Lizzo finds it odd when people label her as "brave" for loving and embracing her body.
The Good as Hell hitmaker, born Melissa Jefferson, has made waves in the music industry since the release of her third studio record Cuz I Love You, and is also becoming known for her work in promoting body positivity.
However, in a new interview with U.S. Glamour magazine, Lizzo explained that she is tired of receiving backhanded compliments in regards to her curves.
"When people look at my body and be like, 'Oh my God, she's so brave,' it's like, 'No I'm not.' I'm just fine. I'm just me. I'm just sexy," she shared. "I don't like it when people think it's hard for me to see myself as beautiful. I don't like it when people are shocked that I'm doing it."
The Hustlers star, who took to the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards stage on Monday night for a sultry performance, also pointed out that the Internet has helped change ideas of beauty greatly in recent years, allowing women of varying shapes and sizes to be celebrated.
"Back in the day, all you really had were the modelling agencies," the 31-year-old added. "I think that's why it made everything so limited for what was considered beautiful. It was controlled from this one space. But now we have the Internet. So, if you want to see somebody who's beautiful who looks like you, go on the Internet and just type something in. Type in 'blue hair.' Type in 'thick thighs.' Type in 'back fat.' You'll find yourself reflected. That's what I did to help find the beauty in myself."'
Following the release of her new tunes, Lizzo has experienced a major confidence boost, and in a chat on the red carpet at the VMAs, the star explained that she believes fans have connected to who she is as a person.
"It feels incredible. I've always felt successful because I always did what I love," she told MTV. "To see the world smiling and to the world love my songs, I truly feel successful as a human, not a musician."