Lizzo made history at a concert on Tuesday – by playing a 200-year-old flute that once belong to President James Madison. The 34-year-old singer – who is known for being a talented flautist – got the opportunity to play the priceless crystal flute in Washington, D.C., where the historic instrument happens to live.
The Library of Congress, the nation's oldest cultural institution and the research arm of Congress, is home to the world's oldest flute collection. When librarian Carla Hayden saw Lizzo was coming to D.C. to perform, she simply tweeted at the star about the flute collection. Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson, retweeted the librarian and accepted an offer to see the collection:"IM COMING CARLA! AND I'M PLAYIN THAT CRYSTAL FLUTE!!!!!" she tweeted.
On Monday, Lizzo showed up at the Library of Congress and took a tour of the flute collection. The crystal flute was made for Madison by Claude Laurent, who was a clockmaker but had an interest in flutes, While most flutes were made of wood or ivory, Laurent invented the glass flute, and since it held its pitch and tone better, it became popular. But because Laurent was almost the only person making glass flutes, they eventually faded in popularity and only 185 are known to exist today.
The glass flute in the Library of Congress collection was almost destroyed in April 1814, when the British entered Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. However, first lady Dolley Madison rescued it from the White House.IM THE FIRST & ONLY PERSON TO EVER PLAY THIS PRESIDENTIAL 200-YEAR-OLD CRYSTAL FLUTE— THANK YOU
What on earth is this person wearing?
But we know if she can't play the skin flute
Wow...who dressed her
Indecent exposure.
A disgusting pig playing a flute-🤮🤮
DavePOfficial Lizzo or Jabba?
Absolutely repulsive🤢
How embarrassing. Look at that slob. Yeah definitely a civilization in massive decline.
I’m sure he’s rolling over in his grave that she was dressed so inappropriately while she played. Gross
I'm sure he would be proud.
The (((powers))) that be put out grotesque and repulsive spectacles like this out of hatred and contempt for the whites they hate
She made history. Fantastic.
What is she wearing 🧌… no taste… at least the attire should match the flute 🤣😂
All these people fat shaming don't even have profile pictures. Show yourselves, cowards. You are the reason society sucks.
Omg I’m so sick of seeing this trashy person on my TL! mute
Please tell me why this is “news”? The lady that sings about wet pussies played the flute. Who gives a shit. Shame on you CBS for calling this news.
Looks like she busted all the seams in her pants
What a slob.
Classy. Lol
Made history for the ugliest outfit
Why why why in the world would the museum allow this 😡
What is that?
The one richer than yo broke ass!😂😂
Disgusting Attire for a Special occasion! No respect!
Lol. What and why is she wearing that? She looks ridiculous!!!!lol
Well she's new.....and gross.
And then she tucked it under her fat and resumed the concert. What is this girl eating!! She has to be getting plenty of exercise doing the live shows and practicing for them. Put the fried food and ice cream down!
Lizzo has talent!!!!
Over weight
WHY IS THIS STORY EVERYWHERE? WHY IS EVERY MEDIA OUTLET SHOVING LIZZO STORIES DOWN OUR THROATS?!?
Lol
I'm surprised she didn't eat it
Damn she's fat .. and that's a fact not shamming, I mean it's a damn shame, but if the truth hurts your feelings don't take it out on the realist.
She lost me when she wore assless pants to a sports game with kids present. Trash.
Is there still a bounty for that on the ranch.
Yes, they must have listened with their eyes closed. Since when has it become common and aesthetic to flaunt one's bodily deformity, like in a circus?
Inanimate objects don’t live.
But she forgot her dress at home
Extraordinary. Love that this pop star is a classically trained musician.
😬
Baby.....I bought some flour.
She ... she didn't consider putting on clothes for this historic occasion?
I'm sure James Madison did not intend for such a side show...twerking...please 🤮
So nasty.
And then she ate it
Fa
This is a sacrilege.
But why tho? It’s “never been played” for a reason 🙄
Tf am I looking at
Good for her, but I don’t need to see all that that… put on some close. Damn.
Let's talk about the real history here. The sheer PSI that stage handled. It's a miracle of modern engineering
She is so, so talented.
I’m not a fan but can appreciate her music when I hear it. She’s talented & deserves the success she’s experiencing.
Singer? Really?
She is beautiful, talented like a MF’er, and has that HUSTLE!! Respect
I don’t see why people mad, but then again it’s only white people that’s mad lmaoo
The real face of James Madison who owned this flute.
Ewwww
JfC, she's fat.
goodness, she looks disgusting
And then she twerked. Classy
Which Pokemon is this
Good for her
She needs diet and exercise asap
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