Lizzo, who is a role model for people from diverse backgrounds worldwide, emphasizes in an exclusive conversation with PopCrush Nights hosts Lauryn Snapp and Donny Meacham, the crucial reason why she supports marginalized individuals, particularly those from the LGBTQ+ community.

As a marginalized individual herself, Lizzo sees little difference between people and believes that everyone faces discrimination and marginalization in today’s society.

The 34-year-old singer, originally from Detroit, explains that life can be challenging for everyone, and that’s why she feels connected to a diverse range of people from different backgrounds and groups.

This sentiment was one of the driving forces behind her decision to support Kornbread’s Night of 1,000 Lizzos tribute show in West Hollywood in June.

Lizzo surprised the audience at the Lizzo-themed event, which featured sets inspired by the singer and included appearances by Drag Race alums such as Jaida Essence Hall, Daya Betty, Heidi N Closet, and June Jambalaya, as well as Calypso Jeté, Barbie’s Addiction, and Tamara Simone.

Lizzo believes that representation plays a critical role in society, and therefore, she continually advocates for it.

She explains, “Anytime I can represent or someone is representing for me – like Kornbread, a plus-size drag queen, and serving – I want to be there, and I want to show up for her.”

Lizzo acknowledges that representation is incredibly valuable to many individuals, including herself. She emphasizes, “That’s important to somebody, and that’s damn sure important to me.”

Initially, Lizzo planned to title her album “In Case Nobody Told You,” but after collaborating with renowned producer Max Martin, he suggested that the album be titled “Special” instead – a name that resonated with her. Lizzo shares, “The album is so special, what else would I call it?”

The album, featuring the lead single “About Damn Time,” was released on Friday, July 15th.