Beyoncé vows to change ‘Renaissance’ lyric amid backlash from disability community Beyoncé has vowed to alter the lyrics to one of her new songs after receiving criticism from the disability community. Los Angeles Times · Aug 1, 2022
Beyoncé to remove offensive word from new song on 'Renaissance' album after backlash “The word, not used intentionally in a harmful way, will be replaced,” a spokeswoman for Beyoncé wrote in a statement. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022
Beyonce to remove ‘ableist slur’ in new song after receiving backlash from fans Beyoncé has confirmed that she will remove the ableist term pointed out by fans in a new song from her album Renaissance Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2022
Beyoncé to change Renaissance lyric containing ableist slur A spokesperson for the musician confirmed that she will remove the offensive term for disabled people from her new song, Heated The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022
First Thing: alarm at nominations for election deniers Kari Lake and Mark Finchem are in running for crucial state roles. Plus, tributes paid to Nichelle Nichols The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022
When Beyoncé dropped the same ableist slur as Lizzo on her new album, my heart sank Just weeks after Lizzo responded to my viral tweet by changing her lyrics, Queen Bey has made the same mistake on Renaissance The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2022
Lizzo changes 'ableist' Grrrls lyric after Australian fan calls her out on social media The American pop star takes action to remove an offensive word in her latest track, Grrrls, after being contacted by fans, including Australian Hannah Diviney. ABC News · Jun 15, 2022
Lizzo released a new and improved version of ‘GRRRLS’ The singer's swift re-release after backlash from disability advocates was a masterclass in owning up to a mistake. Mic · Jun 14, 2022
Lizzo changes new song Grrrls to remove 'derogatory' term after criticism The American singing and rap superstar took action following the backlash Manchester Evening News · Jun 14, 2022