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Lizzo at People’s Choice Awards: ‘If I’m the People’s Champ, I Don’t Need a Trophy for Championing People’

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Lizzo was awarded two trophies at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday night including song of the year for her chart-topping “ About Damn Time. ” Yet it was her People’s Champion honor that resonated with the crowd and audiences watching.

Her mother Shari Johnson-Jefferson presented the award to her daughter. “When I think of Lizzo the word champion comes to mind,” she said. “She’s a champion of others, she builds you up and she’s always in your corner. I should know because I’m her mother. Melissa has always been herself, 100% that chick and she has shown us all that we don’t have to conform to anyone’s standards in order to be happy, to be creative and to feel worthy. I know that Lizzo has literally saved lives.”

Lizzo added, “To be an icon is not about how long you’ve had your platform. Being an icon is what you do with that platform. And ever since the beginning of my career, I’ve used my platform to amplify marginalized voices.”

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The activists included: Mari Copeny, Shirley Raines, Yasmine Aker, Emiliana Guereca, Esther Young Lim, Felicia “Fe” Montes, Jayla Rose Sullivan, Kara Roselle Smith, Maggie Mireles Thomas, Amelia Bonow, Odilia Romero, Tarlan Rabizadeh, Sahar Pirzada, Chandi Moore, Crystal Echo Hawk, Reshma Saujani and Tamika Palmer.

Following a run of shows in the U.K. and Europe,  Lizzo  will launch her second North American leg April 21 at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her new reality show,  Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, won  the Emmy  for Outstanding Competition Program in September. Lizzo’s new documentary  about her life and career,  Love, Lizzo , is now streaming on HBO Max.

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Stevie Nicks Praises Lizzo’s Selfless People’s Choice Awards Speech: ‘Your Name Is in the Stars Now’

The Fleetwood Mac legend also suggests that the pop star has a future in politics.

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Stevie Nicks is praising Lizzo for her powerful speech at Tuesday’s 2022 People’s Choice Awards .

After being presented with the People’s Champion award by her mother, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, Lizzo admitted she’d gone back and forth about accepting the award in the first place, and then gracefully turned the spotlight over to a number of activists, artists and other champions she invited up onstage.

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“Dearest Lizzo~ In my opinion~ your presentation last night on the People’s Choice Awards was not only so beautiful and so needed~ that you get the award for being a great woman of our time,” the Fleetwood Mac legend wrote in an open letter to the Special singer on Instagram. “I was so impressed and so touched that you put that together and pulled it off. It was stunning~ and everyone heard you. You have given all women soundbites forever~ flute player, singer, songwriter, future politician…? Your name is in the stars now~ Much Love, Stevie Nicks .”

“To be an icon isn’t about how long you’ve had your platform,” Lizzo said on stage. “Being an icon is what you do with that platform. And ever since the beginning of my career, I’ve used my platform to amplify marginalized voices. So tonight, I am sharing this honor — make some noise for the people, y’all,” she said before introducing Mary Copeny (i.e. “Little Miss Flint”), Beauty 2 the Streetz founder Shirley Raines, Women’s March Foundation president Emiliana Guereca and many more.

Just last week, Nicks penned a poignant handwritten letter to her Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie after the “Songbird” singer died at age 79.

Read Nicks’ tribute and watch Lizzo’s full speech below:

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🎶 In case nobody told you today, you're special 🎶 @lizzo is your 2022 People's Champion! 🌟 #PCAs pic.twitter.com/iwhfyiLFDo — NBC Entertainment (@nbc) December 7, 2022

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Lizzo Accepts the People’s Champion Award With Heartwarming Speech at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards, Honors Female Advocates

Always representing. Lizzo received the People Champion honor at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards — and brought the audience to tears with her acceptance speech.

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“I’m [going to] be honest, when I first heard about this award, I was on the fence about whether I should accept because, if I’m the people’s champ, I don’t need a trophy for championing people,” the 34-year-old musician candidly said during the Tuesday, December 6, awards show. “You know what I’m saying? I’m here tonight, because to be an icon isn’t about how long you’ve had your platform. Being an icon is what you do with that platform.”

The rapper, who also won Song of the Year, explained that she’s always used her platform to “amplify marginalized voices” — and therefore decided to bring representation to the Los Angeles-based event.

Related: People's Choice Awards 2022: Complete List of Winners and Nominees

“Tonight, I am sharing this honor,” Lizzo said before bringing out women advocates from all walks of life. “Make some noise for the people, y’all. These are all activists and people that I think deserve the spotlight.”

The “2 Be Loved” songstress gave each woman their moment in the spotlight and highlighted their charity work and why she is in awe of each one. The stage included female rights workers, transgender advocates, gun violence organization founders, indigenous peoples champions and more.

“Give them their flowers!” Lizzo concluded. “Power will always be to the people! Thank you so much People’s Choice. Follow them and support them. OK, bye.”

The “Good As Hell” singer was announced as the recipient of the accolade in November thanks to her contributions to music and television, as well as her commitment to inclusivity across all races, genders, sexualities and sizes. Previous recipients of the award include Pink , Tyler Perry and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson .

