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Beyoncé removes Kelis interpolation from new song Energy after complaints

A photograph of Beyoncé and Kelis smiling at each other at a function

Beyoncé’s new album Renaissance is at the center of another controversy.

Just days after the singer’s team announced an “ableist slur” would be removed from the lyrics to her song Heated, Beyoncé has removed an interpolation of Kelis’s song Milkshake from her song Energy.

In the original version of Energy, the popstar sang a series of “la”s to the tune of the 2003 R&B hit which led to Kelis’s fame.

In the updated version found on streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal, the series of “la”s has been removed.

On a fan-made account on Instagram, Kelis, under her username @bountyandfull, said: “My mind is blown too because of the disrespect and utter ignorance of all 3 parties involved is astounding.”

“Some of the people in this business have no soul or integrity and they have everyone fooled,” she wrote.

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One user who commented on the fan account’s post said a collaboration between Beyoncé and Kelis was what “the world really needs.”

Kelis responded to this, saying:

“It’s not a collab, it’s theft.”

Kelis was not credited as a writer of Energy because she is not officially a writer or producer of Milkshake.

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, also known as The Neptunes, are the official composers and co-writers of the song.

Both Williams and Hugo were previously listed as composers on Beyoncé’s song Energy. But they were removed from the song’s listing on her website once the track was updated.

Writing her own post on Instagram, Kelis said the use of Milkshake was a “trigger” for her.

“There are bully’s (sic) and secrets and gangsters in this industry that smile and get away with it until someone says enough is enough,” she wrote.

On Tuesday, after the lyrics to Heated were changed, Monica Lewinsky, the activist and former White House intern who had an affair with then-US president Bill Clinton, tweeted a personal response to the news and included the hashtag #Partition.

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The hashtag is in reference to Beyoncé’s 2013 song Partition, which includes the lyric, “He Monica Lewinsky-ed all on my gown.”

This marks the second time Beyoncé has edited a track from her new album, which was released on July 29.

In Heated, the singer repeatedly uses a word which is considered a derogatory reference to the medical term spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy.

In a statement to Insider, a representative said the lyric would be changed.

“The word, not used intentionally in a harmful way, will be replaced,” the statement said.

Beyoncé isn’t the only artist to come under fire for using the derogatory language.

In June, American singer Lizzo faced backlash for including the same word in her single Grrls.

The singer faced heavy criticism online, eventually leading to Lizzo changing the lyrics.

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Beyonce REMOVES Kelis sample from her song after Milkshake artist accused singer of ‘theft’

The latest: Beyonce, 40, has removed a sample of the 2003 Kelis song Milkshake from her song Energy, following criticism from Kelis, 42, over the sample

Beyonce has apparently removed a sample of the 2003 Kelis song Milkshake from her song Energy, following criticism from Kelis over the sample.

The song Energy – from the latest album Renaissance from Beyonce, 40 – had revised versions on Tidal and Apple as of Tuesday, according to Rolling Stone. At one point, a glitch occurred on Tidal, with just the isolated vocals featured and almost two minutes of silence.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the version of Energy featuring the Kelis sample remained the same on the Spotify version as of Tuesday.

The latest: Beyonce, 40, has removed a sample of the 2003 Kelis song Milkshake from her song Energy, following criticism from Kelis, 42, over the sample

Upset: R&B singer Kelis last week accused Beyonce of 'theft' for allegedly using a sample of a track off her 2003 album Tasty on her new album without permission. She was seen in 2019 in LA

The latest: Beyonce, 40, has removed a sample of the 2003 Kelis song Milkshake from her song Energy, following criticism from Kelis, 42, over the sample

The 2003 hit from Kelis was penned by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo (formerly known as The Neptunes), who both were credited on the Beyonce track, though Kelis wasn’t. Beyonce’s website indicated that the samples used on the track were interpolated, altering the existing sound for a new song.

Kelis last week accused Beyonce of ‘theft’ for allegedly using a sample of a track off her 2003 album Tasty on her new album without permission.

