Lizzo, 37, Poses in Sparkly Bodysuit and Short, Light Bob in Stunning New Photoshoot – Photos

Lizzo unveils a dramatic transformation in a jaw-dropping new photoshoot, speaks candidly about past controversies, and takes aim at the media in a no-holds-barred magazine profile.

She was once the undisputed queen of body positivity, a chart-topping force of empowerment and fearless self-love. But now, after two years of scandal and speculation, Lizzo has roared back into the spotlight.

The pop diva has appeared in a striking new feature for New York Magazine and Vulture, revealing a bold visual transformation while also speaking plainly about her evolving image, the impact of public scrutiny, and her relationship with body politics.

The 37-year-old singer and rapper is photographed in a shimmering silver gown with a feathered shrug and a short, light bob hairstyle, an updated look that drew immediate attention online.

The photoshoot accompanies a profile titled “Lizzo Starts Over,” published on September 8, 2025, with the tagline, “Two lawsuits, an album pivot, and a few cultural shifts later…” The artist shared the cover on Instagram the same day, drawing attention to both the visuals and the article itself.

“Nobody reads magazines anymore,” she stated. “I don’t know why… I can only assume it’s cus nobody reads??? But also journalism has become clickbaity & lazy. I spent real time with a real writer and I think this article is written raw and honestly. It’s not perfect but neither am I so I hope you enjoy.”

Lizzo’s New Look Sparks a Firestorm of Reactions

Lizzo’s Instagram post and magazine visuals generated immediate reactions across social platforms. Some users praised the transformation, while others expressed disbelief at the dramatic change.

One fan on Instagram commented, “Unbelievable 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.” Another one said, “If one thing Lizzo always gave is good face [sic]. She’s very pretty.” An enthusiastic follower praised her glow-up, commenting, “Wow girl you look so good 😍 good job!!!”

One person simply wrote, “She looks marvelous,” while another described the new look as “Breathtaking.” Over on X, a fan reacted by posting, “[She looks] so much better after losing weight.” Another asked, “Is this really Lizzo 🤯.” A separate follower wrote, “She has changed a lot. I love it for her.”

‘Y’all Believed a Headline’: Lizzo Breaks Down the Public Backlash

In the feature, Lizzo opens up about the emotional and reputational fallout from lawsuits filed in 2023 by former dancers who accused her of fostering a toxic work environment. The accusations marked a sharp turn in her public image. The controversy sparked debate over her public persona and raised questions about the authenticity of her message of empowerment.

“Y’all believed a headline,” she said, commenting on how quickly perceptions changed. “It was like, ‘This person, me, the real me, that I’ve put on display so proudly and fearlessly for so many years, isn’t me anymore to the world.'”

She described the emotional toll of seeing her identity recast in the public eye.

“That’s like somebody taking who you are and rearranging it into something you’re not,” she stated. “They turn you into a fish, and you’re like, ‘But I’m a human. I’m not a fish. How am I going to live life as a fish? I live on air.'”

On Accusations of Hypocrisy: ‘It Was My Actual Life’

Months into the controversy, Lizzo’s body began to visibly change, as she lost weight. Once a champion of body positivity, she was now accused by some of betraying the very message she popularized. Accusations emerged that her once-celebrated body positivity might have been performative.

Lizzo, unfazed, stood her ground. “How can any of that be performative and fake when it was my actual life?” she questioned. “Who can keep that façade up for years? For people to say it’s beneficial to be body-positive when that wasn’t even the trend. I made it the trend [sic]. I’m one of the ones who forged it.”

Fueling the firestorm were rumors that Lizzo’s physical transformation was the result of Ozempic, the controversial diabetes drug-turned-weight-loss aid.

‘Let Me Guess, It’s Ozempic’: Lizzo Claps Back at Weight-Loss Speculation

On September 7, 2025, the rapper posted a short video to Instagram wearing leopard print lingerie, fuzzy bunny ears, and dark red hair. In the caption and accompanying rap lyrics, she referenced the public speculation surrounding her weight loss.

“What you gon’ say? I lost weight, let me guess, it’s Ozempic,” she rapped. Her caption read, “TOP 10 IN THE GAME AND IM NOT 10 😛 ‘MY FACE STILL HURTS FROM SMILING’ OUT NOW 😘”

In her Vulture interview, Lizzo said that a podcast comment many interpreted as a confession of Ozempic use had been misunderstood. She noted that she had never actually admitted to taking any weight-loss medication. Instead, she’s been actively sharing workouts, diet changes, and a newly focused lifestyle.

‘It’s Okay to Release Weight’: Inside Her Health Transformation

Lizzo discussed her lifestyle changes in greater detail in an interview with Women’s Health. She no longer follows a vegan diet and now focuses on high-protein meals. She clarified that her weight loss was not a goal in itself, but a byproduct of deliberate health changes.

“It’s okay to release weight,” she said, adding that it didn’t have to be permanent. She admitted that shedding weight wasn’t easy, and if she were to gain it back, she didn’t want people shaming her for it. She described the process as a “lifestyle change that resulted in the intentional release of weight.”

One contributing factor to her weight loss journey, she shared, was chronic physical discomfort. She cited “radiating back pain” as a major reason for rethinking her health regimen.

From Body Positivity to Body Neutrality

Alongside her physical transformation, Lizzo has adopted a new perspective she calls “body neutrality.” She explained that it moves away from celebrating or criticizing bodies and instead calls for disengagement from appearance-based judgments altogether.

According to Lizzo, body neutrality is “When somebody walks by and their body doesn’t look like yours and it doesn’t even blip your radar.” Still, she felt like people didn’t quite pick up on her use of body neutrality the way she’d hoped.

Surgery and Self-Worth: ‘Existing Isn’t Easy’

In the Women’s Health interview, Lizzo addressed the topic of weight-loss drugs and procedures. She confirmed that while she had thought about weight-loss surgery and procedures like tummy tucks, she ultimately decided against them. However, she emphasized that anyone who chooses that path still deserves respect.

“If I did all of this on Ozempic, if I did all this with surgery, I would be just as proud of myself, because this… is hard,” she shared. “Everyone who’s ever been in a bigger body in this current version of society knows that this… ain’t easy. Existing isn’t easy.”

Creative Impact and Support from Peers

The intense public scrutiny affected more than just her personal identity — it also took a toll on her creative work. Lizzo reflected on how the controversy disrupted her confidence as an artist.

“I had forgotten how to trust myself. I think, musically, I have been on a path to losing myself for a long time,” she revealed.

Singer-songwriter SZA, a close friend and supporter, also spoke to the New York Magazine about Lizzo’s resilience.

“Nobody cleared her name for her. Nobody could give her that vindication; she gave it to herself. I just felt like she 100 percent genie’d herself through that,” she lauded.

Looking Forward: ‘I Still Think I’m Big’

Lizzo remains firm in her view that body positivity isn’t tied to staying the same size or shape. She says that despite visible weight loss, she still considers herself plus-sized and embraces her current figure.

“I like how I look now. I still think I’m big. I’m still wearing plus-size clothing. I have the same rolls. I got the same belly, the same thighs – I think I’m just a smaller version. Body positivity has nothing to do with staying the same. Body positivity is the radical act of daring to exist loudly and proudly in a society that told you you shouldn’t exist,” she concluded.