The bill, which was signed in March by Republican Governor Bill Lee, forbids what it refers to as"adult cabaret entertainment" on public property or anywhere children might be able to view it. It defines such as"topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar entertainers.
The federal judge that temporarily blocked the implementation of the bill just hours before it was to go into effect did so citing First Amendment issues. Explaining that she was creating a"safe space," Lizzo acknowledge to the live audience that she'd been hearing on social media that she should skip the Volunteer State altogether.
"In light of recent and tragic events and current events, I was told by people on the internet, ‘Cancel your shows in Tennessee,’ ‘Don’t go to Tennessee,'" she shared.