Lizzo 

Born April 27, 1988 (age 33) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

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Melissa Viviane Jefferson known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter and flutist.

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she began her recording career in hip hop music.

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Years active 2010–present

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Lizzo attained mainstream success with the release of her third studio album, Cuz I Love You (2019).

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Aside from singing and rapping, Lizzo has also worked as an actor:

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In 2019, Time named Lizzo as "Entertainer of the Year" for her meteoric rise and contribution to music.

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In addition to her three Grammy Awards, she has also won a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards.

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