In addition to this award, the “Truth Hurts” performer was also nominated in four music categories, including Female Artist of 2022, Song of 2022 for “About Damn Time,” Album of 2022 for Special and The Social Celebrity of 2022 Her Prime Video show Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls , which also earned an Emmy, was nominated for Competition Show of 2022 too.

Throughout her career, the flutist hasn’t shied away from using her platform to speak out about social justice topics and promote body inclusivity. At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in September, the Michigan native broke down in tears while accepting the award for the Best Competition Program.

“When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media. Someone fat like me, Black like me, beautiful like me,” Lizzo said in her speech, noting how important representation in the film and television industry is to her. “If I could go back and tell little Lizzo something, I’d be like, ‘You gonna see that person but, bitch, it’s gonna have to be you.’”

The “About Damn Time” artist also shut down her haters at the 2022 Video Music Awards in August after she took home the impactful Video for Good award .

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“I want to say thank you so much for supporting me and loving me. And now, to the bitches that got something to say about me in the press,” the Michigan native shared with the audience at the time. “You know what, I’m not going to say nothing. They’ll be like, ‘Lizzo, why don’t you clap back?’ Because bitch, I’m winning, hoe! Big bitch is winning, hoe!”

Lizzo’s speech came shortly after comedian Aries Spears made comments about the Yitty founder’s weight. While she did not acknowledge the New York native’s words, she instead used her platform to encourage everyone to vote and reminded her fans that their voice matters.

“Bitch! Thank you so much,” she gushed. “I don’t know what a music video for good means, but I do know what your vote means and that’s a f—king lot. Your vote means everything to me, it means everything to making a change in this country. So remember when you’re voting for your favorite artist, vote to change some of these laws that are oppressing us.”

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Lizzo Shares Spotlight With 17 Activists During Emotional People’s Choice Awards Speech

Lizzo is feeling good as hell at the 2022 People's Choice Awards .

The pop star received the People's Champion Award at the Dec. 6 ceremony for her efforts to empower and uplift people of all backgrounds. (See the complete list of winners here .)

Lizzo said during her speech that she was initially hesitant to accept the award—which has previously gone to  Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Tyler Perry —because she didn't "need a trophy for championing people."

"I am here tonight, because to be an icon isn't about how long you have had your platform," Lizzo said. "Being an icon is what you do with that platform. Ever since the beginning of my career, I have used my platform to amplify marginalized voices, so tonight I am sharing this honor."

While accepting the People's Champion Award, she shared the moment with 17 activists who she invited on stage.

She was joined by  Breonna Taylor 's mother, Tamika Palmer , who has sought justice for her daughter's 2020 killing; Mari Copeny , known as "Little Miss Flint" for raising awareness toward the water crisis in Flint, Mich.; Shirley Raines , nationally recognized for providing unhoused people in Los Angeles' Skid Row with essential resources; and Maggie Mireles Thomas , sister to teacher Eva Mireles  who was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting  in Uvalde, Texas this year.

Lizzo also brought up activists  Yasmine Aker , Emiliana Guereca , Esther Young Lim , Felicia "Fe" Montes , Jayla Rose Sullivan , Kara Roselle Smith , Amelia Bonow , Odilia Romero , Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh , Sahar Pirzada , Chandi Moore , Crystal Echo Hawk  and Reshma Saujani .

"Give them their flowers," Lizzo said. "Power will always be to the people."

Lizzo was also nominated this year for The Female Artist of 2022 , The Song of 2022 for "About Damn Time," The Album of 2022 for Special and The Social Celebrity of 2022.

Prior to the ceremony, the "Juice" singer was announced as the award's recipient in recognition of being a "role model and inspiration to fans worldwide."

"She leads with kindness, advocates for inclusivity, and champions increased diversity and equity in the industry and beyond," Cassandra Tryon said while announcing the honor. "Her commitment to breaking barriers and empowering others to use their own voices to create change makes her a true People's Champion."

The recognition caps off a stellar year for the "Juice" singer, as she's halfway to EGOT status —which consists of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony—after  Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls clinched the award for Outstanding Achievement in a Competition Program at the 2022 Emmys . In an emotional speech , the three-time Grammy winner reflected on what the prize meant for her and her team.

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"I'm very emotional, and the trophy is nice but my emotion is for these people who are on the stage with me," she shared. "The stories that they shared, they're not that unique—they just don't get the platform."

Additionally, the win signified an important step toward a more inclusive representation she felt was lacking on television.

"When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media," she said. "Someone fat like me, Black like me, beautiful like me. If I could go back and tell little Lizzo something, I would be like, 'You're going to see that person but bitch, it's going to have to be you.'"

