Lizzo, the Grammy-winning artist, is candidly addressing the nuances of her crossover success and the predominantly white
fanbase that often comes with it.
In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair for its November cover story, the 34-year-old music sensation, born Melissa Viviane
Jefferson, shared insights into her artistic journey and the purpose behind her music. Lizzo boldly stated that despite reaching
high levels of popularity, she doesn’t create music with a specific racial audience in mind. Instead, her music is an authentic
expression of her Black experience—a form of personal healing from life’s challenges.
While Lizzo’s musical roots are grounded in R&B, hip-hop, and gospel, she has undeniably made an impact in the pop genre
with hits like “Juice,” “Good As Hell,” and the recent “About Damn Time.” Despite garnering a diverse fanbase, including many
white fans following her breakthrough in 2019 with “Cuz I Luv You,”
Lizzo emphasized that her primary audience is Black women.
