Lizzo
Biography
Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she later moved to Houston, Texas, where she began performing before moving to Minneapolis, where she began her recording career in hip hop music. Prior to signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums—Lizzobangers (2013) and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). Lizzo's first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Adele One Night Only
as Self
2021
American Express UNSTAGED with Lizzo
as Self
2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
2021
Love, Lizzo
as Self
2022
Lizzo: Live in Concert
as Self
2022
Friday Night Lights
as Background Band Member (uncredited)
2004
UglyDolls
as Lydia (voice)
2019
Camp! The Movie
as Self
2019
Hustlers
as Liz
2019
FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
as Self
2020
Dear Class of 2020
as Self
2020
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2
as Self - Model
2020
One World: Together at Home
as Self
2020
HAIM: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
as Self
2018
The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Rosetta
as Sister Rosetta Tharpe
TBA
Special
as Herself
2023
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
as Self
2020
Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty
as Self
2025
Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
2024
TV Appearances
The Mandalorian
as The Duchess
2019
American Music Awards
as Self - Musical Guest
1974
The Grammys
as Self
1959
RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Guest Judge
2009
Party Legends
2016
Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls
as Self
2022
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self - Preshow Host
1984
Wonderland
as Self - Host
2016
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1984
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
as Lizzo (voice)
2022
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host & Musical Guest
1975
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
2007