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Vibrant Voice Born in Detroit and raised in Houston—with a memorable stint in Minnesota honing her craft and learning from the one and only Prince—she picked up the flute at age 10 and has emerged as the most recognized player of that instrument on the planet. A spectacular singer, a fabulous songwriter, and a remarkable rapper, she has produced a bundle of hits in recent years, including “About Damn Time,” her second chart-topper that spent two weeks in the No. 1 slot in 2022. However, Lizzo is so much more than just marvelous music; she’s an actress, activist, and a vibrant voice for self-love, empowerment, and body positivity. Bold, brave, and brilliant, she is one of the most inspiring and fascinating performers in the world today. Mystery Man One of the best-kept secrets in music remains whom Lizzo is referencing in the chorus of her smash hit “Truth Hurts” when she delivers the line: “New man on the Minnesota Vikings.” She cracked open the door to this much discussed and debated component of the song by telling the media that she

began communicating with a player on the Minnesota Vikings through direct messaging and texts and that they went out on a date. During an intimate show in front of about 1,000 people at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, she told the audience, “Y’all want to know a secret? The person I wrote that song about is from Detroit.” That sent fans scurrying and sleuthing in search of football players hailing from the Motor City who went on to play for the Vikings. Lots of names have been mentioned and guessed, but Lizzo has maintained a seal of silence on who the song’s mystery man happens to be.

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