Lizzo, the Grammy award-winning superstar, is not a stranger to controversy and the intense media scrutiny that comes with it. Well, she’s in the news again and this time it’s her stunning weight loss speculation that has stoked the flames of controversy. Her rapid transformation has got people talking and some are saying she probably used Ozempic, an off label diabetic medication for weight loss.
Lots of fans are divided, as some are elated that she’s taking her health seriously while others are accusing her of cutting corners. Well, the tea is that, it’s her response that would have everyone talking more!
Ozempic, Who?
On Friday 20, September, Lizzo took to her Instagram page to address the Ozempic rumors that were being thrown at her. For those who know her, she’s someone that knows how to put people in check and ride on the wave of hate attention to get across her message.
So, what Lizzo did was that she shared a candid post on Instagram that showed her fitness journey and how that has helped her lose weight. In one of the posts, she wrote: "When you finally get Ozempic allegations after 5 months of weight training and calorie deficit." Lizzo also emphasized that she focused and dedicated herself to healthy habits and it has helped with her weight loss.
In a bid to trigger her, one of her followers asked if she had used cocaine or Ozempic and Lizzo posted the screenshot and replied, “I haven’t used Ozempic and I’m proud of my journey.” This response was a delight to her loyal supporters who follow her message of self love and self care.
Body Positivity and Self-Love: Fine Both Ways
As an advocate for body positivity, celebrity body image and self love, Lizzo has continued to let the world know that it is okay to love yourself no matter what others think. She has constantly declared on her social media pages that she’s fat and beautiful. This has been her way of challenging traditional beauty norms which has affected the personality of a lot of young people. One of her messages to her fans is “Do what you want with your body.” as she continues to prioritize self love over external validation.
However amidst all of this, Lizzo was accused by one of her former dancers about body shaming. This accusation trended in March, and she was quick to deny the accusations and called them sensationalized stories. So are Lizzo’s Ozempic rumors somehow connected to these accusations?
Body Positive Warriors Unite
Fans have rallied behind Lizzo as they support her against the weight loss speculations and rumors. They were happy that she was honest and vulnerable with them and as such sent her their love. This was evident on Lizzo’s Instagram post which was filled with supportive comments from followers who thanked her for showcasing realistic beauty standards. Amidst the rumors, Lizzo’s clap backs also earned her more admiration from fans and well wishers who came to fight against body shaming.
The Bottom Line
Lizzo’s response to Ozempic use is a pointer that reaffirms her commitment to body positivity. This way, she has continued to show people around the world that it’s okay to love the way you look. She also ensured that she preached the message of individuality and the need to shine unapologetically.