
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.

The Roast of Kevin Hart
2026 · as Self - Roaster

Hustlers
2019 · as Liz

UglyDolls
2019 · as Lydia (voice)

Friday Night Lights
2004 · as Background Band Member (uncredited)

Adele One Night Only
2021 · as Self

One World: Together at Home
2020 · as Self

Camp! The Movie
2019 · as Self

Dear Class of 2020
2020 · as Self

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 · as Self

Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
2024 · as Self

Rosetta
as Sister Rosetta Tharpe

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
2020 · as Self

Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
2020 · as Self

Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2
2020 · as Self - Model

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show
2026 · as Self

The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special
2024 · as Self (archive footage)

Lizzo: Live in Concert
2022 · as Self

Love, Lizzo
2022 · as Self