Lizzo Waited Until After 2020 Grammys to Lose Virginity

Pop star opens up about being a 'late bloomer' in her personal life

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:08pm

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In a candid podcast interview, singer Lizzo revealed that she remained a virgin until 2020, the same year she won her first Grammy awards. Lizzo, now 37, said she had long felt embarrassed about her late sexual debut and had even lied about it to friends. She explained that she had made a purity pledge as a teenager and was determined to wait until after achieving major career success before losing her virginity.

Why it matters

Lizzo's personal revelation provides a rare glimpse into the private life of a high-profile celebrity, challenging stereotypes about pop stars and sexuality. Her story also touches on themes of religious upbringing, societal pressures, and the complexities many people face in navigating intimacy and relationships.

The details

Lizzo shared the surprising details during a March 31 appearance on the Friends Keep Secrets Podcast. She told hosts Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky, and Kristin Batalucco that she was 31 years old when she lost her virginity, aligning with her breakthrough success at the 2020 Grammy Awards where she took home three trophies. Lizzo explained that she had long felt uncomfortable discussing her virginity and had even lied to friends about it in the past, once telling them 'I love the D' to avoid the topic. The singer also revealed that her first kiss, which happened when she was 21, was a negative experience where the other person 'forced it' on her.

  • Lizzo lost her virginity in 2020, the same year she won her first Grammy awards.
  • Lizzo's first kiss happened when she was 21 years old on New Year's Eve, an experience she described as 'terrible'.

The players

Lizzo

A 37-year-old pop star who recently opened up about remaining a virgin until the age of 31, the same year she won her first Grammy awards.

Benny Blanco

One of the hosts of the Friends Keep Secrets Podcast where Lizzo made her revelations.

Lil Dicky

One of the hosts of the Friends Keep Secrets Podcast where Lizzo made her revelations.

Kristin Batalucco

One of the hosts of the Friends Keep Secrets Podcast where Lizzo made her revelations.

Myke Wright

Lizzo's current boyfriend, whom she went public with in 2022 after years of knowing each other since 2016.

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What they’re saying

“I was a late bloomer. I lied about it for a long time.”

— Lizzo, Pop star

“Isn't that crazy? I wasn't even thinking about it... I just promised myself when I was younger that I wouldn't have sex until I won a Grammy.”

— Lizzo, Pop star

“It was so embarrassing. I was in a friend group of girls. We were all girling one night and it was like, 'Wait, Lizzo are you a virgin?'”

— Lizzo, Pop star

“It was a New Year's Eve thing and he forced it on me. I was really mad and I was like, 'My first kiss is ruined.' I was so mad.”

— Lizzo, Pop star

“I am very much in love with Myke. Absolutely. 100 percent.”

— Lizzo

What’s next

Lizzo has not indicated any specific future plans or events related to this personal revelation. As a high-profile celebrity, any further comments or reflections on this topic will likely be closely watched by her fans and the entertainment media.

The takeaway

Lizzo's candid sharing of her personal journey with intimacy and sexuality challenges assumptions about pop stars and provides a relatable example of the complex feelings and societal pressures many people, especially women, face in navigating relationships and physical intimacy.