Azealia Banks Relocates to Israel, Citing New Music and Support
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
American rapper Azealia Banks is moving to Israel, a decision she previously vowed never to make. She announced the move on social media, citing her work on new music with Israeli producer Yinon Yahal and her public support for Israel. Banks had previously expressed negative experiences in Israel but has since become a vocal supporter, despite some contradictory statements.
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- Rapper Azealia Banks is moving to Israel, a country she previously said she'd never return to.
- Banks cited working on new music with Israeli producer Yinon Yahal as part of her move.
- She previously claimed racist treatment in Israel and vowed never to return.
- Banks has publicly supported Israel and the IDF during the recent conflict.
- Her move follows a period of contradictory social media posts regarding Israel.
American rapper Azealia Banks has announced her decision to move to Israel, a move she previously stated she would never make. Banks, 35, shared her surprise at the development on social media, noting that if someone had told her years ago she would move to Tel Aviv and enjoy it, she would have thought them "crazy." This relocation coincides with her work on new music with Israeli producer Yinon Yahal and follows a period of public support for Israel.
Banks, known for her 2011 hit "212," had previously declared in 2018 that she would not return to Israel after experiencing what she described as racist treatment, including being detained at Ben Gurion Airport and facing alleged harassment on a flight. At the time, she criticized Tel Aviv residents for hostility but distinguished them from her fanbase, stating her fans would have to travel to her.
However, a year prior to this announcement, Banks returned for a performance in Tel Aviv, which coincided with news of hostage returns. The controversial artist, known for provocative statements, visited Israel during the war as a show of solidarity and has since posted numerous messages supporting Israel and the IDF. Despite a later period of aggressive anti-Israel tweets, she has now returned and appears to be settling in for the long term, sharing eclectic thoughts about her new surroundings.
In a previous interview after her last performance, Banks, wearing a "Netanyahu - Strong Right" shirt, explained her decision to visit, stating her opposition to "Free Palestine" chants at concerts. She likened such protests to children cheering for school shooters and emphasized that music events should be safe spaces free from political intrusion.
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