Lizzo has removed “a harmful word” from his new single GRRRLS.
The 34-year-old star responded to the reaction after fans accused her of using an habilitative insult, “espac” in her latest song, which will appear on the upcoming album Special, which will be released. on July 15th.
He has released a new version of the song after its initial release on Friday, although he insists he did not want to hurt anyone.
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“It has struck me that there is a harmful word in my new song GRRRLS,” he said in a statement.
“Let me clarify one thing: I never want to promote derogatory language.
“As a fat black woman in America, I’ve had a lot of hurtful words against me, so I go beyond the power of words (either intentionally or in my case, unintentionally).
“I am proud to say that there is a new version of GRRRLS with a change of lyrics. This is the result of listening and acting.
“As an influential artist, I dedicate myself to being part of the change I hope to see in the world.”
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A critic of the original lyrics – “Hold my bag, b ****, hold my bag / Do you see this shit? I’m like ** z” – was the writer and advocate for disability Hannah Diviney.
“Hey @lizzo, my disability Cerebral palsy is literally classified as spastic diplegia (where spasticity refers to endless painful oppression in my legs). Your new song makes me quite angry + sad,” he wrote.
“S ** z” doesn’t mean scared or crazy. It’s an habilitating insult. It’s 2022. Do it better. “
After Lizzo’s statement and the change of letter, Diviney said, “I’m going to cry.”
“Thank you so much for listening to us, Lizzo, and for understanding that this had only been thought of gently and being open to learning, it sincerely means the world.
“You are a true ally.”