Opinion on cancellation culture has changed a lot over the past few years, and Lizzo recently took to social media to share her thoughts on the topic.
Lizzo says cancel culture has become ‘in the wrong direction’: ‘I hope we can get rid of this’
The “Truth Hurts” singer’s comment is made Twitter Friday morning, and Lizzo began by bluntly expressing that “the culture of cancellation is appropriation.”
“This may be a random moment to say this but that’s to my heart.. cultural destruction is appropriation.”
She went on to explain that, while the cancel culture used to be a useful tool used by “really disadvantaged people,” it has deviated from its foundation.
“There was real outrage from really marginalized people and now it’s become fashionable, abused and misdirected.”
Lizzo concluded her reflection by noting, “I hope we can put an end to this and focus our outrage on the real issues.”
This may be a random moment to say this but that’s to my heart.. cultural destruction is appropriation.
There has been real outrage from really marginalized people and it is now fashionable, abused and misdirected.
I hope we can phase this out and focus our outrage on the real problems.
– FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) January 8, 2023
The artist certainly won’t say much on the matter, however, as—just twenty minutes later—she tweeted about Anetra’s recent talent show on Facebook. Ru Paul’s Drag Race. We admire the queen who can multi-task early in the morning!
YOU CAN GO THE MUTHAFUCKING DUCK!
– FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) January 8, 2023
Many Twitter users see Lizzo’s point of view, while others are confused
After Lizzo’s tweet, many fans became interested in the issue. Some sided with her and noted that, while the cancellation was initially about accountability, it was “exploited”.
She is right. Cancellation culture is never about canceling something/someone. It’s about holding people accountable for the harmful things said and/or done.
– happy kun day (@johnnysfairy) January 8, 2023
when lizzo says “culturing is appropriation”, she’s talking about a lot of people.
and it’s worrisome. People of color cannot have the right to own anything. our culture is “meaning to share”, our humanity is exploited and the way our sufferings and hurts are weaponized.
– Lucifer (@venuswhxre) January 9, 2023
I think the culture of cancellation starts with good intentions. We have to hold everyone, especially those in positions of power, accountable. But now we attack everyone, famous or not for EVERYTHING. Everyone has the capacity to grow and change (I don’t count perverts and racists and all that)
– Chelsea Victoria (@ChelseaVictorix) January 9, 2023
How to cancel the culture that promotes viral signaling is also shown.
YES.
We seem to have forgotten that you can disagree without anyone being seen as evil.A lot of people live to signal virtue. https://t.co/Tgrt7F4QoB
– TV’s B. Dave Walters is not ironically finally home (@BDaveWalters) January 9, 2023
However, others were largely put off by the whole sentiment. In fact, one user said that — while Lizzo was “not even wrong” — her statement “sounds like AI-generated discourse.”
she’s not even wrong but “culture cancellation is appropriation” sounds like AI-generated discourse lmao https://t.co/JV0pI5W9g3
– titmouse973 (@titmouse973) January 9, 2023
Other tweets found the prospect of a “cancellation” culture to be humorous.
Canceling culture… pic.twitter.com/XVkIKWny2I
– Crutches (@AutoCrutch) January 8, 2023
they completely cancel
– dawn (@dawnyredd) January 9, 2023
This sentiment has been shared by several users.
Canceling culture canceled for “appropriation” is a seriously funny simulation https://t.co/KTXONJ5eHN
– Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) January 8, 2023
after all these years on twitter, “destroy culture is appropriation” is the phrase that finally broke my brain
– Keith Harris (@useful_noise) January 9, 2023
However, despite that, Lizzo’s statement resonated with many, and some even shared that the cancel culture was “co-opted by people who just wanted to bully”.
Remove the culture that is being used and twisted and co-opted by people who just want to bully. Most people in 2023 know that bullying is wrong, but they know they can get away with seeing it as an offense. It’s RAMPANT in fan culture and completely dishonest
– Marigolds (@kittygang4lyfe) January 8, 2023
You reminded me of how white nationalists have used the phrase “wake up” to weaponize against the community from which the phrase also comes.
– Saint Ian (@iansaint_) January 8, 2023
The singer also recently drew attention to an ‘epidemic’ on social networks
This online discussion comes just days after Lizzo spoke about another issue related to social media.
Last week, Lizzo tweeted that “we need to talk about the pandemic believing in anything and everything you see on social media.”
We need to talk about the pandemic believing in anything and everything you see on social media…
– FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) January 6, 2023
This statement has received a lot of support, with most agreeing that people need to be adamant about cross-checking information.
TRANSLATION completely lacks critical thinking
– Seth green (@SethGreen) January 6, 2023
Agree.
More – or anything in general. Check the information source ya. You are joining a heap on. You are feeding a negative story.And even then, be prepared to change your mind.
Love you, Lizzo. Thank you for everything you have given us xx
– Nors (@nors_2913) January 6, 2023
When they teach kids to think critically, the kids start questioning their parents, and then the parents complain that the school is brainwashing their kids.
— Sailor Bear Zodar 🦄 (@zodarzone) January 6, 2023
Do you agree with Lizzo’s statement?
