Lizzo Didn’t Lie When She Said She Thinks ‘People Like To Bully Fat People’
Lizzo Says It’s ‘People Like To Bully Fat People,’ and She Isn’t Playacting When She Says ThatIn an interview with *Black America Week*, Lizzo recently opened up about her experience dealing with bullying during her weight loss journey. The former Miss Universe queen revealed that people find it alluring to target fat individuals for their perceived "negative traits," a statement she didn't hold back about in the conversation.
Lizzo’s comments came in response to a question from renowned journalist Jason Lee, who had previously asked her about her experience with body positivity and the backlash she’s faced. Lizzo, known for her relentless positivity and down-to-earth attitude, took the opportunity to not only acknowledge her own struggles but also to shed light on a broader societal issue.
“People like to bully fat people because it’s entertaining,” Lizzo stated bluntly in the interview. “It’s just cathartic for them.” Her words were not surprising given her history of speaking out against systemic discrimination, including her battle with bullying herself as a young woman. In fact, she had previously opened up about how her body image issues led to her losing weight during her teenage years.
The incident that sparked the conversation occurred when Lee reached out to Lizzo via Twitter and asked for her opinion on whether she thought people enjoy seeing people who are struggling with their weight gain or loss. Lee’s tweet was met with a resounding "yes" from Lizzo, but not without some pushback from her fans.
Lizzo’s comments have been met with mixed reactions. While some of her fans praised her honesty and resilience, others took it as further proof of how outdated positivity narratives are in today’s society. After all, the media is known for amplifying negative stories over positive ones, so Lizzo’s statement isn’t exactly a surprise.
Still, her willingness to speak out about such an uncomfortable topic highlights the need for greater transparency and understanding when it comes to body image issues. Lizzo herself has come a long way in terms of promoting positivity and self-acceptance, but it’s clear that some people still find comfort—or even entertainment—in tearing others down.
Lizzo also took the opportunity to defend herself, stating that she doesn’t think people are inherently mean-spirited when they choose to target fat individuals. “They’re just being truthful,” Lizzo said. “Not everyone is going to like you for who you are.”
While not everyone may agree with her perspective, it’s clear that Lizzo isn’t holding back when it comes to speaking out about issues she cares about. And as long as she continues to advocate for kindness and self-acceptance—no matter what—the conversation will continue to evolve.
Ultimately, Lizzo’s comments remind us of the importance of standing up for ourselves and others in a world that often struggles to do so. Whether or not we agree with her perspective on the matter, it’s clear that she’s here to remind us all that people have strong opinions—and sometimes, those opinions aren’t pretty.
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