Lizzo changes 'Grrrls' lyric after backlash about 'ableist' slur in song - National
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#039;Grrrls' was released by Lizzo last week and originally contained an offensive term for cerebral palsy (also known as spastic diplegia) in the song's first verse.
'Grrrls' was released by Lizzo last week and originally contained an offensive term for cerebral palsy (also known as spastic diplegia) in the song's first verse.
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Read Lizzo's statement on 'Grrrls' lyric change after outcry - Los
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Lizzo changes 'Grrrls' lyric after backlash about 'ableist' slur in song - National
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Lizzo changes song lyric after backlash over 'ableist slur
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Lizzo rereleases song 'GRRRLS' after criticism online for ableist
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Lizzo reflects on backlash over ableist lyric after removing slur
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Lizzo changes lyrics to new song “Grrrls” after backlash over
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Lizzo Explains Decision to Change 'Grrrls' Lyrics
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Lizzo Changes Lyric in New Song “Grrrls” After Ableism Criticism
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Lizzo apologizes, rereleases 'Grrrls' after using ableist slur