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Beyoncé removing offensive disabled term from new album after backlash - Entertainment News

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Beyoncé is removing an offensive term for disabled people from the lyrics of hew new album ‘Renaissance’ after a furious backlash from campaigners. The multi-Grammy winner announced the move on Monday after it was called “ableist” and “offensive” by disabi...

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Times of India

Beyonce to remove offensive lyric from her new song 'Heated' after disabled community outcry

In June, US singer Lizzo re-recorded her song 'Grrrls' to remove the same term following complaints.

2 years ago·India

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The Independent

Beyonce to remove offensive lyric from new Renaissance album

Beyonce has confirmed that she will remove a lyric from her new Renaissance album that has been critisied as being offensive and "abelist."The slur was used in her song “Heated,” which was co-written by Drake and other collaborators for the album released on 29 July. In a statement provided to The Independent, Beyonce's representatives said the slur was “not used intentionally in a harmful way.” The term in question, derived from the word “spast…

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Beyonce to remove offensive lyric after disabled community outcry

Beyonce will remove a derogatory term for disabled people from her new song 'Heated', a spokesperson said Monday, after its use was condemned as offensive by campaigners.

2 years ago·Malaysia

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Bangkok Post

Beyonce to remove offensive lyric after disabled community outcry

LOS ANGELES - Beyonce will remove a derogatory term for disabled people from her new song "Heated," a spokesperson said Monday, after its use was condemned as offensive by campaigners.

2 years ago·กทม, Thailand

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Dawn

Beyonce to remove offensive lyric from song ‘Heated’ after outcry from people with disabilities

Her use of the word "spazzin" has stirred controversy despite claims that it was not used in a harmful way.

2 years ago·Pakistan

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Japan Today

Beyonce to remove offensive lyric after disabled community outcry

Beyonce will remove a derogatory term for disabled people from her new song "Heated," a spokesperson said Monday, after its use was condemned as offensive by campaigners. The U.S. pop megastar will re-record the track from her latest album "Renaissance" on which she originally sang the lyrics "Spazzin' on that…

2 years ago·Sakado, Japan

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