The performer, 42, didn’t hold back after discovering that the superstar, 40, used a short section from her song, Milkshake, on her forthcoming track, Energy, alongside the rest of the world.

After a fan account for the two-time Grammy nominee posted about the news, Kelis commented that she was shocked by the song credit and angered not to have any advance notice.

Startling: The Milkshake singer, 42, didn't hold back after discovering that the superstar, 40, used a short section from her song, Get Along With You, on her forthcoming track, Energy, alongside the rest of the world; seen in 2022

Startling: The Milkshake singer, 42, didn’t hold back after discovering that the superstar, 40, used a short section from her song, Get Along With You, on her forthcoming track, Energy, alongside the rest of the world; seen in 2022

In shock: After a fan account for the two-time Grammy nominee posted about the news, Kelis commented that she was shocked by the song credit and angered not to have any advance notice

In shock: After a fan account for the two-time Grammy nominee posted about the news, Kelis commented that she was shocked by the song credit and angered not to have any advance notice

‘My mind is blown too much because the level of disrespect and utter ignorance all 3 parties involved is astounding,’ she said. ‘I heard about this the same way everyone else did. Nothing is ever as it seems, some of the people in this business have no soul or integrity and they have everyone fooled.’

In response to one comment that Beyonce clearly admires her work, Kelis replied: ‘Admire is not the word.’

When another expressed excitement about them working together, the mom-of-two, who was writing under her celebrity chef account @bountyandfull, claimed: ‘It’s not a collab it’s theft.’

Kelis later took to Instagram calling the track Milkshake ‘one of the most licensed records of our generation.’

She added: ‘I am a creator, I’m an innovator, I have done more then left my mark on an era of music and style that will go down in history. But there are [bullies] and secrets and gangsters in this industry that smile and get away with it until someone says enough is enough. So I’m saying it today. I’m coming for what’s mine and I want reparations. Peace.’

Previously Kelis fans called out Beyonce for ‘ripping off’ Ring the Alarm from Caught out There.

Beyonce’s upcoming record will be the seventh she has produced over her much-celebrated career.

Kelis said, 'My mind is blown too because the level of disrespect and utter ignorance all 3 parties involved is astounding'

Kelis said, ‘My mind is blown too because the level of disrespect and utter ignorance all 3 parties involved is astounding’

Kelis had described the use of her work and process as 'ridiculous'

Kelis had described the use of her work and process as ‘ridiculous’

She also penned a lengthy statement that was shared on her Instagram account, in which she noted that the recording process was thoroughly enjoyable.

‘Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving,’ she stated.

Beyonce added: ‘My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration.’

She concluded by writing: ‘I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. He has! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.’

'Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving,' Beyonce stated

‘Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving,’ Beyonce stated

Beyonce concluded by writing: ‘I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. He has! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.’

The performer’s new album consists of 16 songs, and she collaborated with figures such as Nile Rodgers, Grace Jones and Drake during its recording process.

TRACK LIST

I’m That Girl

Cozy

Alien Superstar

cuff it

Energy

break my soul

Church Girl

Plastic Off the Sofa

Virgo’s Groove

Move

heated

thick

All Up in Your Mind

America Has a Problem

Pure/Honey

Summer Renaissance

Renaissance’s first single, Break My Soul, was previously released to the public on June 20.

The hitmaker worked with several artists, including Big Freedia and her husband, Jay-Z, to produce the track.

The song has since received widespread critical acclaim from many music critics.

Beyonce initially teased that she was working on new music during an interview with Harper’s Bazaar last August.

During the sit-down with the media outlet, the Drunk In Love singer expressed that her recording process had been particularly arduous.

‘I’ve been in the studio for a year and a half. Sometimes it takes a year for me to personally search through thousands of sounds to find just the right kick or snare,’ she said.

Beyonce then confirmed that she still loved making music and that she was happy to be working on new material.

She expressed: ‘After 31 years, it feels just as exciting as it did when I was nine years old. Yes, the music is coming!’

