Lizzo is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and flutist.

She was born on April 27, 1988 (age 33 years) in  Detroit, Michigan, the United States to her parents Shari Johnson-Jefferson and Michael Jefferson.

Lizzo is from a family of three siblings and happens to be the lastborn of her parents.

Her elder siblings are – Mikey Jefferson and Vanessa Jefferson.

Lizzo is said to be an expressive music artist despite being subject to body shaming due to her thick body type.

Her music was used for many movies and TV series, including A Bad Moms Christmas, I Feel Pretty, Grown-ish, Black-ish, and The Bold Type.

Why is Lizzo’s name Lizzo?

According to Lizzo, when she was age 14, she and two classmates formed a rap group called the Cornrow Clique.

Originally, she was just supposed to be called Lissa (taken from her real name, Melissa). However, Jay-Z’s song “Izzo” was popular at the time, so she was inspired to change her name to Lizzo.

What is Lizzo’s real name?

Lizzo was born Melissa Viviane Jefferson.

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