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15 Jul 25

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Azealia Banks: The Controversial Genius of Hip-Hop – A Complete Profile


Introduction to Azealia Banks' Polarizing Career  
Few artists in modern music have combined raw talent with relentless controversy like Azealia Banks. The Harlem-born rapper, singer, and producer burst onto the scene with viral hits and a razor-sharp wit, only to become better known for her explosive feuds than her music.   

  

By the end, you'll understand why Azealia Banks remains one of hip-hop's most fascinating enigmas.  

 

Chapter 1: The Making of a Prodigy (1991-2011)  

Harlem Roots  
- Born May 31, 1991, in NYC's Lincoln Projects  
- Trained at **LaGuardia High School** (Fame school)  
- Early influences: House music, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and Busta Rhymes 

Breakthrough: "212" Goes Viral (2011)  
- Self-released at age 20  
- Lyrics that shocked ,I guess that cunt gettin' eaten
- Became a , queer club anthem, despite later anti-LGBTQ+ remarks  

 

Chapter 2: The Album That Never Was (2012-2014

Broke With Epic Records  
- Broke the Internet : First female rapper on *Saturday Night Live* in a decade  
- Label Disputes: Claimed they shelved *Broke With Expensive Taste* for being "too black"  

Underground Fame vs. Mainstream Resistance 
- Praise from: Kanye West, Pharrell  
-Blackballed by: Radio for refusing to soften her sound  

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Chapter 3: Feuds That Overshadow ed Talent

Most Explosive Clashes 
Target , Infamous Moment , Aftermath
Lana Del Rey Called her "a white supremacist cosplayer"  Lana's team threatened legal action |  
Elon Musk : Accused him of "using her to summon demons" Got banned from Twitter (now X)  
Iggy Azalea , "Igloo Australia" racist rant , Divided hip-hop feminists 

Why the Controversy?  
- Her defense: "I'm just keeping it real"  
- Critics say: Self-sabotage masked as honesty  

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Chapter 4: Spirituality & the Occult 

Santería Practices  
- Initiated as a **Santera** in 2015  
- Claims music is "spiritual warfare  

 

Chapter 5: The Comeback That Wasn't (2018-Present)

Failed Reinventions
- 2018 Business & Pleasure merch line flopped  
- 2020 OnlyFans career lasted 3 weeks  
- 2023 Fantasea II: The Second Wave leaked unfinished  

Why Fans Still Root for Her  
-Unmatched Skill Freestyles prove she's still elite  
-Cultural Impact Paved way for Doja Cat, Cardi B's weirdness  

 

Conclusion: Genius or Cautionary Tale?  
Legacy Wins 
- One of the best female MCs technically  
- Proved indie artists could go viral pre-SoundCloud

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