- Lizzo believes that “complicit silence” contributes to promoting transphobia, racism and fatphobia.
- “I think if we knew ‘why’ these people felt this way there would be a lot less support,” he tweeted.
- The singer recently addressed the planned return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Lizzo believes that “complicit silence” contributes to promoting transphobia, racism and fatphobia.
“I’ve never heard a person say why they’re racist or fatphobic,” the “About Damn Time” singer wrote in a tweet on Wednesday.
“I’ve never heard of a reason why someone would be transphobic. I think if we knew ‘why’ these people feel that way, there would be a lot less support for these ideals. Because ‘why’ is more insidious than we think.”
In a second tweet, he added: “Don’t get me wrong, I don’t care why people are bigoted. That’s a waste of my imagination. I feel like there’s a lot of knowing silence and apathetic participation that wouldn’t fly if people knew more.”
—FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) March 8, 2023
Lizzo has long been an activist for social justice and inclusion. Through her website, Lizzo loves you she promotes resources and charities that support causes like abortion access, LGBTQ rights, and anti-racism.
Last week, the 34-year-old singer touched on the planned return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which had been sidelined since 2019. amid criticism for its lack of diversity and inclusion.
“This is a victory for inclusion for inclusion’s sake,” said Lizzo, who last year partnered with Fabletics to create their inclusive girdles line, Yittyhe wrote on Twitter following the announcement of the return of the fashion show.
“But if brands start doing this just because they’ve received backlash, what happens when the ‘trends’ change again? Do the CEOs of these companies value true inclusion? Or do they just value money?”
—FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) March 5, 2023
In a statement to Insider, A VS&Co representative said the company will continue to “strengthen our commitment to championing women’s voices and unique perspectives.”
“As we have previously shared, our new brand vision and mission will continue to be our guiding principle,” the statement read. “This will take us into new spaces like reclaiming one of our best marketing and entertainment properties to date and turning it around to reflect who we are today. We’re excited to share more later this year.”
