Lana Del Rey and Azealia Banks's feud starts out about Kanye West and ends with threats of physical violence and a lawsuit
Azealia Banks is going to need a list to keep her feuds straight — the latest entry is Lana Del Rey.
A fight between the two singers — over Kanye West of all things — has been playing out on Twitter. It’s been especially nasty, with race being a factor as well as allegations of mental instability, drug use, and bad plastic surgery. The sparring has included various threats, from bodily harm to legal action.
It all stems from Del Rey’s criticism in September of West, often seen sporting a Make America Great Again cap, his recent SNL performance, and his love of his fellow “narcissist” Donald Trump, which she described as a “loss for the culture.” In response, Banks ripped Del Rey for having “selective outrage” about politics, saying she’s “the kind of thought police Kanye is fighting against.” Banks also called her out for working with rapper ASAP Rocky, who was accused of physically assaulting a woman in 2012 (a lawsuit between parties was settled in 2015), saying Del Rey and other “white female liberals are so self serving.”
Between women as there is between sexes. Don’t use Kanye for your own vapid attempts to seem politically aware when there is SO MUCH MORE bootleg witchcraft you could be doing to TRY and take down 45. Kanye is not your enemy or THE enemy. In fact your selective outrage
— CHEAPYXO (@SHOPCHEAPYXO) September 30, 2018
Banks went on to blast Del Rey for using West for her “own vapid attempts to seem politically aware when there is SO MUCH MORE bootleg witchcraft you could be doing to TRY and take down [Trump]. “Kanye is not your enemy or THE enemy. In fact your selective outrage Makes YOU. The enemy.” She ended by telling Del Rey to apologize to West — and egged her on by saying, “You would never in your white mind try to battle ME on my ideas.”
It took a few days, but the battle really began on Tuesday when Del Rey responded — in force.
@shopcheapyxo u know the addy. Pull up anytime. Say it to my face. But if I were you- I wouldn’t.
— Lana Del Rey (@LanaDelRey) October 9, 2018
Banks. u coulda been the greatest female rapper alive but u blew it. dont take it out on the only person who had ur back.
— Lana Del Rey (@LanaDelRey) October 9, 2018
Banks was ready for round two, and things just exploded from there. She criticizing Del Rey’s appearance, saying she had bad plastic surgery and making other body-shaming comments. The “Young and Beautiful” songstress responded by saying that Banks has mental health issues. That didn’t silence Banks, who then alleged that Del Rey had a drug addiction.
I’ll send you my surgeon’s number and a good psychiatrist I know in LA – your psych meds aren’t working #uneedanewcocktail
— Lana Del Rey (@LanaDelRey) October 9, 2018
The same one that got you hooked on oxy? No thanks sis…. you’re on your own with that. 😇 https://t.co/ACc9PRm1E5
— CHEAPYXO (@SHOPCHEAPYXO) October 9, 2018
And of COURSE the white woman makes fun of mental health. Showing her truest colors! How’d that trump spell work out for ya sis??
— CHEAPYXO (@SHOPCHEAPYXO) October 9, 2018
Let’s talk about arm workouts today!! Example : This is an example of an aging white woman who got work done on her face, and none done on her body (where she needed it most)
Let’s walk her through some upper arm workout! #CHEAPYXOTIPS pic.twitter.com/yVmBALwPu0— CHEAPYXO (@SHOPCHEAPYXO) October 9, 2018
@LanaDelRey thinks that by going after Kanye West & Azealia Banks it means she’s doing something for the culture. Truly shows how delusional white women are.
— CHEAPYXO (@SHOPCHEAPYXO) October 9, 2018
Banks then threatened to send one of Del Rey’s tweets to her attorney, but Del Rey seemed unfazed.
She’s getting sued! https://t.co/sfe2OpC29R
— CHEAPYXO (@SHOPCHEAPYXO) October 10, 2018
Should I be extra white woman and sue Lana for threatening me? I thiiiiiink soo ! 😇
— CHEAPYXO (@SHOPCHEAPYXO) October 10, 2018
Tell him it’s a promise not a threat
— Lana Del Rey (@LanaDelRey) October 10, 2018
Banks also seemingly posted a text exchange she had with West during the drama. She said they “reconnected” over the drama and that they are going to get together soon to do “some epic s***.”
Banks continued posting for some time, while Del Rey logged out early. Twitter feuds are pretty normal for Banks. Every few months she’s back in the headlines for drama with Elon Musk and his girlfriend Grimes, Russell Crowe, Cardi B, the cast and crew of Wild ‘N Out, and the list goes on.
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