Hispanic and Latino groups are criticizing Gaga for her new song “Born This Way” for having what they feel are “racist lyrics”.
Arizona Latino groups Chicanos Unidos Arizona and MECha aren’t happy with Gaga’s choice of words such as “Chola” and “Orient” as part of her song lyrics which the groups find perturbing.
The two words have meanings the groups find as racist and derogatory and the word “Chola” pertains to a name of Latina girls who participate in gangs. These girls are considered a stereotype by the groups and community and the use of the word is considered negative.
The use of the word by such a high profile star as Gaga carries the negativity far and is why the groups are concerned.
More controversy is sure to erupt as the song will be featured at the upcoming Grammy awards and the song’s February 13 release is sure to fuel the fires of this situation.
Gaga reportedly has yet to address the Latino organizations regarding the matter but she did use popular social networking site Twitter to speak her mind. It appears from her response she isn’t concerned about the issue so the lyrics are going to stand and fans and foes alike will be waiting anxiously to see what’s next.