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[WATCH] Lizzo Shares The Stage And Honors 17 Female Advocates While Accepting The People’s Champion Award at The 2022 People’s Choice Awards

Lizzo made a powerful statement last night while being honored for her commitment to championing diversity and inclusion for people of all races, genders, sexualities, and sizes at the 2022 “Peoples Choice Awards.” While accepting the Peoples Champion award, which was presented to her by her mom, she bought 17 activists on stage with her to accept it on her behalf. “The trophy is nice, but my emotion is for these people who are on stage with me, the stories that they shared, they’re not that unique, they just don’t get the platform,” she said on stage. Taking the moment to speak candidly about how she felt “I am [going to] To be honest, when I first heard about this award, I was on the fence about whether I should get it because, if I’m the people’s champion, I don’t need a people’s champion trophy,” “I’m here tonight because being an icon isn’t about how long you’ve had your platform. Being an icon is what you do with this platform.” The rapper, singer who also won song of the year, explained that she has always used her platform to “amplify marginalized voices” – which is why she decided to bring representation to the event in Los Angeles. “Tonight, I share that honor,” Lizzo said before bringing out supportive women from all walks of life. “Make some noise to the people, everyone. These are all activists and people who I think deserve the spotlight.

The “It’s About Time” singer took the time to give each woman their moment by highlighting their charities and activism. “Give them their flowers!” Lizzo concluded. “The power will always be to the people! Thank you so much People’s Choice. Follow them and support them. See below to watch the acceptance speech in its entirety and the women she shared the stage with.

🎶 In case nobody told you today, you're special 🎶 @lizzo is your 2022 People's Champion! 🌟 #PCAs pic.twitter.com/iwhfyiLFDo — NBC Entertainment (@nbc) December 7, 2022

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The singer was presented with the honor by her mother.

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Lizzo was named the People’s Champion during the 2022 People’s Choice Awards . On Tuesday night, (Dec. 6) the chart-topper was presented with the honor by her mother Shari Johnson-Jefferson.

“She’s a champion of others, she builds you up and she’s always in your corner. I should know because I’m her mother,” explained Johnson-Jefferson before bestowing her daughter with the golden trophy.

The “Good As Hell” singer then delivered a speech of her own.

Accepting the trophy, the 34-year-old singer was happy to share the stage. The Grammy Award-Winning singer invited 17 activists and community leaders to share the spotlight.

“To be an icon is not about how long you’ve had your platform. Being an icon is what you do with that platform. And ever since the beginning of my career, I’ve used my platform to amplify marginalized voices.”

Standing alongside Lizzo included Mari Copeny, Shirley Raines, Yasmine Aker, Emiliana Guereca, Esther Young Lim, Felicia “Fe” Montes, Jayla Rose Sullivan, Kara Roselle Smith, Maggie Mireles Thomas, Amelia Bonow, Odilia Romero, Tarlan Rabizadeh, Sahar Pirzada, Chandi Moore, Crystal Echo Hawk, Reshma Saujani and Tamika Palmer.

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Lizzo was first announced as the People’s Champion recipient in November by NBC and E!. She was recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to music and television, as well as her commitment to championing overall diversity and inclusivity across race, gender, sexuality, and size.

On the same night, Lizzo was also awarded the trophy for Song of 2022 for “About Damn Time.” Watch the acceptance speech below.

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Lizzo dedicates her People's Choice award to 17 women activists in powerful speech: 'Give them flowers'

The 34-year-old spent the entire duration of her acceptance speech introducing the activists and highlighting the different causes they support.

With a moving acceptance speech at the People's Choice Awards 2022, singer-songwriter Lizzo demonstrated why she was the "People's Champion." The award was given to the 34-year-old, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, for both her contributions to music and television as well as her activism on behalf of diversity and inclusion. Even as she accepted the award—presented to her by her mother—the "About Damn Time" singer used the platform to once again demonstrate why how deserving she is of the honor. "Imma be honest, when I first heard about this award, I was on the fence about whether I should accept," she said, reports Billboard . "Because, if I'm the people's champ, I don't need a trophy for championing people. You know what I'm saying?"

"I'm here tonight because to be an icon isn't about how long you've had your platform. Being an icon is what you do with that platform. And ever since the beginning of my career, I've used my platform to amplify marginalized voices," Lizzo continued. "So, tonight, I am sharing this honor."

The singer then went on to introduce 17 activist women from all walks of life and spent the entire duration of her acceptance speech, highlighting the different causes they support. According to PopSugar , among the activists who joined Lizzo on stage was Amariyanna Copeny (also known as Little Miss Flint), who has been fighting for everyone to have access to safe drinking water in Flint, Michigan, and across the nation and Maggie Mireles, who is combating gun violence in schools in memory of her sister Eva Mireles, a teacher who died defending students during the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting.

Also present was Yasmine Aker, an Iranian-American actress and activist who is utilizing her platform to raise awareness of the ongoing demonstrations in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, reports SBS News .

Another activist praised by Lizzo was Tamika Palmer, the mother of Breonna Taylor, the Black medical worker who was shot and killed by police officers during a botched raid on her apartment in March 2020. Taylor's death galvanized the Black Lives Matter movement and Palmer has continued to advocate and seek justice for her late daughter through The Breonna Taylor Foundation.

The other activists included Mari Copeny, Shirley Raines, Emiliana Guereca, Esther Young Lim, Felicia 'Fe" Montes, Jayla Rose Sullivan, Kara Roselle Smith, Amelia Bonow, Odilia Romero, Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh, Sahar Pirzada, Chandi Moore, Crystal Echo Hawk and Reshma Saujani.

