Lizzo’s Parents: Meet Michael Jefferson and Shari Johnson-Jefferson: Lizzo’s name is a combination of her child’s nickname; Lissa and the song Izzo by Jay-Z.
Lizzo, officially known as Melissa Viviane Jefferson, is an American singer, rapper and flautist born on April 27, 1988 in Detroit, Michigan. She has won three Grammy Awards and is known for records such as “Good as Hell,” “Truth Hurts” and “Juice.”
Lizzo has released four studio albums since the start of her career; Lizzobangers (2013), Big Grrrl Small World (2015), Cuz I Love You (2019) and Special (2022). Her third album, “Cuz I Love You,” reached the Top 10 on the Billboard charts.
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As of October 2022, his net worth is estimated to be around $12 million. She amassed her wealth through her career as a singer and songwriter. The award-winning musician is 1.78 m tall and weighs 140 kg.
Lizzo Parents: Meet Michael Jefferson and Shari Johnson-Jefferson
The American musician was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States, to Michael Jefferson and Shari Johnson-Jefferson.
His father was born on September 29, 1953 and died on March 17, 2009 at the age of 55. After the death of her father, Lizzo decided to abandon her studies. Her mother, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, is an entrepreneur.
Speaking about losing her father, Lizzo said: “I was depressed. I had no purpose. I didn’t feel like I had any purpose in being a musician or anything.”