Lizzo Gets It Right On Ableist Language?

Of course, she got it wrong. She used a word which in British culture is a disability slur. And then She got it right by immediately pivoting, agreeing to change her song and sending out an apology and a thank you for her fans taking the time to correct her. It’s that simple, folks.

Lizzo apologizes, changes 'ableist' song lyric following outcry

Melissa Loftin posted on LinkedIn

When Beyoncé dropped the same ableist slur as Lizzo on her new album, my heart sank, Hannah Diviney

The TikTok Disability Community Forgave Lizzo After She Used a Slur

Silvina Ituarte, PhD. on LinkedIn: Empathy Is The Most Important

Lizzo is changing the lyrics to her 'Grrrls' single following criticism over ableism

Why Beyonce, Lizzo Changed Ableist Song Lyrics After Backlash - Bloomberg

Melissa Loftin posted on LinkedIn

Fans Are Calling Out Lizzo For Her New Song 'Grrrls' & They Say Her Lyrics Are 'Ableist' - Narcity

Beyoncé to cut ableist slur from Renaissance song