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LIZZO delivered an extremely moving speech during her show in Los Angeles on Thursday (March 12), eluding to the meaning behind the title of her forthcoming album, Love In Real Life.
According to People, the "Good As Hell" songstress was "sued by former backup dancers on allegations of harassment and a toxic workplace environment" in August 2023 and revealed where her head was at amid denying harsh claims against her character.
"I named it that because about a year and a half ago — it’s so hard for me to talk about — I was in such a dark, deep depression. I was so heartbroken by the world and so deeply hurt that I didn’t want to live anymore, and I was so deeply afraid of people that I didn’t want to be seen. Eventually I got over that fear."
During that time, the star attended a concert, and as she made her way to her seat, she had an interaction with a fan that not only changed her life forever but inspired her upcoming record.
"As I was walking through the crowd to get to my spot, something miraculous happened. Somebody, who I didn’t know, looked at me and said, 'Lizzo, I love you.' And they reached out, and I reached back, and we hugged, and it felt so damn good. And after that experience, I was like, ‘Damn, you can’t get this s--- on the internet, bro. This is the kind of love you can only get in real life. And I don’t share that story to gain some sort of sympathy. We’re beyond that, bitch. Look at me!"
And thus, Love In Real Life was born!
The "Truth Hurts" songstress has returned to the stage and has been extremely open with fans regarding her ongoing fitness journey on social media. The standout continually motivates fans to live a healthier lifestyle while encouraging them to love themselves for who they are.
In addition to creating an album, returning to shows, and sticking to her fitness journey, LIZZO also stays busy supporting her clothing brand, YITTY, and models new styles herself!
For more, read: Lizzo Flaunts Dramatic Weight Loss Transformation In Jaw-Dropping New Video.