. @lizzo pic.twitter.com/7QXdwYqp85 — Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) December 7, 2022

Lizzo urged the crowd to give the activists "their flowers" and "follow them and support them" as she concluded her speech by declaring: "Power will always be to the people." According to Variety , in a press release announcing Lizzo being recognized with the award, Cassandra Tryon—the senior vice president of entertainment live events for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming—said: "[Lizzo] leads with kindness, advocates for inclusivity and champions increased diversity and equity in the industry and beyond. Her commitment to breaking barriers and empowering others to use their own voices to create change makes her a true 'People's Champion.'"

IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!! Congrats to @Lizzo on being *the* 2022 VIP and earning the People's Choice Award for the People's Champion!! #PCAs pic.twitter.com/7OcMJ55Bwt — People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 7, 2022

The "Am I Ready" singer was also nominated in five other categories at the People's Choice Awards: social celebrity of 2022, song of 2022 for "About Damn Time", female artist of 2022, album of 2022 for "Special" and competition show of 2022 for "Lizzo's Watch Out For the Big Grrrls." Lizzo bagged the song of 2022 award and accepted it with a short speech.

US singer Lizzo took home a People’s Choice award, but what she did next showed why she was voted the ‘People’s Champ’. https://t.co/jqHafL4fbo — SBS News (@SBSNews) December 8, 2022

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Lizzo Honors Female Advocates in Empowering Acceptance Speech at People's Choice Awards 2022 - Watch!

Lizzo just gave a very empowering speech at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards .

The 34-year-old “About Damn Time” singer was honored with the People’s Champion Award during the awards show held on Tuesday (December 6) at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

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In her acceptance speech, Lizzo said that she always uses her platform to “amplify marginalized voices” before bringing tons of female advocates.

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“Tonight, I am sharing this honor,” Lizzo said before bringing out the women advocates. “Make some noise for the people, y’all. These are all activists and people that I think deserve the spotlight.”

The women all advocate for different charities, including female rights workers, transgender advocates, gun violence organization founders, indigenous peoples champions and more.

Lizzo gave each woman their moment in the spotlight, highlighted their charity work, and explained why she’s in awe of each one of them.

Give them their flowers!” Lizzo concluded. “Power will always be to the people! Thank you so much People’s Choice. Follow them and support them. OK, bye.”

You can check out the full list of winners from the 2022 People’s Choice Awards here .

FYI: Lizzo is wearing an Alexander McQueen dress with a Pamela Love ring.

🎶 In case nobody told you today, you're special 🎶 @lizzo is your 2022 People's Champion! 🌟 #PCAs pic.twitter.com/iwhfyiLFDo — NBC Entertainment (@nbc) December 7, 2022

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Lizzo showed what it means to be a true voice of the people after receiving the People’s Champion honor at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday evening (Dec. 6). 

The “ Grrrls ” hitmakers brought the audience to tears with her heartfelt acceptance speech, using her platform to “amplify marginalized voices,” bringing out 17 activists on stage with her to accept the trophy.  

“I’m [going to] be honest, when I first heard about this award, I was on the fence about whether I should accept because, if I’m the people’s champ, I don’t need a trophy for championing people,” Lizzo revealed as she addressed the crowd.  

“I’m here tonight, because to be an icon isn’t about how long you’ve had your platform. Being an icon is what you do with that platform. And ever since the beginning of my career, I’ve used my platform to amplify marginalized voices.” 

Lizzo, who also won Song of the Year , then welcomed to the stage activists she believes deserves the spotlight for their work.  

 “Tonight, I’m sharing this honor,” Lizzo said, before introducing each guest by name and highlighting their field of work. Watch Lizzo receive the People’s Champion Award in the clip below.  

Lizzo Accepts People’s Champion Award With A Host Of Activists

“When I think of Lizzo the word champion comes to mind,” Lizzo’s mother, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, said, presenting her famous daughter with the award. “She’s a champion of others, she builds you up and she’s always in your corner. I should know because I’m her mother.” 

She continued: “Melissa has always been herself, 100% that chic and she has shown us all that we don’t have to conform to anyone’s standards in order to be happy, to be creative and to feel worthy. I know that Lizzo has literally saved lives. No one is more deserving of this honor and I’m so proud of her.” 

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Three-time Grammy award-winning singer Lizzo will receive “The People’s Champion” award at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards, NBC and E! announced on Friday.

Lizzo has been nominated five times previously for her record-breaking compositions and continuous activism related to topics like body positivity and racial inclusion.

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The 2022 People’s Choice Awards will be hosted by actor-comedian Kenan Thompson and will air live on NBC and E! at 9 p.m. ET on Dec. 6. The ceremony is set to take place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and will kick off with a red carpet that will be available for streaming on E! at 7 p.m. ET.

