Bey isn’t the first pop diva accused of this slur: Lizzo was virtually blasted in June by digital detractors who called for her cancellation.
who called for her cancellation after she sang, “Do you see this s- -t? I’m a sp-z,” on track “GRRRLS.”
Following the backlash, Lizzo released a statement on Twitter, apologizing for her verbal flub, and vowing to remove the lyric from her song. “It’s been brought to my attention that there are [sic] is a harmful word in my song ‘GRRRLS,’” the “Truth Hurts” “Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language. As a fat black woman in America, I’ve had many hurtful words used against me so I understand the power words can have
“I’m proud to say there’s a new version of girls with a lyric change. This is the result of me listening and taking action,” she continued. “As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the challenge change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.”A rep for Beyonce released a statement claiming the controversial lyric would be replaced.In June, Twitter called out Lizzo for using the term, considered a slight against people with Cerebral Palsy, in her song.
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