Azealia Banks to Return for Fourth Concert in Israel

American rapper Azealia Banks is scheduled to perform in Israel again on October 8th at the Tel Aviv Amphitheater, the production announced Tuesday. This will mark Banks' fourth visit to the country. She first performed in Israel in 2018 at the Barby club in Tel Aviv. In October 2025, she returned for two shows at the Tel Aviv Amphitheater, during one of which she appeared on stage draped in an Israeli flag and wearing a Star of David necklace before an audience of approximately 3,000.

Her upcoming concert follows another shift in her tumultuous relationship with Israel. Ahead of her previous visit, Banks spoke out against the cultural boycott of the country, declared herself a Zionist, and stated she lost hundreds of thousands of dollars by refusing to call for "Free Palestine." However, in March, she reversed her stance, harshly criticizing Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, posting "On second thought - Fuck Israel" on X.

Banks' initial visit to Israel also ended controversially. After her Barby performance, she claimed to have encountered racism and hostility, vowing never to return. Yet, seven years later, she reversed this decision and came back for another series of concerts.

Banks rose to fame in 2011 with her hit "212" and has since released songs like "Liquorice," "Anna Wintour," and "The Big Big Beat." According to the production, she is currently in Israel working with Israeli producer Yinnon Yahel on her new album. Ticket prices for the show are set at 229 shekels.

Banks joins a growing list of international artists slated to perform in Israel in the coming months. In November, Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood will perform with Dudu Tassa at the Oud Festival in Jerusalem. Engelbert Humperdinck is scheduled for two farewell concerts at the Culture Palace in Tel Aviv on January 25th and 26th, 2027. Actor John Malkovich will also perform his satirical show "The Music Critic" at the same venue on April 13th.