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Lizzo

Alternative Hip-Hop Artist Known for Her Body Positive Message & Chart-Topping Singles "Truth Hurts," "Juice" & "About Damn Time"

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Lizzo Biography

Melissa Jefferson, better known by her stage name Lizzo, is an alternative hip-hop artist who originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is known for her singles "Truth Hurts," "Juice," and "Good as Hell." Her music, which blends hip-hop, soul, R&B, and funk-pop genres, is known for its themes of body positivity, self-love, and self-confidence. Having released four studio albums, her third one, "Cuz I Love You," peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200, while her fourth album, "Special," was released in 2022.

In today's hip-hop culture, Houston-bred, Minneapolis-based artist Lizzo relies on inventive wordplay and an ability to seamlessly flow between rapping and singing to set her above the rest. Her unique delivery and cadence, fueled by the depth of her pop culture and social and historical references, are a testament to her creativity and talent. Beyond her music, Lizzo is also an advocate for body positivity and self-love, with a strong LGBTQ+ following.

Born in Detroit in the late '80s, Lizzo spent much of her formative years in the Pentecostal church. At the age of 10 her family moved to Houston, Texas, exposing her to a wide array of emerging Southern musical styles. It was after seeing Destiny’s Child perform that Lizzo was inspired to start writing music on her own. Over the next decade, she ventured into various musical genres, including R&B, progressive rock, and electro-pop, before focusing on trap-based hip-hop, ultimately leading to her signing with Nice Life and Atlantic Records.

Before signing with Nice Life and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums -- "Lizzobangers," and "Big Grrrl Small World." In 2014, Time named her one of 14 music artists to watch. Her first major-label EP, "Coconut Oil," was released in 2016. Lizzo then embarked on the "Good as Hell Tour" in 2017 to promote "Coconut Oil."

In 2019, she attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, "Cuz I Love You," which peaked in the top five of the Billboard 200. The album spawned two singles: "Juice" and "Tempo". The deluxe version of the album included her 2017 single "Truth Hurts," which became a viral sleeper hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 two years after its initial release. Around this time, her 2016 single "Good as Hell" also climbed the Billboard charts, reaching the top ten of the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100.

Aside from singing and rapping, Lizzo is also an accomplished flutist and actress. She has appeared in films such as "UglyDolls" and "Hustlers," and is the host of the Amazon Prime Video reality television series "Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls." Lizzo has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career, including four Grammy Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards. In 2022, she embarked on "The Special Tour," an arena tour across North America, Europe, and Oceania.

She graduated with a classical flute degree from the University of Houston and turned down a scholarship for graduate studies at the Paris Conservatory in order to pursue projects in hip-hop and popular music. The road to stardom was not easy for Lizzo, though -- at 21, after the death of her father, she lived out of her car for a year as she tried to break into the music industry. Today, Lizzo is recognized globally not only for her musical talent but also for her advocacy work and influence in promoting body positivity.

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  • Lizzo, Roddy Ricch, Megan Thee Stallion Among BET Awards Winners: Complete List

    The 2020 BET Awards were held virtually earlier tonight on CBS, BET and BET HER and featured standout performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Anderson Paak, Lil Wayne, John Legend, Alicia Keys and Roddy Ricch, among others. A celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary, and the network’s 40th, Black music’s past, present and future took center stage as host Amanda Seales expertly navigated...

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  • How do I book Lizzo to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lizzo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lizzo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lizzo or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Lizzo

    Speaking fees for Lizzo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lizzo are $200,000 and above for live events and $200,000 and above for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lizzo, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Lizzo speak about?

  • Where does Lizzo travel from?

    Lizzo generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Lizzo’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Lizzo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lizzo for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lizzo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Alternative Hip-Hop Artist Known for Her Body Positive Message & Chart-Topping Singles "Truth Hurts," "Juice" & "About Damn Time"

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Lizzo Biography

Melissa Jefferson, better known by her stage name Lizzo, is an alternative hip-hop artist who originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is known for her singles "Truth Hurts," "Juice," and "Good as Hell." Her music, which blends hip-hop, soul, R&B, and funk-pop genres, is known for its themes of body positivity, self-love, and self-confidence. Having released four studio albums, her third one, "Cuz I Love You," peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200, while her fourth album, "Special," was released in 2022.

In today's hip-hop culture, Houston-bred, Minneapolis-based artist Lizzo relies on inventive wordplay and an ability to seamlessly flow between rapping and singing to set her above the rest. Her unique delivery and cadence, fueled by the depth of her pop culture and social and historical references, are a testament to her creativity and talent. Beyond her music, Lizzo is also an advocate for body positivity and self-love, with a strong LGBTQ+ following.

