Cardi B addresses Lizzo’s lyrics controversy after getting into an argument with a Twitter user
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Cardi B mentioned Lizzo’s lyrics backlash after the Bodak Yellow singer was dragged into a Twitter debate.
Lizzo found herself in hot waters over a controversial lyric from her new single ‘Grrrls’. The Grammy-winning artist faced tons of backlash from internet users for her use of the term ‘spaz’ in her song.
Here is everything you need to know.
Cardi B weighs in on Lizzo’s lyrics controversy
Cardi B got herself into a heated debate with an online user amid Lizzo’s lyrics controversy,
A Twitter user named @FeministaJones tweeted about the Bronx bombshell’s ability to not receive backlash despite using offensive words in a song while Lizzo continues to face criticism for using one ableist slur in the opening verse.
She wrote, ‘Cardi is slim and light-skinned. She will often ‘get away’ with more than other women, especially those who look like Lizzo, will. That’s the world we live in.’
The user continued, ‘People may get mad but I don’t care lol. Colorism and fatphobia shape SO MANY reactions and extensions of grace.’
On 15th June Wednesday, the rapper responded to the tweet saying, ‘Ya will do mental gymnastics to include me in anything that people are getting dragged for. People have called me out for plenty of s***.’
She further added that if she were in Lizzo’s situation she would not have caved in to the public pressure.
The 29-year-old artist pointed out, ‘Yall do it every week SOMETHINGS I apologize for & some things I will tell y’all TO SUCK DI*** & personally If I was Lizzo I would of said SMD [suck my di**].’
Lizzo and Cardi B had previously teamed up for a track called ‘Rumors’ back in August 2021. The song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart list. It has been certified gold.
Lizzo’s response to lyrics controversy and backlash
On Monday Lizzo announced that a new version of ‘Grrrls’ will be released soon following the backlash.
The singer responded to the criticism by saying, ‘Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language.’
She added, ‘As a fat black woman in America, I’ve had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand the power words can have.’
The ‘Good as Hell’ rapper wrote in a Tweet, ‘As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.’
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