Some fans said they were disappointed in Lizzo's use of the word, so she removed it. 'This is the result of me listening and taking action.'
"There's no excuse for using an ableist insult in a song in 2022. As someone who champions women, plus size people and others whom society treats poorly, Lizzo preaches inclusivity and should do better," said another.for using the word “sp@z” in her new song “Grrrls”. There’s no excuse for using an ableist insult in a song in 2022. As someone who champions women, plus size people and others whom society treats poorly, Lizzo preaches inclusivity and should do better.
"I've seen a few comments across the internet talking about"Cancelling Lizzo" and that's not what we want - we want to educate her and have the word changed," said one fan.please remove the word "spaz" from your new song because it's a slur and really offensive to the disabled communityBy Monday, it appeared that fans' efforts to get Lizzo to change the song worked.
The artist, who went to school in Alief ISD, announced on her social media pages that she released a new version of"Grrrls" with a lyric change. "It's been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song"GRRRRLS." Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language," her statement began."As a fat Black woman in America, I've had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand the power words can have ."
"I'm proud to say there's a new version of GRRRLS with a lyric change. This is the result of me listening and taking action. As an influential artist I'm dedicated to being part of the change I've been waiting to see in the world," she said.
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