“It’s been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song” GRRRLS, “the singer wrote in a statement posted on her verified Instagram account on Monday.<\/div>\n
“Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language,” she continued. “As a fat black woman in America, I’ve had many hateful words used against me so I understand the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case unintentionally). I’m proud to say there’s a new version of GRRRLS with a lyric change. “<\/p>\n
The song contained the word “spazio,” which drew complaints that it is a slur against those who are disabled.<\/p>\n
“Hey @lizzo my disability Cerebral Palsy is literally classified as Spastic Diplegia (where spasticity refers to unending painful tightness in my legs) your new song makes me pretty angry + sad,”
one person tweeted.<\/a> “‘Spaz’ doesn’t mean freaked out or crazy. It’s an ableist slur. It’s 2022. Do better.”<\/div>\n