Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she later moved to Houston, Texas, where she began performing before moving to Minneapolis, where she began her recording career in hip hop music. Prior to signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums—Lizzobangers (2013) and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). Lizzo's first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.

Lizzo

Acting Born April 27, 1988 Detroit, Michigan, USA

Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she later moved to Houston, Texas, where she began performing before moving to Minneapolis, where she began her recording career in hip hop music. Prior to signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums—Lizzobangers (2013) and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). Lizzo's first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.

Known For

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Self - Guest

The Simpsons

Happy Little Elf Doll / Lizzo (voice)

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Self - Musical Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Self - Guest

Late Show with David Letterman

Self - Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live

Self - Host & Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live

Self - Musical Guest

The Graham Norton Show

Self

The Jennifer Hudson Show

Self - Guest

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Self - Guest

RuPaul's Drag Race

Self - Guest Judge

The Voice

Self - Advisor