Everything You Need to Know About Lizzo's Boyfriend Myke Wright — From His Comedy and Designing Career to How He Worked With Singer
Lizzo and her boyfriend, Myke Wright, keep their relationship as private as possible.
Dec. 3 2024, Published 9:30 p.m. ET
Myke Wright Is From Detroit
Myke Wright and Lizzo have been romantically linked since 2021.
Lizzo's boyfriend, Myke Wright, was raised on Detroit's Westside, VoyageLA reported. In 2012, he decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian.
Myke Wright Is a Comedian and Musician
Dating rumors between the two started in March 2021.
As a stand-up comedian, Wright notably appeared on Laughs and Adam Devine's House Party. He also has several acting credits over the past years following his work on Tell Me What You Know About Cyrus, How to Be a Grown Up and Doubting Thomas.
Like Lizzo, Wright also has a career in the music industry. He once played with two different bands: The Grey Level and Phresh Heir.
He Is Also a Designer
Lizzo said she is not rushing to exchange vows with Myke Wright.
In his interview with VoyageLA, Wright opened up about his career as a designer. He founded a designer and innovation company called ümi while collaborating with Detroit-based luxury clothing brand EMLE.
He said: "My mother would always tell me 'Make Your Life More Than Just Long'. I really took that to heart. ümi is about getting all brightest minds together and forming material solutions for the problems humans face."
He Once Worked With Lizzo
Myke Wright and Lizzo shared the spotlight years before they started dating.
Wright and his now-girlfriend worked together as co-hosts for MTV's Wonderland in 2016, years before they sparked dating rumors.
Wonderland was a weekly live music show showcasing three performances, offering artists a platform to express themselves.
Myke Wright Has Been Linked to Lizzo Since 2021
Myke Wright and Lizzo appeared together at the 2023 Grammy Awards red carpet event.
Dating rumors started in March 2021 when Lizzo and Wright were pictured cuddling and kissing. They made more public outings in the months thereafter before their red carpet debut at a "For Your Consideration" event in June 2022.
Lizzo said in an interview: "I have the most genuine people around me. They don't give a s--- about Lizzo with the chain on. They care about Melissa, and everyone I'm close with has known me before all of this happened and I think that's important.
"Even the man I'm with, he knew me before all of this too. We were friends. It hit different when they knew you before 2019."
In February 2023, the couple made their Grammys debut at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala, walked the red carpet, and sat together during the ceremony. Lizzo later posted photos of them on Instagram, captioned, "Hard Launch".
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Myke Wright and Lizzo Sparked Split Rumors in 2023
Lizzo was embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal amid their relationship.
In 2023, amid Lizzo's sexual harassment scandal, she and Weight sparked breakup rumors after they unfollowed each other on Instagram.
The singer was sued by backup dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez. The women said they were forced to attend an explicit adult show in Amsterdam and Paris while on tour, despite being uncomfortable.
In addition, the lawsuit said Lizzo and her team shamed a dancer for gaining weight.
Despite what was going on, a spokesperson for the Cuz I Love You songstress later denied the split reports.
Shortly after, she and Myke attended this year's Vanity Fair Oscar's Party arm in arm and have continued to share their love story with the world.
