Azealia Banks is stirring up controversy again, this time with her outspoken support for Donald Trump. Here are the key moments you need to know.
- Banks attended a Trump rally in Doral, Florida, sparking immediate backlash online.
- Social media exploded with criticism, referencing her past controversial actions.
- This isn’t Banks’ first time supporting Trump; her political stance dates back to 2016.
- Other rappers, including Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow, have also been vocal about their Trump support recently.
- Trump’s strategy to connect with Hip-Hop artists and athletes seems to be intensifying as the election approaches.
Azealia Banks has once again become the center of controversy, this time for her political choices. On July 9, the ‘212’ rapper was seen at a Donald Trump rally in Doral, Florida.
Banks shared a video of herself at the rally, but her words were drowned out by Trump’s speech. The footage quickly led to a wave of criticism from her followers.
One Instagram user commented, ‘Duuuuuh! Are we surprised. She hates herself [shrugging emoji, whining emoji].’ Another mentioned a bizarre incident from her past, ‘I mean after she boiled that dead cat during Covid. Are we really surprised?’
Banks has been a Trump supporter since 2016. She previously tweeted, ‘I think Trump is the only one who truly has the balls to bust up big business.’ She also had harsh words for other candidates, calling them ‘#thots.’
She’s not alone in her support. In May, Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow appeared on stage with Trump at a rally in the Bronx. ‘Trump gonna shout the wins for all of us,’ said Sheff.
Detroit rappers Icewear Vezzo and Peezy supported Trump as well. They posted a photo with him and faced backlash, but Peezy responded, ‘damn right,’ when accused of being used as ‘pawns.’
Trump’s outreach to Hip-Hop artists and athletes seems part of a larger strategy to connect with the Black community, aiming to regain the presidency.
Azealia Banks remains unapologetic in her support for Donald Trump, adding fuel to the ongoing political drama.
