“Black Music Action Coalition, y’all really are about that action.

Thank you so much for this, because I needed this right now.

God’s timing is on time,” Lizzo said through tears.

BMAC Honoree of the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award and Lizzo’s Big Grrls attend the BMAC Gala presented by Live Nation at The Beverly Hilton on September 21, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.

Lizzo and her backup dancers at the BMAC Gala.Johnny Nunez/Getty Images

“I want to thank you for this award.

It is my purpose and it is an honor.”

“Lizzo is the boss so the buck stops with her.

BMAC Honoree of the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award and Lizzo’s Big Grrls attend the BMAC Gala presented by Live Nation at The Beverly Hilton on September 21, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.

Lizzo and her backup dancers at the BMAC Gala.Johnny Nunez/Getty Images

We will pay this as much attention as it deserves.

Watch Lizzo’s BMAC Gala acceptance speech above.