Azealia Banks was recently caught on video in a heated exchange with a flight attendant, which ended in her calling him a “f—-t.” After receiving some heated backlash, she took to Twitter to clear the air. She apologized to her fans and said that she was felt that she was in danger due to her past as a victim of domestic violence. The “Heavy Metal And Reflective” rapper then attributed the backlash to the media trying to control the way black women express themselves. Read her responses below.
If America is so concerned with derogatory language, why do I not see even a quarter of this outrage when I use the word "N#####"????
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
America picks and chooses when it likes to be offended. And THAT is a major part of American culture that HAS to change.
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
So, under the American social rhetoric I am only allowed to degrade myself and others like me. Is that right ?
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
I really hope The collective white American conscience opens their eyes and learns to not be so afraid of blacks before they get breeded out
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
Like I hope one day you all can put your fears aside to gain a true clear understanding of the Magic that is Black America
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
I will make one apology. And it's to apologize to the feelings of the people who enjoy my music and hate seeing me in drama.
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
I only OWE an apology to my fans. My true true ride or die fans. The rest of yall can pick up a rock and suck on it !!
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
Because the fans saw how those men were handling me. The fans know that I’m 5’2, 106 llbs and was genuinely terrified in that moment.
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
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I've been a victim of domestic abuse before and I have a flight or fight reaction whenever men get in my face.
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
And to be quite honest IM REALLY tired of the world trying to police the way black women should or shouldn't express themselves.
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
We aren't angry, we're f###### hurt. HURT HURT HURT .
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
But to admit that you are hurt is a display of vulnerability. But everytime I display it STILL get attacked.
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
And trust, I don't say I'm bisexual to excuse my use of the F word. I say it to let you know that I lick p#### and t### and I like it (ctnd)
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
And I would NEVER judge someone based on what they like to do in the bedroom. WHEN I BE DOIN THE SAME S### ! LOL????????????
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
Plus if Azealia needs to change her ways and you care enough to tell her. She's only going to change if you LOVE her. Sending her hate mails
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
calling her a flop and calling her stupid and n##### and ugly, and untalented is not going to help the situation.
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015
The whole world has an issue with Azealia Banks. Take a number and get in f###### line.
— AZEALIABANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) September 23, 2015