Beyoncé to remove offensive term from new song following charity statement

Beyoncé is set to replace a lyric on her brand new album after disability campaigners slammed the star for using the "ableist" slur.

The legendary popstar, 40, received criticism online about Heated, co-written with Canadian rapper Drake, due to its use of an ableist slur, which could be heard twice towards the end of the song. Warren Kirwan, the charity's media manager, released a statement urging Beyoncé to re-record the song. "Thankfully she did the right thing and re-recorded the song. It's hard to believe that could have gone unnoticed by Beyoncé's team.

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