Background
Lizzo grew up in Houston, Texas and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2011.
Lizzo grew up in Houston, Texas and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2011.
Her debut album, Lizzobangers, was released in 2013. In Minneapolis, she performed with indie groups including the electro soul-popular duo, Lizzo & the Larva Ink. During this time she helped form three-piece all female rap/Rhythm & Blues group, The Chalice.
In 2012, The Chalice released their first album, We Are the Chalice, which was locally successful.
Lizzobangers, Lizzo"s debut album produced by Lazerbeak and Ryan Olson, was released on October 15, 2013 to regional and national success. Lizzo toured the United States and United Kingdom in the fall of 2013 opening for Har March Superstar and additionally sang with his band.
In November of the same year, Time named her one of 14 music artists to watch in 2014. On June 1, 2014, Lizzo shared the stage with Saint Paul and The Broken Bones, performing "A Change Is Gonna Come" together.
On October 7, 2014, Lizzo appeared as the musical guest on the Late Show With David Letterman.
Big Grrrl Small World was released on December 11, 2015.
She is a founding member of indie hip hop groups The Chalice, Grrrl Prty, The Clerb, and Absynthe.