<p id=”par-1_63″>Taking the stage at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit 2024, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/lizzo/?swcfpc=1″>Lizzo</a> declined to comment on claims of sexual misconduct and hostile work conditions alleged in an ex-dancer’s lawsuit. “This isn’t the space for it,” the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/lizzo-recorded-50-versions-about-damn-time.html/”>“About Damn Time” singer</a> stated. “We’re celebrating CEOs and powerful women.” Instead, Lizzo joined Deputy Editorial Director Ellie Austin to discuss her music career, shapewear brand, and “gap year.”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lizzo-Most-Powerful-Women-Summit.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Singer Lizzo wears a black pencil dress and white shirt while speaking onstage at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit” class=”wp-image-3727157″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Lizzo (L) speaks with Ellie Austin at the Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit 2024 | Presley Ann/Getty Images for Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-2_63″>Lizzo wore a strapless pinstriped black dress and black pointed-toe pumps to the three-day conference that <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/lizzo-doesnt-many-friends-lived-reckless-abandon.html/”>brings together female leaders</a> from business, education, government, sports, philanthropy, and the arts. Stylist Sergio Hudson layered the <em>Watch Out for the Big Grrrls</em> star’s dress over a white button-up and black tie. This created a strong, professional look, portraying exactly what Lizzo was there for: business.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-2″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lizzo-Fortunes-Most-Powerful-Women-Summit-2024.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Singer Lizzo wears a black pencil dress and white shirt while speaking onstage at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit” class=”wp-image-3727150″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Lizzo and Ellie Austin; Fortune CEO Anastasia Nyrkovskaya and Lizzo on October 14, 2024 | Presley Ann/Getty Images for Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-3_91″>Two months prior, Lizzo had <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/lizzo-didnt-quit-hollywood-head-turning-look-announces-new-era.html/”>posted an Instagram story</a> explaining her “gap year” to “protect my peace,” as <a href=”https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lizzo-clarifies-gap-year-comment-working-1235801171/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Billboard</a> reports. However, the 36-year-old clarified to Austin, “It ain’t a gap year; it’s a grind year.” She continued, “I launched my company Yitty in 2022 at the same time as my album, <em>Special</em> … As soon as I stepped down home from tour — I may not be as public-facing — but I went <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/lizzo-electrifies-west-hollywood-pride-parade-cleavage-baring-rainbow-bra.html/”>straight to Yitty</a> headquarters. And I’ve just been working, working, working. You may not see me, but I’ve been working.”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-3″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Fortunes-Most-Powerful-Women-Summit-2024-Lizzo.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Singer Lizzo wears a black pencil dress and white shirt while speaking onstage at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit” class=”wp-image-3727148″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Lizzo at the Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit 2024 | Presley Ann/Getty Images for Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-4_57″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/lizzo-ted-talk-twerking-because-needed-origin-story.html/”>Lizzo shared how</a> she’s approached 2024, prioritizing working out and making music. “Laying low” is another way to phrase things. The “Tempo” singer hadn’t stepped out publicly since mid-June when paparazzi spotted her out on the town in LA. Lizzo wore a distressed leather jacket and miniskirt for a special event, pausing to smile at the cameras.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-4″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lizzo-street-style-2024-1.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Singer Lizzo stops on the street to smile at paparazzi while wearing a two-piece leather outfit” class=”wp-image-3727152″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Lizzo on June 13, 2024 in LA | Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-5_58″>As <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/lizzo-denied-breaking-boyfriend-no-signs-still-myke-wright.html/”>Lizzo</a> takes refuge in music and workouts, the lawsuit, filed on behalf of former backup dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, is working its way through California courts. The “Truth Hurts” singer appealed the lawsuit, which alleges sexual harassment and a toxic work environment. Now, that motion must be resolved before things can move forward. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-5″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lizzo-WeHo-Pride-Parade-2024.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a rainbow top and leggings, Lizzo greets fans at the WeHo Pride Parade in 2024″ class=”wp-image-3727153″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Lizzo at WeHo Pride Parade on June 2, 2024 in LA | HIGHFIVE/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-6_47″>Lizzo does have something to look forward to. At Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit 2024, she told Austin that she’s “very close” to completing her fifth studio album. “I’m really, really proud of the music I’ve written,” which she explained focuses on body neutrality over body positivity.</p>