Born in Detroit in the late '80s, Lizzo spent much of her formative years in the Pentecostal church. At the age of 10 her family moved to Houston, Texas, exposing her to a wide array of emerging Southern musical styles. It was after seeing Destiny’s Child perform that Lizzo was inspired to start writing music on her own. Over the next decade, she ventured into various musical genres, including R&B, progressive rock, and electro-pop, before focusing on trap-based hip-hop, ultimately leading to her signing with Nice Life and Atlantic Records.

Before signing with Nice Life and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums -- "Lizzobangers," and "Big Grrrl Small World." In 2014, Time named her one of 14 music artists to watch. Her first major-label EP, "Coconut Oil," was released in 2016. Lizzo then embarked on the "Good as Hell Tour" in 2017 to promote "Coconut Oil."

In 2019, she attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, "Cuz I Love You," which peaked in the top five of the Billboard 200. The album spawned two singles: "Juice" and "Tempo". The deluxe version of the album included her 2017 single "Truth Hurts," which became a viral sleeper hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 two years after its initial release. Around this time, her 2016 single "Good as Hell" also climbed the Billboard charts, reaching the top ten of the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100.

Aside from singing and rapping, Lizzo is also an accomplished flutist and actress. She has appeared in films such as "UglyDolls" and "Hustlers," and is the host of the Amazon Prime Video reality television series "Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls." Lizzo has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career, including four Grammy Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards. In 2022, she embarked on "The Special Tour," an arena tour across North America, Europe, and Oceania.

She graduated with a classical flute degree from the University of Houston and turned down a scholarship for graduate studies at the Paris Conservatory in order to pursue projects in hip-hop and popular music. The road to stardom was not easy for Lizzo, though -- at 21, after the death of her father, she lived out of her car for a year as she tried to break into the music industry. Today, Lizzo is recognized globally not only for her musical talent but also for her advocacy work and influence in promoting body positivity.

Lizzo Videos

  • Lizzo - Zane Lowe & Apple Music ’Special' Interview
    Apple Music’s Zane Lowe joins Lizzo to discuss her new album ’Special', and more.
  • Lizzo On SNL, Coachella, Dr. Dre, and Playing Flute
    In this full interview, Lizzo dropped by the neighborhood to speak with Big Boy about her new song "About Damn Time," her upcoming "Special" album,...
  • Lizzo on Blazing Her Own Path & Finding Her Power
    In this exclusive interview with Lizzo, the Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter opens up about her new reality competition series 'Watch Out for...

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FAQs on booking Lizzo

  • How do I book Lizzo to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lizzo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lizzo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lizzo or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Lizzo

    Speaking fees for Lizzo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lizzo are $200,000 and above for live events and $200,000 and above for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lizzo, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Lizzo speak about?

  • Where does Lizzo travel from?

    Lizzo generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Lizzo’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Lizzo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lizzo for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lizzo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Lizzo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Lizzo for your event is $200,000 and above. Lizzo generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Billy Porter, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Janelle Monáe, Common and Mykki Blanco. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lizzo for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Lizzo Speaker Videos

  • Lizzo - Zane Lowe & Apple Music ’Special' Interview
    Apple Music’s Zane Lowe joins Lizzo to discuss her new album ’Special', and more.
    Lizzo On SNL, Coachella, Dr. Dre, and Playing Flute
    In this full interview, Lizzo dropped by the neighborhood to speak with Big Boy about her new song "About Damn Time," her upcoming "Special" album, taking a vow of silence, playing the flute,...
  • Lizzo on Blazing Her Own Path & Finding Her Power
    In this exclusive interview with Lizzo, the Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter opens up about her new reality competition series 'Watch Out for the Big Grrrls', why fans shouldn’t expect...
    Lizzo on Finding Confidence & Dealing w/ Social Media Criticism
    In this episode of I Weigh Interviews, Jameela and Lizzo discuss body image, finding confidence, and dealing with social media criticism.
  • Lizzo performs “Juice” at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
    Singer Adam Lambert introduces a performance of “Juice” by Lizzo at the 30th annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.
    Lizzo - Juice (Official Video)

Lizzo News

  • Lizzo, Roddy Ricch, Megan Thee Stallion Among BET Awards Winners: Complete List

    The 2020 BET Awards were held virtually earlier tonight on CBS, BET and BET HER and featured standout performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Anderson Paak, Lil Wayne, John Legend, Alicia Keys and Roddy Ricch, among others. A celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary, and the network’s 40th, Black music’s past, present and future took center stage as host Amanda Seales expertly navigated...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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