Melissa Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), better known by her stage name Lizzo, is an American alternative hip hop artist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a founding member of indie hip hop groups The Chalice, Grrrl Prty, and The Clerb. Her debut album, Lizzobangers, was released in 2013.In 2011, Lizzo moved from Houston, Texas to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she performed with indie groups including the electro soul-pop duo, Lizzo & the Larva Ink.[4] During this time she helped form three-piece all female rap/R&B group, The Chalice. In 2012, The Chalice released their first album, We Are the Chalice, which was locally successful