Lizzo has announced that it will release a new version of its recent song Grrrls with “Lyrics Changes” after being opposed to the use of disability-discriminatory slurs in tracks.
His pop superstar said she “never wanted to promote derogatory words,” and “dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.” I have. “
It was after the disability charity Scope urged her not to remove the disabled from the message of “self-acceptance” and to change the lyrics used.
Since Grrrls was released on June 10, Lizzo has faced a backlash by using derogatory terms for spastic cerebral palsy in the opening poem.
She wrote on social media, acknowledging her role as an “influential artist,” and stated that her decision was the result of her “listening and taking action.”
“I noticed that my new song Grrrls has some harmful words.
“I want to make it clear that I don’t want to promote derogatory words.
“As a fat black woman in America, I’ve used so many harmful words to me that I understand the power that words can have (intentional or intent in my case). Without).
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“I’m proud to have a new version of Grrrls with modified lyrics. This is the result of my listening and action.
“As an influential artist, I am dedicated to being part of the long-awaited change in the world. Xoxo, Lizzo.”
In a previous statement, Scope wrote on Twitter: “@ Lizzo, your song spread the message of self-acceptance.
“Don’t use slurs in the lyrics to exclude people with disabilities. Narcissism must be for everyone. We know you can do better.”
The singer is known for promoting body positivity and narcissism in her music.
