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Rita Ora has apologized over widespread criticism surrounding her recently released song "Girls" and walked back some of the track's thematic messages.

Ora released "Girls," which also features Cardi B, Charli XCX and Bebe Rexha and discusses themes of bisexuality, last week to a mixed reception. While some praised the song as a "bisexual anthem," others pointed out the problematic undertones and queer stereotypes perpetuated by the lyrics. Many of the issues stemmed from the fact that the songwriting team behind a song extolling the queer female experience was primarily male.

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