Beyoncé receives backlash for lyric in new song

Senior entertainment reporter from ESPN’s “Andscape” Kelley Carter discusses the importance of Beyoncé changing the lyric “spaz” on her new album “Renaissance."

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[damsone]

This just in: The word “Jump” is now cancelled due to it being offensive for people that have no legs

[jasonk]

So out of all the lyrics in these genres, THIS is where you draw the line?? At SPAZ??

[nishmc]

We’ve been saying “spazzed” out before this cancel culture! Please stop with this craziness!!!

[samrah]

This is beyond ridiculous. This word was not used in a derogatory way. Context matters

[tewd]

We need to go back to NOT being politically correct. Everyone and their INTERNATIONALLY hurt feelings 😒

[LIGHTNINGMEDIACO]

Spaz slang is different context but ok....

[aavalestormiconicperformer]

Last time I checked people with disabilities want to be treated just like everyone else. Now we have to remind them to be mad at a word that has many meanings.

[lisag]

OMG! This is ridiculous. The word is not meant to be offensive…it is a term used in our urban (esp. “hood”) communities to mean to go off (on someone). Stop thinking everyone is out to belittle a person or group. Honestly people come on, especially since you know she is not that type of person to purposely offend anyone.

[mariae]

Who the hell knew what "Spaz" meant? We've been using the word "Spaz"for years. Everyday, people come out with new reasons to be outraged.

[haveahappyday]

This crap has to end!! SPAZ is a slang word that has been around for a long time! I am in my 60's and have used it through life so unless they copyright the word or will continue to use it. NOT to put down a disability but in the context it was used in growing up!! I am not a Beyonce fan just someone who is fed up!

[papoosesullendove]

Y’all really need to GET A DAMN LIFE. STOP ALL THIS DAMN DIVISION AND HATE!!! Can you do THAT?!!🧐🤯😱😤😡

[aavalestormiconicperformer]

There are over 1, 682 lyrics, 7 artists, and 3 albums matching SPAZ. So, why do they always try to check women of color?

[Academiacaramelcurlz]

Wowww what???! I never heard “Spaz” used as a derogatory term!! NEVER!

[virgohontas]

I have spasms quite often along with hemiplegic migraines. I've also been writing songs, if spaz comes in handy, it will just be there. You can't control a persons body. She spazzed in a few movies and a few music videos, but people saying she can't say it is beyond wild. People been okay with two, too, and to for years though.

[superblondeDotOrg]

So there is an uproar about 'spaz' but not about the n word consistently used in all black music and all black conversation??? Whether or not the n word is spelled with an 'a' on the end it still means the same!

[K-dh]

Word never was offensive and has a different meaning, what's next ban the word Suger for weirdos who think you insulting people with diabetes?

[melly]

This whole thing doesn’t make no sense I’m sorry. I feel like their are so many songs out there that have way worse lyrics and people are trying to make nothing into something. This is why artiest are so hesitant to put music out because you literally need a lawyer now to make sure your words don’t offend anyone…..

[JurgenMiHoff]

freedom of speech? Come on people....our founding father's are shaking their heads right now

[sircalsiam]

That fact that Kanye West said it in 4-5 seconds with Rihanna and no one bitched then or now bout it, people just get bored and choose when to be offended these days🤣😅 it matters what context it's used in.

[Sloak.Gaming]

It's gonna blow over . No worries Beyonce .