Azealia Banks Goes Off on TI, Iggy + Black Music Being Smudged Out

If you're looking for an unhibited, no holds barred, speak your mind kind of interview, you've found it here. Azealia Banks is a passionate young lady with an even more passionate opinions on society & the depiction of black people in America. This passion brought her to tears quite a few times in this sit down. But what takes the cake in this interview were her feelings on the Grand Hustle family, T.I and Iggy Azalea in particular. Get ready to watch an explosive chat and you might wanna grab your popcorn while you're at it:
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[@Dave....]

Culture appropriation ain't no joke. They did it with jazz, rock & roll and now hip hop. If a black person speaks out they are just looked at as the angry black guy or female. It already sucks that they kept us at the bottom since the beginning of time. But we can't allow them to take over something that we started just for them to make a profit off of. 

[@DDPTVMedia]

***** White People can make music if they want, but if theyre WACK the media & the Mindless followers don't need to put them on a pedestal as if theyre the best just cus theyre white & can get media publication & sell & chart on iTunes

[@SenseiAishitemasu]

Word

[@DDPTVMedia]

***** All truth!

[@tgerard3860]

we were never at the bottom in the beginning of time brother. THAT is the elaborate lie. slavery is only a chapter in our history. we were gods to begin with.

[@Dave....]

T Gerard​​ Your completely right about that. They couldn't keep us down forever. 

[@LindaMitchell]

After listening to the complete interview, I have even more respect for Azealia. I love her passion for her art and her courage to speak out about the appropriation of black culture and music and the white washing of our history. Thank you, Ms. Banks. Her album is amazing. It's not like anything you hear on the radio and it's pushes hip-hop to another level.

[@SethAndrews111]

She's a hypocrite, she call out people ''appropriating black culture, where she appropriates European culture by speaking Spanish! .

[@angelofpurity1992]

kobee Speaking another language isn't cultural appropriation. Based on that logic, anyone who learns to speak a foreign language is appropriating that culture.

[@SethAndrews111]

Renita McCall Exactly, a white person rapping isn't ''cultural appropriation'' either!

[@zcbsajsbxnsdjzcnaskxn8883]

It's not the fact that that white hoe is rapping. It's the fact that when she's rapping she feels it's necessary to force an Ebonics accent and act like a stereotypical black girl. She even went as far as to get butt implants to come closer too the image of black people

[@angelofpurity1992]

mentalmetal1 What are you talking about? I'm confused.

[@monicabarosse6272]

She isn't a bad person she is just very very emotional and this gets her in trouble a lot she speaks whats on her mind without any filters. She is a brilliant musician and I'm a huge fan.

[@Allahakbah]

Rocktqueen21 right well sais

[@Inklnx]

@Rachel Fourie You're not qualified to diagnose people you don't even know over the internet Rachel Beetch.

[@marixcx]

7e7even She is bipolar... same as Kanye. You see the similarities.

[@Inklnx]

marixxi! You’re not qualified either you bird now dismiss yourself

[@Inklnx]

Tony H It takes 2 seconds to remind you you’re not a doctor over the internet and 2 more seconds to tell your you’re also an idiot

[@robbie9459]

What I find so interesting is that when Tyler, The Creator is outspoken and doesn't give any regards to other people's feelings before stating his opinion in interviews, twitter, etc, nobody gives a fuck. The world thinks, "oh great. He's a little inconsiderate, maybe a bit crazy, but he's an opinioned guy and props to him for being passionate."Yet, ironically, when Azealia Banks does the exact same thing, she gets condemned, attacked, called a "bitch", and has her amazing music intentionally ignored and paid dust. Interesting how these sexist double standards are still so prominent in today's society.

[@Jonesmarc1]

Robbie Baker exactly tyler has the same rants on twitter and nobody says shit and i'll admit I'm a fan his too

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

Please name the Hip Hop Legends that Tyler The Creator has dissed like Azealia has over the last 4 years; he hasn't burned his bridges like Azealia Banks has & Tyler the Creator is a clown, everyone knows he likes to joke around. There is definitely double standards in music, but this is not a good example.

[@robbie9459]

ADAJ3 Oh really? Okay, take Kanye West for example. He too is a black rapper. Certainly he is very much admired and has been around a long time, but he can go interrupt Taylor Swift on live television and tell her she doesn't deserve her Grammy award, he can attempt to do the same to Beck at the 2014 Grammys then comment on how Beck is not "worthy" of the Grammy and how he needs to "respect real music" ever before even listening to Beck's music and learning that he can play 14 different instruments and has been around for a decade. Kanye is an outspoken man who rarely ever has any concern for the feelings of other artists who he doesn't know shit about. People may react in disbelief, but he'll never have people rioting against him, saying he's "insane" and that they'll never listen to his music again. Azealia, here at least, is speaking out on important issues, not only petty business about how she's "better than anyone". Certainly, she's said stuff like that but it comes from a place of pain and passion where she's found that she gets far lass credit for her hard work than other fellow white female rappers who don't even write their own material. So come back with a response on that please.

