Trailblazing musician Lizzo is 100% listening and says she’s dedicated to being part of the change she’s been waiting to see.
The Grammy-winning singer and flautist came under fire this weekend after “unintentionally” using an offensive slur on her new track “GRRRLS,” which samples the Beastie Boys’ 1986 song “Girls” and will appear on her album “Special,” out in July. Then, the “About Damn Time” singer responded Monday to what fans dubbed an offensive lyric on the track by completely — and proudly — changing the line.
The word — a slang term for “spastic” — is considered derogatory and Lizzo was called out online by disability advocates for promoting ableist culture. But for anyone vaguely familiar with Lizzo’s music (or viral TikTok choreography), that’s the opposite of her inclusive, body-positive modus operandi.
