Lizzo Accepts Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award at Black Music Action Coalition Gala: ‘I Needed This Right Now, God’s Timing Is On Time’
22.09.2023 - 07:35
/ variety.com
Steven J. Horowitz Lizzo was given top honors at the Black Music Action Coalition’s Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award on Thursday night. At the BMAC Gala, which took place on Sept.
21 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the singer and activist closed the three-hour evening by accepting her award after a turbulent day. Hours before the night, a former stylist for her tour earlier this year filed a lawsuit against her and others involved in the production for sexual harassment, disability discrimination, illegal retaliatory termination, assault and more. It marked yet another lawsuit against Lizzo from former employees on tour for similar accusations.
But the evening erred on positive. Lizzo skipped the Black carpet, opting to sit in the audience as industry executives like Sylvia Rhone and Jermaine Dupri accepted awards. At the end of the event, Lizzo’s Big Grrls—and a few Big Boiis—graced the stage to show their support and present her with her accolade.
The crew, which consisted of dancers from “The Special Tour” that began in the U.S. last year and continued through Europe this summer, appeared to voice their love of the pop singer. It was notable considering the increasing number of workers who have filed recent suits.
After a video montage showcasing her philanthropic efforts for LGBTQ+ advocacy and initiatives like Planned Parenthood, Lizzo took to the microphone to indirectly reference the recent legal hardships she’s experiencing. “Black Music Action Coalition, y’all really are about that action. Thank you so much for this, because I needed this right now.
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