After decades of promoting the filthiest, most violent, misogynistic, depraved values and behaviors imaginable, rap music finally appears to be turning a long-awaited corner: Lizzo rerecords ‘Grrrls’ following criticism over ableist lyric Singer songwriter Lizzo has rereleased her new single “Grrrls” with a lyric change after it sparked heated discussions online about ableist language.
The song, which is set to appear on her upcoming album Special , received praise and excitement from many fans upon its release last Friday. Others, especially those within the disability community, expressed concern about her use of the word “spaz,” which many consider an ableist slur. Ahh, yes, “spaz.” That most offensive of “ableist slurs,” the sort of thing that will bring a live Grammy performance to a screeching halt. In truth, “spaz” isn’t offensive—it’s just lame and outdated, the sort of thing middle schoolers said in the late 1990s and which is only uttered […]
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