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'Your name is in the stars now': Stevie Nicks lauds Lizzo for empowering presentation at 2022 People's Choice Awards bringing activists onstage

• The Fleetwood Mac artist, 74, complimented Lizzo, 34, on the display 
• Lizzo shared the honor with 17 activists who she brought onto the stage 
• Nicks said the showcase 'was not only so beautiful and so needed' 

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Published: 01:48 EDT, 8 December 2022 | Updated: 10:13 EDT, 9 December 2022

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Stevie Nicks took to Twitter Wednesday to compliment Lizzo for her showcase at the 2022 People's Choice Awards the previous evening.

At the event in Santa Monica, Lizzo, 34, accepted the honors for the People's Champion Award and noted that it was important how stars use their platforms, then brought 17 activists onstage with her and named each one of them and the causes they hold dear.

The Fleetwood Mac artist, 74, said in a note on social media, 'Dearest Lizzo~ In my opinion~ your presentation last night on the People’s Choice Awards was not only so beautiful and so needed~ that you get the award for being a great woman of our time.'

The latest: Stevie Nicks, 74, took to Twitter Wednesday to compliment Lizzo, 34, for her showcase at the 2022 People's Choice Awards the previous evening

The Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around artist said that she 'was so impressed and so touched that you put that together and pulled it off,' calling the segment 'stunning.'

The Rooms on Fire singer continued: 'Everyone heard you. You have given all women soundbites forever~ flute player, singer, songwriter, future politician…?

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Nicks wrote to Lizzo, 'Your name is in the stars now,' singing off in saying, 'Much Love, Stevie Nicks.' 

In the segment during Tuesday's award show, Lizzo was introduced by her mother Shari Johnson-Jefferson who praised Lizzo for being a 'champion of others,' to which Lizzo said, 'My mama, y'all.'

Statement: The Fleetwood Mac artist said on social media that she was impressed by Lizzo's actions 

People's champion: Lizzo accepted the People's Champion award on Tuesday at the 2022 People's Choice Awards and promptly shared it with more than a dozen female advocates

Shared award: 'These are all activists and people that I think deserve the spotlight. Make some noise for them right now,' Lizzo urged the audience

'So, I'm going to be honest. When I first heard about this award, I was on the fence about whether I should accept. Because if I'm the people's champ, I don't need a trophy for championing people. You know what I'm saying?,' Lizzo told the star-studded audience at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

'I'm here tonight, because to be an icon isn't about how long you've had your platform. Being an icon is what you do with that platform,' she added.

'And ever since the beginning of my career, I have used my platform to amplify marginalized voices. So, tonight I am sharing this honor. Make some noise for the people, y'allz,' Lizzo said as women walked from behind her onto the stage.

'These are all activists and people that I think deserve the spotlight. Make some noise for them right now,' Lizzo urged the audience.

Family affair: The 34-year-old singer was introduced by her mother Shari Johnson-Jefferson who praised Lizzo for being a 'champion of others'.

On stage: Emiliana Guereca, Jayla Rose Sullivan, Esther Young Lim, Chandi Moore, Mari Copeny, Kara Roselle Smith, Maggie Mireles, Felicia 'Fe' Montes, Odilia Romero, Shirley Raines, Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh, Amelia Bonow, Reshma Saujani, Sahar Pirzada, Yasmine Aker, Crystal Echo Hawk and Tamika Palmer joined Lizzo on the stage

AT A GLANCE: People's Choice Awards 2022 Winners

 THE DRAMA MOVIE OF 2022: Don't Worry Darling

THE COMEDY MOVIE STAR OF 2022: Adam Sandler, Hustle

 THE DRAMA SHOW OF 2022: Grey's Anatomy

 THE REALITY SHOW OF 2022: The Kardashians

THE MALE TV STAR OF 2022:  Noah Schnapp, Stranger Things

THE FEMALE TV STAR OF 2022:  Ellen Pompeo, Grey's Anatomy

THE DRAMA TV STAR OF 2022:  Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

 THE DAYTIME TALK SHOW OF 2022: The Kelly Clarkson Show

THE NIGHTTIME TALK SHOW OF 2022:  The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

THE COMPETITION CONTESTANT OF 2022:  Selma Blair, Dancing With the Stars

THE REALITY TV STAR OF 2022: Khloe Kardashian - The Kardashians 

THE SONG OF 2022: About Damn Time, Lizzo  

THE COUNTRY ARTIST OF 2022: Carrie Underwood

'I'm going to say all their names,' Lizzo continued as she introduced Mari Copeny, 15, who has been advocating for safe drinking water in Flint, Michigan.

She also introduced Shirley Raines who works with the homeless, Iranian-American grassroots activist Yasmike Aker, women's march organizer Emiliana Guereca, anti-hate crimes activist Esther Young Lim, Chicana artist/activist Felicia 'Fe' Montes, dancer Jayla Rose Sullivan, indigenous activist Kara Roselle Smith, anti-gun violence activist Maggie Mireles Thomas, abortion rights activist Amelia Bonow, migrants activist Odilia Romero and others.

'This is Tamika Palmer. She fights in honor of the memory of her daughter Breonna Taylor. Say her name! Who was killed in an act of police violence. The Breonna Taylor Foundation has and will continue to focus on pursuing justice for Breonna!,' Lizzo shouted referencing the 26-year-old Black woman who was shot and killed by police in her Louisville, Kentucky, apartment in March 2020.

