Beyoncé’s’s lyric change occurred during Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour stop in Boston, Massachusetts. Image: Instagram via @beyonce
Beyoncé lyric change sparks Lizzo and Erykah Badu speculation
Beyoncé’s, 41, performance during the tour stop in Boston featured a surprising lyric swap in her song “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix).
Beyoncé’s’s lyric change occurred during Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour stop in Boston, Massachusetts. Image: Instagram via @beyonce
Vocal powerhouse and performer, Beyoncé, appears to take aim at both Lizzo and Erykah Badu with a lyric swap during her Renaissance tour stop in Boston.
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BEYONCE BREAK MY SOUL
The superstar singer seemed to be making a statement with a surprising lyric swap in her song ‘Break My Soul (The Queens Remix) reports Entertainment Tonight.’ The original version of the song includes shoutouts to several iconic Black women entertainers, including Nina Simone, Erykah Badu, Lizzo, and more. However, Beyoncé raised eyebrows when she replaced the lyric “Badu, Lizzo, Kelly Row” with an emphatic repetition of “Badu” four times.
The timing of the performance is noteworthy, as it coincided with the news of a lawsuit filed by several of Lizzo’s dancers against the ‘Special‘ singer. The dancers, identified as Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, allege sexual, religious, and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, and false imprisonment, among other allegations.
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BADU, BADU, BADU, BADU!
They are seeking damages from Lizzo and her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc., as well as Lizzo’s dance captain, Shirlene Quigley.
It appears that Beyoncé’s lyric change has sparked speculation about her relationship with both Lizzo and Erykah Badu. Just one day before the performance, Badu had posted a photo on Instagram comparing her oversized hat on stage with a similar one she wore.
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FASHION INSPIRATION
The caption playfully suggests that Beyoncé may have been inspired by her iconic looks.
“I guess I’m everybody’s stylist,”
Erykah Badu
Fans on social media have been buzzing with interpretations of Beyoncé’s lyrical shift. Some speculate that the omission of Lizzo’s name could be a subtle way of distancing herself from the singer amid the ongoing legal issues. Others see it as a response to Badu’s light-hearted shade on social media.
However, the intention behind the singer’s lyric change remains unclear, and it’s possible that it could be an acknowledgement of Erykah Badu’s influence rather than a shady move.
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BEYONCE REMAINS TIGHT LIPPED
As fans eagerly await further developments, it remains to be seen whether Beyoncé’s lyrical swap was a calculated move or simply an artistic expression. One thing is for sure – the show must go on, and Beyoncé knows how to keep us all intrigued.
