Whoever said a plus-sized Black woman couldn't star on the cover of Vogue and f*cking kill it was a damn lie and you can tell them Lizzo said it. The woman who gave us all the "Juice", reminded us that the "Truth Hurts", and constantly encourages us to give ourselves "Good As Hell" love that we deserve was recently featured on the cover of British Vogue and showed TF out.
In a form-fitting low-cut, Versace dress and feather boa, Lizzo gave us our entire lives and shared how her quest to carve out her own lane allowed her to create a whole new avenue for women who look like her. In an Instagram post, the singer wrote:
"Big black girls, if you're reading this... you're a cover star. Nothin less. Period Pooh. Fin b*tch"
Although the 31-year-old singer may have the confidence of 1000 Beyonce's now, she revealed that her issues with self-worth are decades in the making and ultimately impacted her mindset in a major way. Negative self-talk is one hell of a drug; one that Lizzo says she indulged in unapologetically. She explained:
"I would watch things on television and I would look at magazines and I would not see myself. When you don't see yourself, you start to think something's wrong with you. Then you want to look like those things and when you realize it's a physical impossibility, you start to think, 'What the fuck is wrong with me?' I think that took a greater toll on me, psychologically, growing up than what anyone could have said to me."
In the past, Lizzo has been transparent about her battle with anxiety and depression and says that fame hasn't made her journey any easier. Although the singer still has anxious moments, self-care has been her key to leveling up her mental health and rediscovering self-love.
"I think if I was 21 right now, I would not be able to maintain this lifestyle without having major anxiety and panic attacks. But thank God, my journey is all about self-care and finding that love for yourself and nurturing yourself. Because that's what artists need more than anything."
The singer also says that over the years, she has found some upside to her anxiety. The mark of a true boss is being able to turn any disadvantage into a win, and Lizzo says she's done exactly that by channeling her restlessness into her art:
"When I get really, really anxious before a show, I just go harder and harder and harder when I'm performing and I just go crazy. I don't know why, but my anxiety sometimes fuels who I am as a performer and who I am as an artist – and I know that is not the case for everyone. I don't know if my body just, like, out of a desperate need to find a place for my anxiety or find a use for it, takes it and puts it there."
Today, Lizzo has become the representation that she so desperately needed as a kid but according to her, her goal has never been to sell records. To Lizzo, her hustle has been all about self-love:
"Anybody that uses body positivity to sell something is using it for their personal gain. That's just it,. We weren't selling anything in the beginning. We were just selling ourselves and selling ourselves on the idea – selling ourselves on ourselves, you know? I'm not trying to sell you me. I'm trying to sell you, you."
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Deion Sanders had been dreaming of hosting a talk show, and when Tubi came calling, it was only right he made it happen. But before he found the perfect co-host, he held auditions with different women for the spot.
Lucky for us, Rocsi threw her hat in the ring, and the connection was instant. “You just can’t buy chemistry like we have,” she tells us. “We are legit like big brother, little sister—fighting, cracking jokes, telling each other off. When you watch the show, it’s like watching family.”
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With We Got Time Today, Rocsi and Deion cover everything from the latest headlines to celebrity tea and, of course, sports. But instead of stiff, rehearsed segments, the show keeps it loose and unpredictable.
“We’re not breaking the mold—it’s not rocket science,” Rocsi jokes. “We just bring our own flair, our authenticity, and our personalities to it. Deion has firsthand experience in sports, so when we talk about athletes, he brings a different perspective.”
And the best part? Unlike traditional talk shows that rush through quick interviews, We Got Time Today actually takes its time. “A lot of shows might give you one or two segments with a guest,” Rocsi says. “With us, we actually sit down and have real-life conversations.”
Her Top Guests (So Far!)
From music icons to relationship experts, the show has already had some unforgettable guests—but a few stand out for Rocsi.
“Ice Cube was our first guest, and he’s just legendary,” she says. “Kirk Franklin had us cracking up when he broke into a full choir freestyle for our Christmas special. And anytime we get Dr. Bryant on to put Deion in the hot seat? That’s my favorite!”
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While Deion Sanders is best known for his football greatness, Rocsi says he’s also one of the funniest people she’s ever worked with.
“He’s goofy—like, really goofy,” she laughs. “A lot of people didn’t know that side of him, but now they do. He can crack a joke, and if you’re too sensitive, good luck, because he will go in. But the best part? I throw it right back at him! Sometimes we just look at each other like, ‘Okay, that was a good one.’”
But beyond the laughs, she admires his insane work ethic. “Watching him juggle everything he does is just super admirable,” she says.
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Unlike traditional networks, We Got Time Today lives exclusively on Tubi, proving that streaming platforms are changing how we watch talk shows.
“Tubi is giving more people opportunities and making content more accessible,” Rocsi says. “Deion is a huge Tubi fan—he literally loves Black cinema—so it just made sense for him. And honestly? He’s got me watching it too!”
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Rocsi credits her best friend, Chantelle, for always keeping her grounded. “She kept pouring into me, reminding me of who I am,” she shares. Even Deion Sanders makes sure to give her flowers, often calling her “the hostess with the most.”
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With the show’s first season wrapping up, Rocsi is grateful for the experience and excited for what’s next. “We’re having a good time, and the audience can feel that,” she says.
And if you haven’t tuned in yet? Well, Rocsi and Deion got time—so you might as well make some too.
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Thompson Hotel
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