The highly anticipated record, which was scheduled to be released at midnight on Thursday, can be found online and CDs are already being sold in Europe, according to Variety.

The album was leaked on Wednesday.

Sharing a taste: Renaissance's first single, Break My Soul, was previously released to the public on June 20

Sharing a taste: Renaissance’s first single, Break My Soul, was previously released to the public on June 20

The latest: Beyonce took to social media last month to share another teaser for her imminent album release

The latest: Beyonce took to social media last month to share another teaser for her imminent album release

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Beyonce fans react to Diane Warren seemingly shading the singer for using 24 songwriters

Defending: While Beyonce's legions of fans have been enjoying her new album Renaissance - her first album since 2016's Lemonade - some have been defending her from some supposed shade thrown her way by Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren

While Beyonce’s legions of fans have been enjoying her new album Renaissance – her first album since 2016’s Lemonade – some have been defending her from some supposed shade thrown her way by Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren.

The 65-year-old Warren took to Twitter on Monday, asking, ‘How can there be 24 writers on a song?’ with a rolling eyes emoji.

The tweet – seemingly in reference to Beyonce’s song Alien Superstar – was not met well by the BeyHive, with fans bashing her for everything from her age to not knowing how samples work.

Defending: While Beyonce's legions of fans have been enjoying her new album Renaissance - her first album since 2016's Lemonade - some have been defending her from some supposed shade thrown her way by Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren

Defending: While Beyonce’s legions of fans have been enjoying her new album Renaissance – her first album since 2016’s Lemonade – some have been defending her from some supposed shade thrown her way by Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren

How: The 65-year-old Warren took to Twitter on Monday, asking, 'How can there be 24 writers on a song?' with a rolling eyes emoji

How: The 65-year-old Warren took to Twitter on Monday, asking, ‘How can there be 24 writers on a song?’ with a rolling eyes emoji

Her tweet – sent early Monday morning – seemingly blew up instantly, angering fans who thought she was sending some shade Beyonce’s way.

Warren tried to alleviate that notion by tweeting out 15 minutes later, ‘This isn’t meant as shade, I’m just curious.’

Another 20 minutes or so later she seemed to have figured it out, tweeting out, ‘Ok, it’s prob samples that add up the ammount of writers.’

Shade: Her tweet - sent early Monday morning - seemingly blew up instantly, angering fans who thought she was sending some shade Beyonce's way

Shade: Her tweet – sent early Monday morning – seemingly blew up instantly, angering fans who thought she was sending some shade Beyonce’s way

No shade: Warren tried to alleviate that notion by tweeting out 15 minutes later, 'This isn't meant as shade, I'm just curious'

No shade: Warren tried to alleviate that notion by tweeting out 15 minutes later, ‘This isn’t meant as shade, I’m just curious’

Samples: Another 20 minutes or so later she seemed to have figured it out, tweeting out, 'Ok, it's prob samples that add up the ammount of writerrs'

Samples: Another 20 minutes or so later she seemed to have figured it out, tweeting out, ‘Ok, it’s prob samples that add up the ammount of writerrs’

That still didn’t stop a number of fans from chiming in, including Twitter user Lisa McGuire, who said, ‘samples and multiple interpolations! I’m a music supervisor and have the clear them sometimes.’

Another Twitter user named Dylan asked, ‘How you’ve been in the game for 80 years and don’t know how samples work?’ Warren responded, ‘Coz I don’t use them.’

Twitter user TaylorBold added, ‘Same way you have 13 nominations and no wins,’ along with a photo of her 13 Oscar nominations.

