After facing backlash online, Lizzo decided to change specific lyrics on “Grrrls.” Some social media users called out the R&B/Pop performer for using the word “spazz” in the song, but Joey Bada$$ took issue with the criticism.
“It has been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song ‘GRRRLS’. Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language,” wrote Lizzo in a statement.
The Grammy winner continued, “As a fat black woman in America, I have had many hurtful words used against me so I understand the power words can have (whether intentionally, or in my case, unintentionally).”
Lizzo announced a new version of “Grrrls” without the offensive term. She concluded, “As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.”
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) June 13, 2022
Joey Bada$$ Calls This Generation “Too Soft”
Joey Bada$$ took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the negative reactions to Lizzo’s latest single. The Brooklyn-raised emcee specifically focused on addressing Caucasians in the United States.
“Lizzo getting flack for using spazz is crazy! [White people] just be waiting for you to say anything remotely off. 
I’ll be the first to tell y’all, y’all can [suck my dick]. I ain’t never apologizing to white America, hold my nuts,” stated Bada$$.
The All-Amerikkkan Badass album creator also added, “This generation is too soft. Most of y’all never got punched in the face and it shows.” Joey Bada$$ then turned his attention to so-called cancel culture.
Lizzo getting flack for using spazz is crazy! Wypipo just be waiting for you to say anything remotely off
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) June 14, 2022
This generation is too soft. Most of y’all never got punched in the face and it shows.
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) June 14, 2022
Bada$$ Admits To Being Homophobic In The Past Before Changing His Views
“Btw am I still [canceled]? Not that I care, but I’m asking because if this is what [canceled] life looks like I might just start saying everything that comes to my mind. Ain’t nobody in real life ever tell me I was [canceled], only on the internet so I’m confused,” tweeted Bada$$.
The Two Distant Strangers actor also posted, “The internet told me I was [canceled] because I was homophobic and transphobic and honestly that was news to me. How do y’all know me better than I know myself?”
Joey Bada$$ then admitted to being homophobic as a teenager. He acknowledged being insensitive about the feelings of LGBTQ individuals and making anti-gay jokes at the time. However, Bada$$ now says he was grown a lot over the last eleven years.
“I judge people based on energy, that’s it. I got love for everybody who got love for me. Even for the m############ who don’t,” asserted the 27-year-old Pro Era member.
Btw am I still cancelled? Not that I care, but I’m asking because if this is what cancelled life looks like I might just start saying everything that comes to my mind. Ain’t nobody in real life ever tell me I was cancelled, only on the internet so I’m confused.
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) June 14, 2022
The internet told me I was cancelled because I was homophobic and transphobic and honestly that was news to me. How do y’all know me better than I know myself?
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) June 14, 2022
I remember I was homophobic in high school before I even knew what that word meant. I never hated people who were gay I was just insensitive about their feelings because I’d make jokes or say no h### and s### like that. But that was 11 years ago… I’ve grown. ALOT.
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) June 14, 2022
As far as transphobic, I’ve never been that, if my n#### wanna be a chair, he got my full support.
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) June 14, 2022
I judge people based on energy, that’s it. I got love for everybody who got love for me. Even for the m############ who don’t.
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) June 14, 2022