Publicly honored: 'I'm going to say all their names,' Lizzo continued as she publicly honored the activists

Daughter's memory: Lizzo also introduced Tamika Palmer, the mother of Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed by police in her Louisville, Kentucky, apartment in March 2020

'Give them their flowers! Power will always be to the people!,' Lizzo said as she embraced the activists.

Past recipients of the People's Champion award include Pink, Tyler Perry and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. 

Lizzo also won the People's Choice Award for Song of 2022 for her hit song About Damn Time.

She previously has won three Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards.

People power: 'Give them their flowers! Power will always be to the people!,' Lizzo said as she embraced the activists

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THE MOVIE OF 2022 

Bullet Train

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (WINNER)

Jurassic World Dominion

Thor: Love and Thunder

Top Gun: Maverick

THE COMEDY MOVIE OF 2022 

Fire Island

Hocus Pocus 2

Senior Year

The Adam Project (WINNER)

The Lost City

Ticket To Paradise

THE ACTION MOVIE OF 2022 

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

The Woman King

Top Gun: Maverick (WINNER)

THE DRAMA MOVIE OF 2022 

Death on the Nile

Don't Worry Darling (WINNER)

Halloween Ends

Luckiest Girl Alive

Where the Crawdads Sing

THE MALE MOVIE STAR OF 2022 

Brad Pitt, Bullet Train

Chris Hemsworth, Thor: Love and Thunder (WINNER)

Chris Pratt, Jurassic World Dominion

Daniel Kaluuya, Nope

Dwayne Johnson, Black Adam

Miles Teller, Top Gun: Maverick

Ryan Reynolds, The Adam Project

Tom Cruise, Top Gun: Maverick

THE FEMALE MOVIE STAR OF 2022 

Elizabeth Olsen, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (WINNER)

Gal Gadot, Death on the Nile

Jennifer Garner, The Adam Project

Jennifer Lopez, Marry Me

Joey King, Bullet Train

Keke Palmer, Nope

Queen Latifah, Hustle

Viola Davis, The Woman King

THE DRAMA MOVIE STAR OF 2022 

Austin Butler, Elvis (WINNER)

Florence Pugh, Don't Worry Darling

Harry Styles, Don't Worry Darling

Jamie Lee Curtis, Halloween Ends

Mila Kunis, Luckiest Girl Alive

THE COMEDY MOVIE STAR OF 2022 

Adam Sandler, Hustle (WINNER)

Channing Tatum, The Lost City

Julia Roberts, Ticket To Paradise

Sandra Bullock, The Lost City

THE ACTION MOVIE STAR OF 2022 

Chris Hemsworth, Thor: Love and Thunder

Zöe Kravitz, The Batman

THE SHOW OF 2022 

Abbott Elementary

Better Call Saul

Grey’s Anatomy

House of the Dragon

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Saturday Night Live

Stranger Things (WINNER)

This Is Us  

THE DRAMA SHOW OF 2022

Grey's Anatomy (WINNER)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The Walking Dead

THE COMEDY SHOW OF 2022 

Only Murders in the Building

Never Have I Ever (WINNER)

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

Young Sheldon

THE REALITY SHOW OF 2022 

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days

Below Deck Sailing Yacht

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta

The Kardashians (WINNER)

The Real Housewives of Atlanta

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Selling Sunset

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America's Got Talent

American Idol

Dancing with the Stars

RuPaul's Drag Race

The Bachelorette

The Masked Singer

Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls

The Voice (WINNER)

THE MALE TV STAR OF 2022 

Dwayne Johnson, Young Rock

Ewan McGregor, Obi-Wan Kenobi

Ice-T, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Jason Bateman, Ozark

Noah Schnapp, Stranger Things (WINNER)

Norman Reedus, The Walking Dead

Oscar Isaac, Moon Knight

Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us

THE FEMALE TV STAR OF 2022 

Millie Bobby Brown, Stranger Things

Ellen Pompeo, Grey's Anatomy (WINNER)

Kristen Bell, The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Never Have I Ever

Mandy Moore, This Is Us

Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary

Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building

THE DRAMA TV STAR OF 2022 

Ellen Pompeo, Grey's Anatomy

Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (WINNER)

Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria

Zendaya, Euphoria

THE COMEDY TV STAR OF 2022

Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live

Kenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live

Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building (WINNER)

Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-Ish

THE DAYTIME TALK SHOW OF 2022 

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Good Morning America

Live With Kelly and Ryan

The Drew Barrymore Show

The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show (WINNER)

Today With Hoda and Jenna

THE NIGHTTIME TALK SHOW OF 2022 

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

Late Night With Seth Meyers

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah

The Late Late Show With James Corden

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (WINNER)

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen

THE COMPETITION CONTESTANT OF 2022 

Charli D'Amelio, Dancing With the Stars

Chris Constantino/Bosco, RuPaul's Drag Race

Gabby Windey, The Bachelorette

Mayyas, America's Got Talent

Noah Thompson, American Idol

Selma Blair, Dancing With the Stars (WINNER)

