo in the school marching band.
- While growing up, she often battled with body acceptance. Her insecurities continued to haunt her until she reached the age of 21 when she realized that she can’t change who she is and she should be okay with it.
- She has founded 5 different rap / hip-hop groups – Grrrl Prty, The Chalice, Ellypseas, The Clerb and Absynthe.
- In 2014, Lizzo was included by the Time magazine in the list featuring 14 music artists to watch.
- In 2016, she released her first major EP, Coconut Oil. By then, she was signed under Atlantic Records, one of the biggest American record labels.
- In 2019, she starred in the drama Hustlers with Cardi B.
- In April 2019, Lizzo released her third album, Cuz I Love You which was her first album to be released under a major music label.
- In April 2019, she performed at the Coachella Music Festival.
- In July 2019, Lizzo was nominated for Push Artist of the Year and Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards.
- In June 2020, Lizzo revealed on TikTok that she is vegan.
