Lizzo releases a new version of her song Grrrls after being blasted by disability activists

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Lizzo announced that she released an updated version of her new song Grrrls that features a 'lyric change', after she receivedbacklash for using an ableist slur on the track.The pop singer, 34, said she 'never want(s) to promote derogatory language' and said she was 'dedicated to being part of the change I've been waiting to see in the world'.Taking to her social media platforms on Monday, the three-time Grammy Award winner wrote: 'It's been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song "GRRRLS."' Making a change:Lizzo announced that she released an updated version of her new song Grrrls featuring a 'lyric change', after she received backlash for using an ableist slur'Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language,' the hitmaker - born Melissa Viviane Jefferson - stated. 'As a fat black woman in America, I've had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally),' the star continued.Lizzo then expressed that there's already a new version of the song: 'I'm proud to say there's a new version of GRRRLS with a lyric change.

This is the result of me listening and taking action.'As an influential artist I'm dedicated to being part of the change I've been waiting to see in the world.

Xoxo, Lizzo.' Swift action:The pop singer, 34, said she 'never want(s) to promote derogatory language' and said she was 'dedicated to being part of the change I've been waiting to see in the world' Empathetic: 'As a fat black woman in America, I've had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally),' she wrote Lizzo was blasted by disability.