Of course, she got it wrong. She used a word which in British culture is a disability slur. And then She got it right by immediately pivoting, agreeing to change her song and sending out an apology and a thank you for her fans taking the time to correct her. It’s that simple, folks.
Beyoncé, Lizzo, and the power of language: How ableist lyrics reignited a century-old discussion - ABC News
Melissa Loftin posted on LinkedIn
Beyoncé Has Sparked Backlash For Using Same Ableist Slur As Lizzo
Disability advocate Hannah Diviney calls out Eminem for ableist lyrics
Lizzo Announces Commitment To Change Ableist Lyrics In Hit Song GRRRLS
Beyonce, Lizzo Redoing Songs Set Bar for Fixing Ableist Lyrics - BNN Bloomberg
As Lizzo was called out for ableism, many Black disabled people felt overlooked : NPR
Beyoncé and Lizzo cut “ableist slur” from new albums: How the word became taboo.
Lizzo changes lyrics to song Grrrls to remove ableist slur
Fans Are Calling Out Lizzo For Her New Song 'Grrrls' & They Say Her Lyrics Are 'Ableist' - Narcity
