Her track went viral after members of the disabled community claimed she used an offensive word. She vows to change the lyrics.
“It’s been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song ‘GRRRLS,'” she wrote. “Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language. As a fat black woman in America, I’ve had money hurtful words used against me so I overstand the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally). I’m proud to say there’s a new version of GRRRLS with a lyrics change.”
“This is the result of me listening and taking action,” Lizzo continued. “As an influential artist I am dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world. Xoxo, Lizzo.”
The singer-rapper was praised for how she handled the controversy, however, there has been backlash on all fronts about this call-out. Some have argued that Lizzo’s understanding of the word “spaz” is rooted in AAVE, or African American Vernacular English, and in Black culture, it has long been established to mean something completely different. Still, the singer wanted to be sensitive to those who were offended.
We’ll let you take a look at Lizzo’s apology and a few mixed reactions below.
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