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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 and pop genres, is known for its themes of body positivity and self-love.

In today's hip-hop culture, built on stale rhymes about sex, money, and drugs, 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. Lizzo's unique delivery and cadence are only fueled by the depth of her pop-culture, social and historical references, ranging from Lizzie Borden to Cogsworth to Anna Wintour.

Born in Detroit in the late '80s, Lizzo spent much of her formative years in the Pentecostal church, where she was raised on the gospel sounds of The Winans, The Clark Sisters, and Fred Hammond, along with mainstay secular artists such as Stevie Wonder and Elton John.

At the age of 10 her family moved to Houston, Texas, and Lizzo was exposed to a wide array of emerging Southern musical styles, from the trademark chopped and screwed rap tracks of the underground, to the progressive and polished R&B sounds of groups like Destiny’s Child that were raising the city’s national profile to new heights. In fact, it was after she skipped class to catch a Destiny’s Child performance at Wal-Mart that Lizzo -- then a 5th grader -- was inspired to start writing music on her own.

Over the next decade that decision would take her through the trenches of some of the most varied musical genres: R&B girl groups (I.N.I.T.I.A.L.S., Cornrow Clique, The Chalice), progressive rock bands (Elypseas), electro-pop duos (Lizzo & The Larva Ink), and trap-based hip-hop collective/crew GRRRL PRTY.

Before signing with Nice Life and Atlantic Records, she released two studio albums -- Lizzobangers (2013), and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). In 2014, Time named her one of 14 music artists to watch. Her first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.

In 2019, she attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, Cuz I Love You, which peaked inside 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 actress; she served as a voice performer in the animated film UglyDolls (2019) and starred in the crime comedy-drama film Hustlers (2019).

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.

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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 TO BOOK Lizzo?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Lizzo for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form 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 pricing information and check availability for Lizzo or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Lizzo?

    Booking fees for Lizzo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Lizzo, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Lizzo?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Lizzo for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form 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 TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Lizzo or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Lizzo or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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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 and pop genres, is known for its themes of body positivity and self-love.

In today's hip-hop culture, built on stale rhymes about sex, money, and drugs, 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. Lizzo's unique delivery and cadence are only fueled by the depth of her pop-culture, social and historical references, ranging from Lizzie Borden to Cogsworth to Anna Wintour.

Born in Detroit in the late '80s, Lizzo spent much of her formative years in the Pentecostal church, where she was raised on the gospel sounds of The Winans, The Clark Sisters, and Fred Hammond, along with mainstay secular artists such as Stevie Wonder and Elton John.

At the age of 10 her family moved to Houston, Texas, and Lizzo was exposed to a wide array of emerging Southern musical styles, from the trademark chopped and screwed rap tracks of the underground, to the progressive and polished R&B sounds of groups like Destiny’s Child that were raising the city’s national profile to new heights. In fact, it was after she skipped class to catch a Destiny’s Child performance at Wal-Mart that Lizzo -- then a 5th grader -- was inspired to start writing music on her own.

Over the next decade that decision would take her through the trenches of some of the most varied musical genres: R&B girl groups (I.N.I.T.I.A.L.S., Cornrow Clique, The Chalice), progressive rock bands (Elypseas), electro-pop duos (Lizzo & The Larva Ink), and trap-based hip-hop collective/crew GRRRL PRTY.

Before signing with Nice Life and Atlantic Records, she released two studio albums -- Lizzobangers (2013), and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). In 2014, Time named her one of 14 music artists to watch. Her first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.

In 2019, she attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, Cuz I Love You, which peaked inside 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 actress; she served as a voice performer in the animated film UglyDolls (2019) and starred in the crime comedy-drama film Hustlers (2019).

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.

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Lizzo Videos

  • Lizzo - Zane Lowe & Apple Music ’Special' Interview
    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
    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
    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 to book Lizzo?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Lizzo for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form 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 pricing information and check availability for Lizzo or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Lizzo?

    Booking fees for Lizzo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Lizzo, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Lizzo?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Lizzo for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form 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 talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Lizzo or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Lizzo or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

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, Common, Aloe Blacc, Selena Gomez and Janelle Monáe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lizzo for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Lizzo Speaker Videos

  • Lizzo - Zane Lowe & Apple Music ’Special' Interview
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 - Juice (Official Video)
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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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