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Lizzo Says 2 Staffers Tackled, Harassed By Security Guard After Summerfest Performance

Summerfest Issued A Statement Friday Promising 'A Thorough Investigation'

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Lizzo performs "Truth Hurts" at the BET Awards
Lizzo performs “Truth Hurts” at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Photo

Singer-rapper Lizzo says a security guard tackled two members of her staff to the ground and used hurtful language just moments after her performance at Milwaukee’s Summerfest.

Lizzo late Thursday tweeted the guard “slapped and manhandled” her hair stylist and stylist and that she was “out for blood” after he dragged them off the grounds. She called him a “racist bigot” and said he “needs to be in handcuffs.” She says they’ll file a complaint.

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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Summerfest issued a statement early Friday promising “a thorough investigation.” Summerfest officials said they expect any security challenges to be handled professionally and respectfully, and they’ll take “appropriate action” if those standards weren’t met.

Lizzo has been having a breakthrough year, including a BET Awards nomination for best female hip-hop artist.