Teyana Taylor, The Masked Singer

Willow Patterson/Willow Pill, RuPaul's Drag Race

THE REALITY TV STAR OF 2022 

Chrishell Stause – Selling Sunset

Garcelle Beauvais – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Kandi Burruss – The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Kenya Moore – The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Khloé Kardashian – The Kardashians (WINNER)

Kim Kardashian – The Kardashians

Kyle Richards – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino – Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

THE BINGEWORTHY SHOW OF 2022 

Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (WINNER)

Inventing Anna

The Thing About Pam

THE SCI-FI/FANTASY SHOW OF 2022 

House of The Dragon

Moon Knight

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

Stranger Things (WINNER)

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

The Umbrella Academy

THE MALE ARTIST OF 2022 

Charlie Puth

Harry Styles (WINNER)

Jack Harlow

Kendrick Lamar

THE FEMALE ARTIST OF 2022 

Camila Cabello

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Taylor Swift (WINNER)

THE GROUP OF 2022 

BTS (WINNER)

5 Seconds of Summer

Imagine Dragons

OneRepublic

Panic! At The Disco

THE SONG OF 2022

About Damn Time, Lizzo (WINNER)

As It Was, Harry Styles

Break My Soul, Beyoncé

First Class, Jack Harlow

Hold My Hand, Lady Gaga

Me Porto Bonito, Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone

Super Freaky Girl, Nicki Minaj

Wait For U, Future Featuring Drake & Tems

THE ALBUM OF 2022 

Dawn FM, The Weeknd

Growin' Up, Luke Combs

Harry's House, Harry Styles

Midnights, Taylor Swift (WINNER)

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar

Renaissance, Beyoncé

Special, Lizzo

Un Verano Sin Ti, Bad Bunny

THE COUNTRY ARTIST OF 2022 

Carrie Underwood (WINNER)

Kelsea Ballerini

Maren Morris

Miranda Lambert

Morgan Wallen

Thomas Rhett

THE LATIN ARTIST OF 2022 

Becky G (WINNER)

Rauw Alejandro

Sebastián Yatra

THE NEW ARTIST OF 2022 

Dove Cameron

Latto (WINNER)

Lauren Spencer-Smith

Saucy Santana

THE MUSIC VIDEO OF 2022 

Anti-Hero, Taylor Swift (WINNER)

Left And Right (feat. Jung Kook of BTS), Charlie Puth

Let Somebody Go, Coldplay X Selena Gomez

Oh My God, Adele

Pink Venom, BLACKPINK

PROVENZA, KAROL G

Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment), BTS

THE COLLABORATION SONG OF 2022 

Left And Right, Charlie Puth Featuring Jung Kook (WINNER)

Bam Bam, Camila Cabello Featuring Ed Sheeran

Do We Have A Problem? Nicki Minaj X Lil Baby

Freaky Deaky, Tyga X Doja Cat

Hold Me Closer, Elton John & Britney Spears

Jimmy Cooks, Drake Featuring 21 Savage

Party, Bad Bunny & Rauw Alejandro

Sweetest Pie, Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa

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BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE (WINNER)

Bad Bunny: World's Hottest Tour

Billie Eilish: Happier Than Ever, The World Tour

Dua Lipa Future Nostalgia Tour

Ed Sheeran Tour

Harry Styles Love On Tour

LADY GAGA: The Chromatica Ball

Luke Combs: The Middle of Somewhere Tour

THE SOCIAL CELEBRITY OF 2022 

Reese Witherspoon

Selena Gomez (WINNER)

THE SOCIAL STAR OF 2022 

Addison Rae

Bella Poarch

Brent Rivera

Charli D'Amelio

Mikayla Jane Nogueira

MrBeast (WINNER)

THE COMEDY ACT OF 2022 

Amy Schumer: Whore Tour

Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour 2022

David Spade: Nothing Personal

Jo Koy: Live from the LA Forum

Kevin Hart: Reality Check (WINNER)

Steve Martin & Martin Short You Won't Believe What They Look Like Today

Wanda Sykes - Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

Whitney Cummings – Jokes

THE GAME CHANGER OF 2022 

LeBron James

Megan Rapinoe

Nathan Chen

Rafael Nadal

Russell Wilson

Serena Williams (WINNER)

Steph Curry

THE POP PODCAST OF 2022 

Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain

Archetypes (WINNER)

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Call Her Daddy

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Not Skinny But Not Fat

Why Won't You Date Me? With Nicole Byer

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Lizzo To Be Honored at People's Choice Awards 2022, Reveals Trailer for Upcoming HBO Max Documentary

The forthcoming project is set to be released nov. 24.

In a minute, I’mma need a sentimental man or woman to pump me up. Why? Because on Friday it was revealed that singer and rapper Lizzo will receive the People’s Champion award at the 2022 People’s Choice Award.

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Per a press release sent to The Root , the “special” (ha!) award is being bestowed upon the “About Damn Time” artist for her continuous and “groundbreaking contributions to music and television, as well as her commitment to championing overall diversity and inclusivity across race, gender, sexuality, and size.”