Samples: That still didn't stop a number of fans from chiming in, including Twitter user Lisa McGuire, who said, 'samples and multiple interpolations! I'm a music supervisor and have the clear them sometimes'

Samples: That still didn’t stop a number of fans from chiming in, including Twitter user Lisa McGuire, who said, ‘samples and multiple interpolations! I’m a music supervisor and have the clear them sometimes’

Don't: Another Twitter user named Dylan asked, 'How you've been in the game for 80 years and don't know how samples work?' Warren responded, 'Coz I don't use them'

Don’t: Another Twitter user named Dylan asked, ‘How you’ve been in the game for 80 years and don’t know how samples work?’ Warren responded, ‘Coz I don’t use them’

Same: Twitter user TaylorBold added, 'Same way you have 13 nominations and no wins,' along with a photo of her 13 Oscar nominations

Same: Twitter user TaylorBold added, ‘Same way you have 13 nominations and no wins,’ along with a photo of her 13 Oscar nominations

That started a brief exchange, where Warren joked, ‘But I have 13 more nominations than U’ while another fan, J, added, ‘Exactly, nominations. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.’

Warren asked, ‘How many U got?’ as J responded, ‘Same wins as you, xoxo.’

Another recording artist, The-Dream, explained, ‘You mean how’s does our (Black) culture have so many writers, well it started because we couldn’t afford certain things starting out, So we started sampling and it became an Artform, a major part of the Black Culture (hip-hop) in America. Had that was not happen who knows. u good?’

Nominations: That started a brief exchange, where Warren joked, 'But I have 13 more nominations than U' while another fan, J, added, 'Exactly, nominations. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride'

Nominations: That started a brief exchange, where Warren joked, ‘But I have 13 more nominations than U’ while another fan, J, added, ‘Exactly, nominations. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride’

Wins: Warren asked, 'How many U got?' as J responded, 'Same wins as you, xoxo'

Wins: Warren asked, ‘How many U got?’ as J responded, ‘Same wins as you, xoxo’

Explain: Another recording artist, The-Dream, explained, 'You mean how's does our (Black) culture have so many writers, well it started because we couldn't afford certain things starting out, So we started sampling and it became an Artform , a major part of the Black Culture (hip hop) in America. Had that was not happen who knows. u good?'

Explain: Another recording artist, The-Dream, explained, ‘You mean how’s does our (Black) culture have so many writers, well it started because we couldn’t afford certain things starting out, So we started sampling and it became an Artform , a major part of the Black Culture (hip hop) in America. Had that was not happen who knows. u good?’

Warren responded, ‘I didn’t mean that as an attack or as disrespect. I didn’t know this, thank you for making me aware of it. I don’t need to be mean about it.’

She also sent out a number of other tweets including one where she called a Twitter user ac**t for calling her a ‘grandma’ and another where she sent a middle finger emoji to someone who said she’s 65, adding, ‘Cool U can count. How many fingers am I holding up’

Warren seemingly conceded her argument hours later, tweeting out, ‘Ok, I meant no disrespect to @beyonce, who I’ve worked with and admire. I’m sorry for the misunderstanding.’

Beyonce herself has yet to respond publicly to any of the tweets as of now.

No attack: Warren responded, 'I didn't mean that as an attack or as disrespect. I didn't know this, thank you for making me aware of it. I don't need to be mean about it'

No attack: Warren responded, ‘I didn’t mean that as an attack or as disrespect. I didn’t know this, thank you for making me aware of it. I don’t need to be mean about it’

Count: She also sent out a number of other tweets including one where she called a Twitter user ac**t for calling her a 'grandma' and another where she sent a middle finger emoji to someone who said she's 65, adding, 'Cool U can count. How many fingers am I holding up'

Count: She also sent out a number of other tweets including one where she called a Twitter user ac**t for calling her a ‘grandma’ and another where she sent a middle finger emoji to someone who said she’s 65, adding, ‘Cool U can count. How many fingers am I holding up’

Sorry: Warren seemingly conceded her argument hours later, tweeting out, 'Ok, I meant no disrespect to @beyonce, who I've worked with and admire. I'm sorry for the misunderstanding'

Sorry: Warren seemingly conceded her argument hours later, tweeting out, ‘Ok, I meant no disrespect to @beyonce, who I’ve worked with and admire. I’m sorry for the misunderstanding’

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