At a live performance Friday evening (April 20) in Knoxville, Tennessee, Lizzo stuffed the stage with drag queens in a glittery protest in opposition to the state’s laws designed to limit drag performances in public.
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Whereas acting at Thompson-Boling Area, the Grammy-winning “Juice” singer introduced out a variety of drag performers, together with Aquaria, Kandy Muse, Asia O’Hara and Vanessa Vanji. On Saturday, Lizzo posted movies on Instagram from the present, together with feedback to the group that referenced the pending legislation.
In February, Republican Gov. Invoice Lee signed the laws in opposition to “grownup cabaret” in public or in entrance of minors. A federal choose quickly blocked the legislation in late March, saying it was too vaguely written. Civil rights teams have criticized the legislation as a violation of free speech.
The Tennessee legislation is a part of a wider Republican effort to limit drag reveals and different LGBTQ+ public gatherings.
“In gentle of latest and tragic occasions and present occasions, I used to be instructed by folks on the web, ‘Cancel your reveals in Tennessee,’ ‘Don’t go to Tennessee,’” Lizzo stated throughout the Friday live performance. “Their cause was legitimate, however why would I not come to the individuals who want to listen to this message probably the most?”
“Why would I not create a protected area in Tennessee the place we are able to have fun drag entertainers and have fun our variations?” added Lizzo.
