Azealia Banks
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Azealia Amanda Banks (born May 31, 1991) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress. Raised in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, she began releasing music through Myspace in 2008 before being signed to XL Recordings at age 18. In 2011, her debut single "212" went viral and entered several international charts. Banks subsequently signed with Interscope and Polydor Records before later separating in July 2013. Banks ultimately became an independent artist and started her own independent record label, Chaos & Glory Recordings, after multiple negative experiences with previous labels. In December 2017, Banks had her film debut in the musical drama Love Beats Rhymes, portraying the lead character.
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Repeated homophobic, racist, and violent outbursts
Extensive history of public feuds involving homophobic slurs, racial abuse, and threats against other artists. Was banned from Twitter and dropped by her label. Incidents include using slurs against Zayn Malik, harassing Skai Jackson, and boiling her dead cat.
