“We need self-love and self-love anthems more than anybody else,” Lizzo said passionately. Her song is meant to speak to Black women who, like her, have experienced social pressures, bullying, and a lack of recognition.
Because it is a fundamental part of her identity as a Black artist, she finds it confusing when detractors question her dedication to making music from a Black perspective.
Speaking about her recent incident over the 200-year-old crystal flute owned by Founding Father James Madison, Lizzo says that Black women in America still need to make great strides.
