Discover the career path of Lizzo, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, is an American singer and rapper who gained prominence after moving to Minneapolis. She initially pursued a hip-hop career, releasing two studio albums, Lizzobangers (2013) and Big Grrrl Small World (2015), independently. She later signed with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, releasing her first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, in 2016. Her early career reflects a journey through different cities, influencing her musical style and path to mainstream recognition.
In 2009, Lizzo performed lead vocals and flute in the jazz/prog rock quintet Ellypseas.
In 2010, Lizzo continued to perform lead vocals and flute in the jazz/prog rock quintet Ellypseas.
In 2011, Lizzo dropped out of college and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In 2012, the Chalice, which Lizzo helped form released its first album, We Are the Chalice, which was locally successful.
On October 15, 2013, Lizzo's hip-hop-focused debut album, Lizzobangers, produced by Lazerbeak and Ryan Olson, was released.
In October 2013, Lizzo won City Pages' "Picked to Click" award for best new Twin Cities artist.
In 2013, Lizzo released her first studio album, Lizzobangers.
In September 2014, Lizzo was featured alongside her Chalice bandmates Sophia Eris and Claire de Lune on the song "BoyTrouble" on Prince's and 3rdeyegirl's album Plectrumelectrum.
On October 7, 2014, Lizzo appeared as the musical guest on the Late Show with David Letterman.
In 2014, Lizzo participated in StyleLikeU's What's Underneath project, where she removed her clothes as she talked about her relationships with her body.
In November of 2013, Time named Lizzo one of 14 music artists to watch in 2014.
On December 11, 2015, Lizzo's second studio album, Big Grrrl Small World, was released.
In 2015, Lizzo released her second studio album, Big Grrrl Small World.
On March 8, 2016, "Good as Hell" was released as the lead single from the Coconut Oil as part of the soundtrack for the 2016 film Barbershop: The Next Cut.
After signing with Atlantic Records, Lizzo released her first major-label extended play, Coconut Oil, on October 7, 2016.
Around the time of her performance at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, Lizzo's 2016 single "Good as Hell" climbed the charts, reaching the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 and the top ten of the UK Singles Chart.
In 2016, Coconut Oil peaked at number 44 on US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, making it Lizzo's first release to chart.
In 2016, the hip-hop group Grrrl Prty, which Lizzo was a member of, played its final show at Rock the Garden and disbanded.
In 2017, Lizzo embarked on the Good as Hell Tour to promote the extended play Coconut Oil and headlined The Infatuation's annual food festival, EEEEEATSCON. She also appeared as a guest judge on the tenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
In 2017, Lizzo released the single "Truth Hurts".
Highlighting body inclusivity and celebrating individuality, Lizzo appeared in ModCloth's "Say It Louder" campaign, which launched on June 11, 2018.
In June 2018, Lizzo performed at NYC Pride's Pride Island event sporting the first plus-size outfit made for FIT's Future of Fashion runway show by Grace Insogna.
In early 2018, Lizzo toured with both Haim and Florence and the Machine.
On January 4, 2019, "Juice", the lead single from Lizzo's third studio album, was released by Atlantic Records.
On April 19, 2019, Lizzo's album Cuz I Love You was released.
On July 23, 2019, Lizzo was nominated for Push Artist of the Year and Best New Artist at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
On September 9, 2019, Cuz I Love You was certified gold by the RIAA with over 500,000 equivalent units sold.
On December 21, 2019, Lizzo made her debut as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, which was hosted by Eddie Murphy and marked the final episode of the year and the decade.
In 2019, Lizzo attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, Cuz I Love You, which peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200. The album included singles "Juice" and "Tempo".
In 2019, Lizzo voiced a character in UglyDolls, appeared in Hustlers, and was named Time's "Entertainer of the Year."
In 2019, after inspiring an internet meme on TikTok and being featured in Someone Great, Lizzo's 2017 single "Truth Hurts" began to gain popularity and was added to the deluxe version of Cuz I Love You.
Lizzo performed "Truth Hurts" at the 2019 BET Awards with her flute, Sasha Flute, earning a standing ovation, including from Rihanna.
In January 2020, Lizzo headlined the FOMO Festival, performing in four Australian cities and Auckland, New Zealand. She also performed a sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House, where she had performed as a young flute player.
In August 2020, Lizzo signed a production deal with Amazon Studios to develop new projects.
On August 2, 2021, Lizzo announced the beginning of a "new era" with the upcoming release of her song "Rumors".
In 2021, Lizzo released the single "Rumors" (featuring Cardi B), which debuted in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100.
On March 23, 2022, Lizzo announced that her single "About Damn Time" would be released on April 14.
On March 24, 2022, Lizzo's reality competition series, Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, premiered on Amazon Studios, marking her first project under her production deal.
On April 16, 2022, Lizzo returned to Saturday Night Live as both host and musical guest.
On July 15, 2022, Lizzo released her fourth studio album, Special, to critical acclaim, and launched Lizzoverse, an immersive light show experience.
On December 17, 2022, Lizzo returned to Saturday Night Live for her third appearance as a musical guest, with Austin Butler hosting, replacing the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
In 2022, Lizzo donated $500,000 to Planned Parenthood after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
In 2022, Lizzo released her fourth studio album, Special, which was preceded by its lead single "About Damn Time". "About Damn Time" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
In February 2023, Lizzo's song "About Damn Time" won the Record of the Year award at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, marking her first major category win.
On February 15, 2025, Lizzo began teasing a new project titled "LIRL" with a video clip on social media, setting a release date for February 28.
On February 28, 2025, Lizzo released "Love in Real Life", the lead single from her upcoming fifth studio album.
On June 24, 2025, Lizzo shared the track listing and cover art for her third mixtape, My Face Hurts from Smiling, slated for release on June 27.
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