Azealia Banks performs for fans during Splendour in the Grass on July 25, 2015 in Byron Bay, Australia. The rapper drew criticism over a transphobic tirade she recently posted on Instagram. (Photo by Cassandra Hannagan/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAzealia Banks, the American rapper best known for her hit single “212,” received criticism after making transphobic remarks over social media.The Harlem-hailing singer was the subject of much backlash on Twitter after she posted politically charged slides on Instagram, one of which targeted gender pronouns. Please note this tirade contains explicit language.“I can’t stand you they/them sons of b****es,” wrote Banks according to Capital Xtra. “Pronouns are f***ing r*****ed.”Banks went on to criticize other individuals, such as President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, claiming the two would have “cops with machine guns on your block.”“Democrats are a f***ing joke,” continued Banks. “Liberalism is garbage. None of you even practice what you preach.”“I’m in the most liberal city in America which is now the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. All you they/them Black Lives Matter r*****s shout about mask wearing yet here the f*** we are.”Since she received public acclaim for “212” back in 2011, Banks has acquainted herself with much controversy. The…
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Rapper Azealia Banks receives backlash for transphobic Instagram tirade
