Lizzo Flaunts Weight Loss in Bold Bikini Post Amid Body-Shaming Response

Lizzo welcomed 2026 with a confident display of her transformation, sharing a striking selfie in a white bikini that highlights her reported 60-pound weight loss. The 37-year-old Grammy winner posted the image on Instagram on January 6, showcasing a two-piece from her shapewear line, Yitty. The photo, taken inside her Beverly Hills home, features her posing with her hands on her hips, exuding self-assurance while going fresh-faced and makeup-free.

In addition to the bikini shot, Lizzo included a second image in her post, donning a vibrant blue patterned romper by Pucci. The caption read, “YITTY & a Pucci fit… nastyyyyy,” complete with a playful tongue-out emoji. This celebratory moment follows her recent legal victory and comes just weeks after she addressed a viral body-shaming joke that emerged online.

On December 4, 2025, Lizzo confronted the negativity surrounding her body in a powerful message. She posted a cropped bikini photo that omitted her head, pairing it with a candid reflection on the backlash she received. “Today I saw a fat joke about me— in 2025—and it was viral,” she wrote. “It was a dumb joke and they were just laughing at me because I’m fat….”

In her message, Lizzo encouraged her followers to reject body shame, stating, “Let me be a reminder to everyone to NEVER let anyone shame you for what you choose to do with your body.” She emphasized that regardless of her size, public perception would always be unavoidable: “Your body will never be good enough for them because it’s not FOR them. It’s for you.”

The singer’s candidness continued as she added, “If I get a BBL, mind your business; if I lose 100 lbs, mind your business; if I gain every pound back and then some… mind your f***ing business.” She concluded her post with a defiant assertion: “Anyways… my fat ass stays living with a paid-off mortgage in y’all b***es heads.”

Support for Lizzo poured in, with notable figures like Linda Evangelista and Halle Bailey among those who liked her post. Over the years, Lizzo has undergone a significant transformation and recently shared that she has reached her goal weight. While she has been a prominent advocate for the body-positivity movement, she has expressed frustration about being defined solely by her size.

In her debut essay on Substack titled “Why is everybody losing weight and what do we do? Sincerely, a person who’s lost weight,” Lizzo opened up about the challenges she has faced. “I was sick and tired of my identity being overshadowed by my fatness,” she wrote. “People could not see my talent as a musician because they were too busy accusing me of making ‘being fat’ my whole personality.”

Lizzo’s journey continues to inspire many, as she balances the pressures of public scrutiny with her commitment to self-acceptance and personal growth. Her recent posts reveal a dedication not just to her health, but also to empowering others to embrace their bodies, regardless of societal expectations.