Singer and body positivity icon Lizzo has delivered a powerful rebuke to online trolls after a viral joke targeting her weight surfaced online in December 2025. The artist, known for her unapologetic self-love, took to Instagram to address the criticism head-on, urging the public to stop policing women's bodies.
A Viral Joke Prompts a Fierce Response
On December 5, 2025, the 37-year-old musician responded to a viral "fat joke" about her appearance. Without directly quoting the offensive comment, Lizzo posted a photo of herself from the neck down, sitting poolside in a yellow snake-print bikini. In the accompanying caption, she expressed her disbelief that such jokes persist.
"Today I saw a fat joke about me -- in 2025 -- and it was viral," wrote the "Love in Real Life" singer, dismissing the remark as a "dumb joke." She pointed out the simple cruelty behind it: "They were just laughing at me because I'm fat." Lizzo used the moment to empower her followers, stating, "Let me be a reminder to everyone to NEVER let anyone shame you for what you choose to do with your body."
"Your Body Is Not FOR Them"
Lizzo elaborated on the relentless nature of body criticism, highlighting a frustrating double standard. "When you're big they talk s---, when you're small they talk . Your body will never be good enough for them because it's not FOR them. It's for you," she asserted. Her message underscored the futility of seeking external validation for personal appearance.
In a direct and sharper message aimed at those who constantly speculate about her choices, Lizzo laid down a clear boundary. "If I get a BBL mind ur business, if I lose 100 lbs mind ur business, if I gain every pound back... mind ur.. business," she declared. She concluded her post with a triumphant clapback, "Anyways... my fat ass stays living with a paid off mortgage in yall bitches heads."
A Longstanding Advocate Against Body Shaming
This incident is not an isolated one for Lizzo, who has long been open about her fitness journey while battling online speculation about her weight. In a since-deleted post from July 2025, she detailed her wellness routine, which includes regular training, sauna sessions, cardio, and dietary adjustments.
Furthermore, in a Substack essay published on November 23, 2025, the artist delved into society's unhealthy fixation on her physique. She expressed frustration that public discourse often focuses on her weight rather than her musical talent, forcing her to consciously avoid stereotypical portrayals.
"We're in an era where the bigger girls are getting smaller because they're tired of being judged," Lizzo wrote, calling for an evolution of the body-positive movement. She advocated for a broader, more genuine understanding: "I want us to allow the body positive movement to expand and grow far away from the commercial slop it's become."
Through her latest response, Lizzo continues to champion the core message that personal autonomy and self-love are paramount, defiantly reclaiming the narrative around her own body.
