Have you heard about the recent meme from the new Gossip Girl series? It’s causing quite a stir! The meme goes like this: “Things are getting worse, and guess who’s defending you? Jameela Jamil!” Interestingly, Jameela Jamil recently stood up for Lizzo amidst a lawsuit claiming that the singer created a hostile work environment. But here’s the twist, there’s another person who could easily fit into this meme and perhaps even better than Jamil. Brace yourself for this one: “Things are getting worse, and guess who’s defending you? Grimes!”
Grimes, the musician who has recently gained notoriety due to her relationship with Elon Musk, has admitted that some unpleasant incidents may have occurred during Lizzo’s tour. However, she revealed that she was unaware of the mistreatment of her dancers until much later. Grimes made this statement on X (formerly known as Twitter), emphasizing the importance of loyalty. She mentioned that Lizzo had shown kindness to her and others for an entire decade, even before she became popular. Grimes was particularly impressed by Lizzo’s behavior during a time when she faced widespread criticism while Lizzo herself was achieving great success. Grimes acknowledged that there was truly no reason for Lizzo to check in on her, other than to demonstrate her genuine and compassionate character. These are just my personal thoughts on the matter.
The original post went on to say: “I remember how ecstatic I felt when she first became a sensation because I had never come across someone as admirable as her in the music industry. It’s hard for me to believe that she would have become so dissatisfied with a culture that aims to diminish its most valuable qualities. Lizzo is truly exceptional.”
When it comes to the debate among fans about Lizzo’s kindness towards Grimes being influenced by Grimes’ industry influence, Grimes was prompt in clarifying that Lizzo was actually kind to her way before Elon Musk came into the picture. In fact, it goes all the way back to 2012 when neither of them had gained much attention. Grimes also noted that Lizzo remained supportive during a difficult period in her life, while she faced cancellation and pregnancy, when many others distanced themselves. So, it seems that Lizzo’s kindness towards Grimes was genuine and not just connected to any power dynamics in the music industry.
According to Grimes, the backlash against Lizzo can be seen as a reflection of the cancel culture phenomenon, as well as its impact on democracy and due process. In her view, the decision to assume someone’s guilt without affording them the opportunity for due process is not only disruptive but also detrimental to public mental health. She highlights the fact that there is a significant number of people accusing a successful and influential woman of various wrongdoings, without any proper examination of evidence. Grimes emphasized the importance of due process in the justice system, as it serves as a fundamental aspect of personal freedom. Without it, she suggests, we could easily regress to a time when individuals were accused of being witches solely based on their deviation from societal norms. Grimes encourages others to seriously consider the potential consequences of dismantling due process, as it poses a direct threat to our freedom. To better understand the implications, she suggests looking into historical instances such as the cultural revolution.
Grimes recently stood up for Doja Cat, a fellow musician who has been facing criticism due to her latest song “Paint The Town Red.” Grimes understands that it’s not right to attack fans, but she also recognizes the challenges that come with fame, which Doja seems to be grappling with. Just like when she defended Lizzo, Grimes emphasized that Doja has always been a kind and supportive friend to her, and she is a huge fan of Doja’s music. Grimes despises it when artists face cancellation and everyone remains silent out of fear of being associated with them. She firmly believes that Doja will go down in history as one of the greatest artists of all time, and she doesn’t care if she receives backlash for openly expressing her admiration. It’s clear that Grimes wholeheartedly supports Doja Cat and isn’t afraid to show it.
Grimes, without a doubt, has strong emotions when it comes to the phenomenon of cancel culture. She has personally experienced its effects numerous times, even for actions she did not commit. In her own words, she expresses her concern for a society that seems to be deteriorating due to its inability to accept human imperfections. In a post referring to Lizzo, she emphasizes how she sees people becoming mere shadows of their former selves, desperately seeking approval by turning against their own friends. It is clear that Grimes views this trend as a decline of humanity, where individuals engage in a constant battle for fragile acceptance.
When it comes to cancel culture, opinions may differ greatly. Speaking for myself, I often find the concept to be blown out of proportion. However, it is difficult to deny one point that Grimes made – social media does have a tendency to collectively attack individuals, especially if they are women or belong to marginalized communities. As for the rest of Grimes’ input, it is up to each individual to decide whether her endorsement of someone is beneficial or detrimental in the court of public opinion.