Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, spent her early years in Detroit before moving to Houston, where her R&B group friends named her 'Lizzo.'
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Initial days of music
At 14, she began rapping and taking flute lessons. She studied classical flute at the University of Houston but eventually dropped out.
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Career as solo artist
After dropping out of college, Lizzo moved to Minneapolis and joined various R&B groups before embarking on her solo career in 2013.
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Her first album
Signed by Atlantic Records in 2015, she released her first solo album, 'Lizzobangers,' featuring experimental production from Minneapolis-based indie hip-hop producers.
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Breakthrough
Lizzo's breakthrough came with her 2017 single 'Truth Hurts,' which gained popularity after being featured in a Netflix movie. She eventually won four Grammy Awards by 2023.