Fans Ask Lizzo To Remove New Song Over ‘Ableist’ Lyric

Update, June 13th, 7:30pm EST: Lizzo has responded to criticism of her use of the word “spaz” in her new single “Grrrls,” telling fans that any offense was unintentional, and that she is changing the lyric. Fans and critics called out the term as an ableist slur referring to people with conditions like cerebral palsy. “Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language,” Lizzo wrote in a note shared to socials on Monday, June 13th. “As a fat black woman in America, I’ve had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand the power… Read Full Article