Lizzo brought the house down with her gospel of self-love, an energetic show — and those amazing outfits — at the American Airlines Center Friday night.
In shock, Armani marveled at her surroundings. Just 30 seconds before, Villa and Ojeda had let her in on a surprise: She was about to attend her first concert. It was a special treat for the whole family, who love Lizzo.
Like so many Lizzo fans, or “Lizzbians,” in North Texas, Villa and her family say they appreciate the singer for her proud self-acceptance, outspoken advocacy and her steadfast reminders that they, too, are special. In many ways, Lizzo’s message of self-acceptance is an act of defiance. The singer is no stranger to hate, including fatphobic comments about her weight, pushback against her outspokenness and recent attacks for her visit to the Library of Congress, where she played former president James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute.
Lizzo’s ability to rise above the hate is not lost on Frisco resident Anushka Polius, who came to the concert looking forward to the singer’s energy and varied outfits — several of which glittered in the stage lights.