Lizzo has insisted she is “not the villain” as she is sued by three former dancers over allegations of sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work surroundings.

The grievance, filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, was brought against the Truth Hurts singer, actual identify Melissa Viviane Jefferson, and her manufacturing firm Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc (BGBT).

It additionally highlights alleged behaviour from Shirlene Quigley, the captain of Lizzo’s dance group.

The three dancers – Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez – declare they have been topic to sexual, spiritual and racial harassment, incapacity discrimination, assault and false imprisonment, amongst different allegations.

Ms Davis and Ms Williams have been ultimately fired from their positions, whereas Ms Rodriguez resigned over the “appalling behaviour”, in accordance with West Coast Employment Lawyers, who’re representing the plaintiffs.

In an announcement posted on Instagram, Lizzo mentioned: “I am not here to be looked at as a victim, but I also know that I am not he villain that people and the media have portrayed me to be these last few days.”

She wrote: “These previous couple of days have been intestine wrenchingly tough and overwhelmingly disappointing.

“My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticised.

“Usually I select not to answer false allegations however these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.

“These sensationalised stories are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behaviour on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.

“As an artist I’ve at all times been very keen about what I do. I take my music and my performances severely as a result of on the finish of the day I solely wish to put out the most effective artwork that represents me and my followers.

“With passion comes hard work and high standards. Sometimes I have to make hard decisions but it’s never my intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or like they aren’t valued as an important part of the team.

“I’m not right here to be checked out as a sufferer, however I additionally know that I’m not the villain that individuals and the media have portrayed me to be these previous couple of days.

“I am very open with my sexuality and expressing myself but I cannot accept or allow people to use that openness to make me out to be something I am not.

“There is nothing I take extra severely than the respect we deserve as ladies on the earth.

“I know what it feels like to be body shamed on a daily basis and would absolutely never criticize or terminate an employee because of their weight.

“I’m damage however I can’t let the nice work I’ve achieved on the earth be overshadowed by this. I wish to thank everybody who has reached out in assist to elevate me up throughout this tough time.”