Beyoncé will replace an offensive term used in her new song Heated that prompted a backlash from fans and disability activists.
The song, which was co-written by Canadian rapper Drake, includes an ableist slur that is used twice toward the end of the song.
The term is sometimes used to refer to individuals with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects sufferers' muscle co-ordination.
Representatives for Beyoncé confirmed the word - "not used intentionally in a harmful manner" - will be replaced in Heated.
The track features on Beyoncé's highly anticipated seventh studio album, Renaissance, which was released last week.
In a statement to the PA news agency, a spokesperson for the 40-year-old American star said: "The word, not used intentionally in a harmful manner, will be replaced in the lyrics."
Prior to Beyoncé's decision, UK disability equality charity Scope spoke out against her use of the word, less than a month after it criticised American star Lizzo for using the same offensive term.
Welcoming news of the lyric change, Scope's media manager Warren Kirwan said: "It's good Beyoncé has acted so swiftly after disabled people yet again called out this thoughtless lyric.
"There's a feeling of déjà vu, as it's just a few weeks since Lizzo also had to re-release a song after featuring the same offensive language.
"We hope this is the last time we see this kind of thing from anyone, let alone musicians with massive global influence."
"Everyone has a role to play by speaking out when they hear offensive language being used to refer to disabled people," he added.
Lizzo re-released her song Grrrls with a "lyric change" and issued a statement apologising after facing criticism for her use of the same word.
Source: Press Association
