“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.

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.

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.