The original director of Lizzo’s documentary, Sophia Nahli Allison, has revealed that she left the project in 2019 after being mistreated by the singer.
Lizzo’s original documentary director called out the Grammy-winning artist by posting a picture on Twitter. “Sharing this because validating other Black women’s experiences is deeply important to me,” Allison said.
Allison’s photo was accompanied by a caption that read, “I usually do not comment on anything pop culture related. But, In 2019, I traveled a bit with Lizzo to be the director of her documentary. I walked away after about 2 weeks. I was treated with such disrespect by her.”
“I witnessed how arrogant, self-centered, and unkind she is. I was not protected and was thrown into a shitty situation with little support. My spirit said to run as fast as you fucking can and I’m so grateful I trusted my gut. I felt gaslit and was deeply hurt, but I’ve healed,” Sophia Nahli Allison said.
Sophia Nahli Allison also mentions the recent reports about Lizzo being sued for sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.
“Reading these reports made me realize how dangerous of a situation it was. This kind of abuse of power happens far too often. Much love and support to the dancers,” Allison stated.
To be clear, Sophia’s accusations come after Lizzo’s former dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez filed a civil lawsuit against the Grammy winner for sexual, religious, and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, and false imprisonment.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary damages and names Melissa Viviane Jefferson, better known as Lizzo, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., and Shirlene Quigley, captain of the performer’s dance team.
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