Azealia Banks Blasts Hip Hop: "This Murder Sh*t Really Has To F*cking Stop"

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She says, "It's not gangsta... It's ruining f*cking everything."

Her commentary about Hip Hop culture doesn't go unnoticed and Azealia Banks is once again sharing her thoughts about the state of Rap. Banks's often unfiltered takes divide pop culture as she has just as many supporters as she does detractors, and recently, Hip Hop took center stage as the multifaceted entertainer issued a few complaints.

"Hiphop audiences are so ghetto and backwards sometimes [eye roll emoji]," she wrote.

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"We need an intellectual glow up f*cking pronto," Banks added. "We cannot be this addicted to/excited about such run of the mill human sh*t. Knowing that most MEN and WOMEN IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY will exchange sexual favors for Job opportunities is not news. The difference is: these white actors who are sucking d*ck for lead roles aren't shooting and killing one another!!!!"

She wasn't quite finished; she also shared audio where she elaborated on her thoughts as she spoke at length about the industry "capitalizing" off of the demise and deaths of rappers. 

"This Hip Hop murder sh*t really has to f*cking stop. It's not fun," Banks continued. "It's not gangsta, it's not cool, it's like, it's ruining f*cking everything." Check it out below and let us know if you agree or disagree with Azealia Banks. 



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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