Bold and brassy one minute and devastatingly sincere the next, Lizzo is an artist that defies easy definition. She's a gifted rapper, a hair-raising gospel singer, a razor-sharp wordsmith, a classically trained flautist, and a passionate advocate for feminism and black empowerment. She's a hard-touring road warrior who is equally capable of winning over audiences in London, Paris, New York, and her hometown of Minneapolis. She's hilarious. She's sweet. But don't be fooled: