Melissa Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), better known by her stage name Lizzo, is an American alternative hip hop artist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a founding member of indie hip hop groups The Chalice, Grrrl Prty, The Clerb,[3] and Absynthe.[4] Her debut album, Lizzobangers, was released in 2013.[5] Two years later, Lizzobangers was proceeded by Big Grrrl Small World, which, only 1 year later, was followed with the 2016 major-label EP Coconut Oil. more