Today, Lizzo announced via social media that a new version of the GRRRLS song will be released to remove a weak “sp * z” offense that appeared in the previous version. “I realized there was a harmful word in my new song ‘GRRRLS’,” he shared in a Twitter post. “Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language. “As a fat black woman in America, I have used a lot of harmful words against myself, so I go beyond the power of words (either intentionally or in my case, unintentionally),” she continued. “I’m proud to say that there is a new version of GRRRLS with a change of lyrics. This is the result of listening and taking action. “As an influential artist, I’m committed to being part of the change I expected to see in the world.” The lyrics say: “Hold my bag, b *** h, hold my bag Do you see this s ** t? I’m the sp ** z. “ People rushed to address the lyrics as a Twitter user explained and explained why the word is harmful to the disability and mental illness community. Hey @lizzo my disability Cerebral Palsy is literally classified as Spastic Diplegia (where spasticity refers to endless painful tightness in my legs) your new song makes me angry + sad. “Spaz” does not mean freak or crazy. It is a capable insult. It’s 2022. Do your best. – Hannah Diviney (@hannah_diviney) June 12, 2022 The musician received a flood of criticism of the lyrics that made her announce her decision to change the lyrics. Lizzo Special’s album will be released on July 15 and the first single, “About Damn Time” is already one of the top 10 hits.
