When queens Beyoncé and Lizzo were called out for problematic language in their lyrics they stepped back and listened.
We are living in an age where every word counts. Whether it’s in a movie, TV show, Instagram post, or tweet, the way in which we use language to convey our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs is being thoroughly questioned and analyzed daily. Editing ourselves in real-time, both online and in real life has become the norm for politicians, social media influencers, actors, actresses, and more.
The two iconic singers are not the first to remove derogatory lyrics from their songs, and they certainly won’t be the last. A recent article from Billboard highlights several other instances where artists removed offensive words and phrases from their song lyrics. For instance, Paramore’s Hayley Williams scrapped the anti-feminist lyrics: “once a whore, you're nothing more” from the band’s hit song “Misery Business” after criticism from fans.
ADVERTISEMENT Like all of these other pop, rock, and country artists, Beyoncé and Lizzo made changes to their chart-topping songs by removing the word “spaz.” Both singers were called out by fans, specifically those from the UK, for their use of the slur, which according to the Cambridge Dictionary, is “an offensive way of referring to someone who has cerebral palsy.” On July 29, 2022, Beyoncé released her 7th studio album, Renaissance, through Columbia Records and Park Entertainment.
Just yesterday, the two legendary singer-songwriters were trending on Twitter because of this controversy, despite the fact that they’ve both resolved the issues in their songs. Despite the context, Lizzo even posted on both her Instagram and Twitter about it with a celebratory caption. I’m a proud fan of both Beyoncé and Lizzo and am happy to say that I support artists who can own up to their mistakes and vow to do better. Go stream Renaissance and Special on all music platforms now.
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