Said Cassandra Tryon, SVP, Entertainment Live Events, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming of their choice to highlight Lizzo:

“Lizzo is not only an incredibly talented performer and groundbreaking entertainer, she is also a role model and inspiration to fans worldwide. She leads with kindness, advocates for inclusivity, and champions increased diversity and equity in the industry and beyond. Her commitment to breaking barriers and empowering others to use their own voices to create change makes her a true ‘People’s Champion.’”

Additionally, the “Cuz I Love You” singer will continue in her pattern of transparency and vulnerability with her fans by releasing a new documentary that chronicles her rise to fame. Aptly titled Love, Lizzo , the forthcoming project will center around the “inspirational story behind her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise with an intimate look into the moments that shaped her hard-earned rise to fame, success, love and international stardom,” per Billboard.

“Girl, Im bouta have a panic attack,” Lizzo tweeted on Thursday sharing the trailer. Sis, if I’ve learned anything from you since you hit the mainstream years ago, it’s that you have no reason to be nervous. I, and the rest of your fans, love you and we’ll undoubtedly receive this glimpse into your life with open arms just like we have you and your brilliant personality and talents. Let’s press play together, yeah? Maybe that’ll knock all the nerves away. I’ll have my people call your people.

The 2022 People’s Choice Awards goes down Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 9pm ET from Barker Hangar in Los Angeles, airing on NBC and E!. The Love, Lizzo documentary hits HBO Max on Thanksgiving.

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Brittany Taylor , Senior Digital Content Producer

HOUSTON – NBC and E! announced that Award-winning singer and Houston’s very own Lizzo will receive “The People’s Champion” award at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards on Dec. 6.

She will be recognized for her contribution to music, television and championing for diversity and inclusivity across race, gender, sexuality, and size.

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Fans will be able to watch the award show on NBC and E! at 8 p.m.

“Lizzo is not only an incredibly talented performer and groundbreaking entertainer, she is also a role model and inspiration to fans worldwide. She leads with kindness, advocates for inclusivity, and champions increased diversity and equity in the industry and beyond,” said Cassandra Tryon, SVP, Entertainment Live Events, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Her commitment to breaking barriers and empowering others to use their own voices to create change makes her a true ‘People’s Champion.’”

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Lizzo to Receive The People’s Champion Award at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards

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This People's Choice Awards news has us feeling good as hell .

Music superstar Lizzo will be honored with this year's People's Champion Award at the 2022 PCAs on Dec. 6 for her contributions to music and TV, as well as her commitment to championing diversity and inclusion for people of all races, genders, sexualities and sizes.

The five-time PCAs nominee—nominated this year for The Female Artist of 2022 , The Song of 2022 for "About Damn Time," The Album of 2022 for Special and The Social Celebrity of 2022 —follows in the footsteps of past recipients Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson , Tyler Perry , P!nk and Bryan Stevenson .

"Lizzo is not only an incredibly talented performer and groundbreaking entertainer, she is also a role model and inspiration to fans worldwide," said Cassandra Tryon —SVP, Entertainment Live Events, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming—on Nov. 11. "She leads with kindness, advocates for inclusivity, and champions increased diversity and equity in the industry and beyond. Her commitment to breaking barriers and empowering others to use their own voices to create change makes her a true People's Champion."

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Lizzo became a household name with the release of her RIAA platinum-certified 2019 album CUZ I LOVE YOU , which hit #4 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured hit songs like " Juice ," " Good As Hell " and "Tempo" featuring Missy Elliott .

The album took home a 2020 Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album, with "Jerome" also winning Best Traditional R&B Performance.

The 34-year-old became the third female rapper without a featured artist to hit #1 on Billboard 's "Hot 100" with her iconic tune " Truth Hurts ," as well as the first Black solo female R&B singer to do so since 2012. The song dominated the charts for seven weeks, cementing her as the longest-running #1 ever held by a female rapper.

As if "Truth Hurts" hadn't made enough history, the song was also named by Rolling Stone as one of their "500 Greatest Songs Of All Time" and earned Lizzo her third 2020 Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.

Since her 2019 album's success, Lizzo made waves again with her earworm anthem "About Damn Time" and her 2022 album Special . She was named Time and Entertainment Weekly 's "Entertainer of the Year" in 2019 and has gone on to appear on the covers of publications such as Vanity Fair , People , Rolling Stone , Vogue , British Vogue , Billboard , Variety and more.

She has also performed on several awards and TV stages, from Saturday Night Live and the Grammys to the BET Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards , to name a few.

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Most recently, Lizzo earned a 2022 Emmy Award for her Amazon Prime Video reality series Lizzo's Watch Out For The Big Grrrls , a competition show to find dancers for her latest tour. And when she's not posting hilarious videos on TikTok , Lizzo's continuing to make a name for herself in the world of fashion with her shapewear brand YITTY , which features a range of sizes from 6X to XS.

Hosted by Kenan Thompson , the 2022 People's Choice Awards air Thursday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. on NBC and E!.

(E! and NBC are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)

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