Lizzo addresses “Harmful Word” in her new song “GRRRLS”

• Lizzo’s new song “GRRRLS” was released on June 10.
• The singer has received backlash over the lyrics of her song.
• Although the reality is painful, Lizzo is ready to make a change.

Lizzo listened to the comments and expressed her opinions. On June 13, she said on Instagram, “It’s been brought to my attention that there is a damaging word in my new song ‘GRRRLS,'” “Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language.”

Read more: Miley Cyrus raises the fever in Hollywood while hiking 

As her fans chastised her for using inappropriate remarks toward people with disabilities. As one Twitter user put it, “As a black disabled individual w/spastic cerebral palsy, I am upset that Lizzo used an ableist slur in her song. Using ‘sp@z’ as a slur in a song or everyday language neglects to understand the lived experiences of folks who have to deal with spasms on a daily basis.”

She adds, “As a fat black woman in America, I’ve had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand [sic] the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally).”

Read more: Taylor Swift has shown an interest in directing a feature film

The 34-year-old is “proud to say” she has a new version of “GRRRLS” with a different lyric. Lizzo remarked,  “This is the result of me listening and taking action.”

Added, “As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.”

Fans commended her for altering her song in response to the remark, “Thank you for listening to disabled people and doing the right thing,” one person tweeted, adding, “and this is why Lizzo is an ICON.”