Watch Lizzo Play President James Madison’s Historic Crystal Flute

She became the first person ever to use the 1813 crystal flute, which she borrowed from the Library of Congress

Lizzo in a blue dress

Lizzo, September 2022 (Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

Last night, in Washington, D.C., Lizzo became the first person to play a historic crystal flute made for the U.S. president James Madison in 1813. Lent to Lizzo by the Library of Congress, the flute was crafted by the Parisian watchmaker and mechanic Claude Laurent, before making its way to Madison and changing hands within his family—and eventually beyond—for generations. The Library of Congress cites speculation that Dolley Madison fled the White House with the flute in August 1814, shortly before the British descended in the War of 1812. Lizzo said, “Bitch, I’m scared,” and played the flute while twerking.

Last month, Lizzo shared a video for “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready),” from her recent album Special. Revisit “Lizzo’s 10 Best Flute Videos” on the Pitch.

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