Popstar Lizzoâs April 21 leg of âThe Special 2ourâ was quite remarkable. The âGrrrlsâ singer performed at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN, where she invited drag performers to her stage and gave a speech that practically flipped off the stateâs HB 9 (SB 3).
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee enacted a new law that prohibited âadult cabaret performances,â meaning âperformances in a location other than an adult cabaret that features topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to prurient interest, or similar entertainers.â
Itâs an attack on drag queens.
Leeâs actions didnât sit right with Lizzo, causing the âTruth Hurtsâ hitmaker to show solidarity with drag queens and the LGBTQIA+ community by inviting drag performers on stage.
She shared the powerful moment on her Instagram and wrote in the caption, âKnoxville, you have my heart. Thank you for creating a safe space with me.âÂ
In the video, she paused the show to give a heart-melting speech.
âIn light of recent and tragic events and current events, I was told by people on the internet, âCancel your shows in Tennessee,â âDonât go to Tennessee,'â Lizzo told the audience, who started to âboo.â âYou donât have to boo that person. Their reason was valid, but why would I not come to the people who need to hear this message the most? ⌠Why would I not create a safe space in Tennessee where we can celebrate drag entertainers and celebrate our differences? And celebrate fat Black women?â
She continued, âWhat people in Tennessee are doing is giving hope, so thank you so much for standing up for your rights, protecting each other and holding the people accountable who should be protecting us.â
Many people in her comments praised her for her support.
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