Lizzo Grrrls

The song “Grrrls” was released Friday and updated Monday to remove a derogatory term for people with disabilities, which she said she did not use with an ...

“I’m really glad that Lizzo changing it has led to lots of people learning that it’s a slur,” Ms. Diviney said. “And while I obviously would have preferred she didn’t use it in the first place, I’m glad it became something of a teachable moment. Instead of being defensive, the rapper took action once she heard the criticism, making her “a real genuine ally because she’s willing to learn.” The differing cultural contexts may help explain why Lizzo, an American, used the term, even if it doesn’t excuse it, he said. The word is based on spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, a condition that causes motor impairments in the legs or arms. For Lizzo, who enjoys a warm public persona and produces upbeat, feel-good music that promotes self-acceptance, the lyric struck fans as particularly off-brand.

Lizzo has heard the cry of her fans and is ready to change the lyrics to her hit single “GRRRLS”

As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.” “It’s been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song ‘GRRRLS,'” she shared in a Twitter post. “I’m proud to say there’s a new version of GRRRLS with a lyric change.

One word in Lizzo's new song “Grrrls” stood out to disability advocate Hannah Diviney: “spaz.” In the track released Friday from her upcoming album, ...

“I’m in so much pain that I can’t sleep if I’m in a really bad spasm,” she said. “Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language,” she continued. In a message to The Post, Diviney, who lives in Australia, said the global conversation has been a positive outcome of a situation that she initially found angering and disappointing. “If that improved, conversations like this one might not need to happen.” As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.” “I’m proud to say there’s a new version of GRRRLS with a lyric change,” she wrote.

Lizzo Has Released A Brand New Version Of “Grrrls” After The Original Lyrics Sparked Backlash For Containing An “Ableist Slur” ... “This is how to be an ally.

The album’s lead single, "About Damn Time,” was released in April and was a huge hit with fans. “You’ve given this little disabled entity a little bit more hope in humanity again.” “This is the result of me listening and taking action. “As a fat black woman in America, I’ve had many hurtful words used against me so I overstated the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally),” she continued. I'ma spazz,” the song begins, with the use of the word “spazz” prompting backlash from listeners. “Kids are cruel and have used this word to poke fun at each other.”

Lizzo rerecorded a lyric in her new song "Grrrls" after disabled fans called out her use of a word that's considered an ableist slur.

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Lizzo announced she has edited one of her songs after complaints from some in the disabled community.

"This is the result of me listening and taking action," she ended her statement. "Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language," she continued. It's an ableist slur.

The song previously featured a word that many in the disabled community describe as an "ableist slur." Lizzo attends the 2022 Metropolitan Museum of Art ...

"It’s a slur and really offensive to the disabled community," one user wrote. I’m not here to cancel Lizzo, but to inspire change," the person added. As someone who champions women, plus size people and others whom society treats poorly, Lizzo preaches inclusivity and should do better," one user wrote. "It’s a slur. It’s an ableist slur. It’s 2022.

Pop star says she 'never want[ed] to promote derogatory language' and re-releases song GRRRLS, removing offensive term for spastic diplegia.

“This is the result of me listening and taking action,” she wrote. “It has been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song GRRRLS. Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language,” she wrote. “As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.”

I never want to promote derogatory language” said the artist in a statement.

As an influential artist, I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world. The song’s original lyrics, “Hold my bag, bitch, hold my bag / Do you see this shit? “It’s been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song ‘Grrrls.’ Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language.

Lizzo has addressed the controversy surrounding her new single 'Grrrls', revealing that she's made a new version of the track.

“As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.” “Words like this are so harmful and hurtful and offensive to the disabled community.” Despite being a track meant to empower women, a lot of fans noted the use of an ableist slur: verse one of the track begins with the lyrics, “Hold my bag, bitch, hold my bag/Do you see this shit?

Lizzo Issues Apology After Using An Ableist Slur In New Song 'Grrls'. The star will be releasing a new version of the track with updated lyrics. Jun 13, 2022 4: ...

"I'm proud to say there's a new version of 'GRRRLS' with a lyric change. I'm not here to cancel Lizzo, but to inspire change." "Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language.