Fans and fellow artists are coming to Lizzo‘s defense after a comedian made some cruel comments about the Grammy Winner and her body weight.
Aries Spears, 47, was interviewed on the Art of Dialogue, which is a YouTube channel that bills itself as Elevating Hip-Hop culture. Past, present and future.
However when the host commented, ‘You know somebody that actually make good music, man, Lizzo…. Aries answered, ‘I can’t get past the fact that she looks like the s**t emoji.’
He said some other unsavory comments, including comparing her to mashed potatoes, while admitting he was not in shape himself.
Many are pointing out the irony of Aries criticizing Lizzo’s weight, noting he himself isn’t the best shape — AS also pointed that out as well, FWIW. Still, he’s being met with the same viciousness he tossed out in Lizzo’s direction … with many mocking his own looks.
Others are even arguing Lizzo is in tip-top shape seeing how she can dance, sing and play the flute within any given set. They say being “fat” doesn’t mean being unhealthy.
Lizzo, of course, has opened up about all the hate she gets … and it’s obviously taken a toll. Still, she keeps her head high and powers through — on this issue, she hasn’t responded yet.
In a 2021 interview supporting the release of her Rumors single on the Zane Lowe Show, the multi talented artist revealed, ‘I feel like [being] fat is the worst thing people can say about me at this point. This is the biggest insecurity. It’s like, ‘How dare a pop star be fat?’ I had to own that.’
‘There’s still so many people who suffer from being marginalized systemically,’ she added.
‘Meanwhile, there’s a plus-size Black girl at the Grammys. But plus-size Black women are still not getting the treatment they deserve in hospitals and from doctors and at work.’
Megan Thee Stallion quickly came to her friend’s defense sharing several supportive posts in her Instagram stories.