The American pop star says the change in lyrics is 'the result of me listening and taking action'.
Tuesday 14 June 2022 04:27, UKPop star Lizzo says she is releasing a new version of her song GRRRLS after complaints about the language used in the original.
The song was released on 10 June but was criticised for its use of a derogatory term for the condition spastic cerebral palsy - the most common type of cerebral palsy. Writing on social media, the American singer said:"It's been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song 'GRRRLS'."As a fat black woman in America, I've had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand the power words can have ."This is the result of me listening and taking action.
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