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Lizzo Says 'Bigoted' Security Guard Attacked Her Team At Summerfest

Reps for the Milwaukee festival say they are investigating the situation and "do not tolerate racism in any form."
Lizzo Says 'Bigoted' Security Guard Attacked Her Team At Summerfest
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By Sydney Scott · Updated October 23, 2020

Summerfest is investigating an incident after ESSENCE digital cover star Lizzo accused a “bigoted” security guard of attacking her team.

The “Juice” singer shared on Instagram, “Tonight was beautiful. You are beautiful. But the struggle ain’t over. Racism and bigotry don’t care if you’re a headliner.”

Lizzo then had a warning message for Summerfest.

“If you lay hands on my team again I hope you ready for the wrath of God. Thank you @summerfest. We will be filing a complaint against that bigoted ‘security’ guard and I hope you’ll be cooperative in seeking justice,” she wrote.

The singer later updated the post after the Milwaukee festival reached out, adding, “UPDATE: @Summerfest responded and will be investigating the guards who attacked my team! Thanks for the support and please send any footage you might have it all helps!”

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A rep for the festival tweeted Friday morning that they will “conduct a thorough investigation” and “do not tolerate racism in any form.”

“We have an experienced crowd management staff who strive to protect performers & fans. While there may be challenges during a performance, we expect those challenges to be handled professionally & respectfully. If those standards were not met, we will take appropriate action,” the festival added.

1/2 Lizzo gave an incredible performance which she now feels is tarnished by events which occurred during the performance. We do not tolerate racism in any form. We will conduct a thorough investigation.

— Summerfest (@Summerfest) June 28, 2019

2/2 We have an experienced crowd management staff who strive to protect performers & fans. While there may be challenges during a performance, we expect those challenges to be handled professionally & respectfully. If those standards were not met, we will take appropriate action.

— Summerfest (@Summerfest) June 28, 2019

Hopefully, the issue is resolved quickly.

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