Beyoncéis making a change.
The singer, 40, will alter a lyric from a song on her new albumRenaissanceafter it was called “ableist,” PEOPLE can confirm.
In a statement, a representative for Beyoncé confirms the lyric in her song “Heated,” where she uses the derogatory word “sp-z,” will be changed.
“The word, not used intentionally in a harmful way, will be replaced,” the statement says.
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Renaissance Cover Art.Beyoncé/Instagram
Beyoncé’s move to remove the lyric from her song comes about afterLizzoremovedthe same word from the single “GRRRLS"off of her fourth studio albumSpecialin June.
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“It’s been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song ‘GRRRLS.’ Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language,” she wrote in astatementat the time. “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).”
“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,” Lizzo, 34, concluded.
“GRRRLS” originally featured the lyrics: “Hold my bag, bitch, hold my bag / Do you see this s—? I’m a sp-z.”
Beyoncé.Mason Poole
Beyoncé officially released her seventh studio albumRenaissanceas the clock struck midnight early Friday morning.
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In amessageshared ahead ofRenaissance’s release, Beyoncé revealed the album will be part of a “three-act project.”
She wrote: “This three-act project was recorded over three years during the pandemic. A time to be still, but also a time I found to be the most creative. Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world.”
Renaissanceis currently available to purchase and stream.
source: people.com
