Lizzo Lyrics - Discography

856 American Singer & Rapper

Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988) was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States and moved to Houston with her family when she was ten years old. She is an American singer, rapper, and flutist. She is professionally known as Lizzo. After college, she relocated to Minneapolis where she started her career in the hip hop music scene.

Prior to signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums, "Lizzobangers" in 2013 and "Big Grrrl Small World" in 2015. Her first major-label EP, "Coconut Oil," was released in 2016.

Lizzo has won several awards throughout her career, including four Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, two Soul Train Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, and a Guinness World Record. At the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, she received eight nominations, the most for any artist that year. She was nominated for Album of the Year for the deluxe version of "Cuz I Love You," and Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Truth Hurts." She won the categories of Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Jerome," and Best Pop Solo Performance.

Lizzo's music has also been recognized with two iHeartRadio Music Awards. Her songs "Truth Hurts" and "Good as Hell" have reached the milestone of 1 billion total audience spins, further cementing her position as one of the most popular artists in the music industry.

At the 2020 BET Awards, Lizzo made history by becoming the first artist to be nominated in both the R&B/pop and hip-hop artist categories in the same year. Her accomplishments have not gone unnoticed, and in 2021, Lizzo was awarded honorary membership into Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Incorporated, in recognition of her excellence as a flutist.

Lizzo's powerful voice and unique style have made her one of the most exciting and dynamic artists of our time. She has also been a vocal advocate for body positivity and self-love, using her platform to inspire and empower fans around the world. With her infectious energy and powerful message, Lizzo has become a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.