Shari Johnson-Jefferson

Shari Johnson-Jefferson is the mother of acclaimed singer and rapper Lizzo, known for her powerful voice and advocacy for body positivity. As a Pentecostal musician who played organ and sang in church, Shari influenced Lizzo's early musical upbringing. She managed a mortgage business with her husband until the financial crisis of 2008, which impacted their family significantly, leading to struggles that shaped Lizzo's resilience and artistic expression.