Lizzo Snags BMAC Humanitarian Award Amid Abuse Lawsuit From Former Dancers

Lizzo's name has since been tarnished on social media since the news about her lawsuit against three of her former dancers has been publicized.

Now, Lizzo is set to receive the 2023 Black Music Action Coalition Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award.

Lizzo BMAC Humanitarian Award

According to a The Hollywood Reporter report, the Grammy-winning singer is set to receive the Black Music Action Coalition Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award on Sep. 21 at The Beverly Hilton.

Epic Records CEO Sylvia Rhone is also set to receive recognition from the Black Music Coalition - the Clarence Avant Trailblazer Award - along with Jermaine Dupri. Notably, Rhone would be the first Black Woman to be named CEO of a major record label in 2019.

"The Black Music Action Coalition is proud to honor Lizzo and Sylvia Rhone at this year's gala as they join a group of trailblazers who have made immense impact within the music industry and beyond," Black Music Action Coalition Willie "Prophet" Stiggers said in a statement. "We applaud their dedication to pushing boundaries, amplifying Black voices and crashing through those glass ceilings creating space for Black women."

For Lizzo's award, HER, The Weeknd, and Lil Baby were previous recipients of the award.

Aside from Rhone and Lizzo, there are other artists who will be recognized at the said gathering.

• BMAC Social Impact Award: Keke Palmer, Jesse Collins, Dr. Menna Demessie

• BMAC Change Agent Award: Jason Flom, Trae The Truth

• BMAC 365 Award: Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler

According to Billboard, the Black Music Action Coalition was formed in 2020 and has worked to address "systemic racism within the music business and advocate on behalf of Black artists, songwriters, producers, managers, agents, executives, lawyers, and other industry professionals."

Lizzo Receiving Humanitarian Award Amid Lawsuit?

On August 2023, Lizzo was hit with a scathing sexual and religious abuse and toxic working environment lawsuit by three of her former dancers. They also alleged weight-shaming them.

Lizzo has since denied the allegations and plans to countersue her former dancers. However, when the news came about online, many other people who have worked with Lizzo in the past have attested to the bad behavior her former dancers have alleged.

As of the last report, the three dancers' lawyers are reviewing more evidence and testimonies attesting to Lizzo's alleged scandalous behavior.

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