In June, Lizzo corrected the same word on her new album, Special, and issued an apology.
Here’s what’s happening with Beyonce.
What did Beyonce say and why is it offensive?
In the song, the singer uses the words “spaz” and “spazzin.”
The Cambridge Dictionaryexplainsthat the term is used as a way to call someone stupid.
What happened with Lizzo?
In June, Diviney tweeted at Lizzo after the singer used the word in her song GRRRLS.
‘Spaz’ doesn’t mean freaked out or crazy.
It’s an ableist slur.
Spaz doesnt mean freaked out or crazy.
Its an ableist slur.
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What is Beyonce’s response?
A representative for Beyonce didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
What exactly is ableist language?
Ableist languagerefers to language that’s been used to describe people with disabilities in a discriminatory way.
Ableist language can be used expressly to be hurtful.