[@chloe2zzz]

tyler isn't ignorant though

[@chloe2zzz]

unlike azealia banks (or at least that's how she comes across)

[@charmedruby]

y'all owe azealia an apology. she was right about everything.

[@Coco-chrispy]

I agreed with her then

[@tigerlilly8230]

Everyone knew she was right. It was just cool to disagree with her back then.

[@John-oe3ow]

Everything down to the T.

[@wateryoutalkingabout6113]

as a discriminated white woman i can’t bring myself to do that

[@briswervo9138]

@@wateryoutalkingabout6113 what ?😭😭

[@sergiogaudi5591]

3 years later she was right about most of this

[@jasonallen3678]

Sergio Gaudi Exactly 💯

[@BBrunnel]

ALL. Including Ti's wife not being able to read

[@jayventi]

She’s always right

[@seanmontague4739]

She was absolutely right!

[@SabrinaHendrix.]

7 years later & she was right about everything.

[@OAshleyA]

Coming back to this, she was right about everything.. Listen to black women.

[@lenamonique18]

BLACK WOMEN VOICES MATTER.

[@joaosantos-uj9uw]

You’re discrediting Azealia’s genius

[@joaosantos-uj9uw]

Low Tolerance Lady Periyat

[@djway1316]

All I have to say is wildn out lol

[@Sequel7]

She’s crazy I would be scared to be in a room alone with her I think she said she would kill herself this month

[@chantalantonypillai3318]

This aged very well for Azealia Banks

[@vleaky3430]

DYINNNGG

[@sarahs.archives]

Really aged well with allegations going on rn

[@livvvyyy_.]

@@sarahs.archives wait what happened 😭

[@darkale658]

i remember when this interview just came out and people were dragging her and calling her a mess, but every single thing she said was true or proven correct

[@adrianflores6896]

Yeeees, she is so intelligent & passionate at the same time it comes off as crazy...

[@kelsmills3720]

She might be to real for the industry

[@travisl2795]

Kels Mills *too

[@travisl2795]

mago lago *God, shut up. 🙄

[@fbgchevostrong2480]

@J Brotha bro please chill

[@jayventi]

Main Man she’s definitely coming back and for good. Y’all so fucking sensitive & SELECTIVE. worry about the artists out here raping and killing people.

[@rebeccam2176]

She’s just a hater

[@HAIZZUL]

If she was light skin yall would have been put her on!

[@Jiantess]

Flat out

[@robertstrongly4409]

Soo fucking true 💯

[@diaryofamadblackfemcel2094]

@@jdub5449 nobody cares 💋

[@HAIZZUL]

@@diaryofamadblackfemcel2094 exactly. Thank you Soo much. I'm about to subscribe to you 🙏🏽😭🥰

[@fckingkim]

I kinda get what she means. Here in the UK, black artists have been pushed out of R&B. White singers like Adele, Sam Smith, Jessie J and Ed Sheeran are now the new faces of soul and R&B while black and mixed singers like Emeli Sande and Leona Lewis are ignored by the media. In future, I see the same thing happening in America. Remember that Rock and Roll is primarily a combination of *"African-American genres"* such as blues, boogie woogie, jump blues and jazz. Today Rock is considered "white music" and Black artists have completely been pushed out. The same will happen in American Hip Hop and R&B in a few years.

[@TheMpofu]

Hope the same thing doesn't happen to Grime

[@GarethWareth]

It's true it's happening. I think maybe people are more racist than they think, maybe without realising, and they'd rather listen to a white artist. I hate Adele, Sam Smith, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande and Leona Lewis.

[@seunamusan6359]

lol..Leona Lewis and Emeli Sande, both mixed...couldn't give an example of a black singer...preferably Estelle, Laura Mvula, Benjamin Clementine... but I get your point. Black people support your own! *groupeconomics* I see a lot of replies on Google+...great discussion. Just wanted to inform any Londoners who are interested...I am launching Idan Quarterly in November...a magazine/media platform for black creatives to show case their talent. If you are interested please email [e-mail]

[@GarethWareth]

Seun Amusan Estelle is way better than any of the names originally mentioned. Not heard of Laura Uvala (proof of what's wrong). I'd also say Emeli Sande is given her fair shot when she brings out a new album and Leona Lewis was never any good to begin with. All X Factor artists fade eventually unless they've got a blind audience or real talent (Olly Murs the only one with any real talent in my opinion). anyway

[@seunamusan6359]

Laura Mvula*

[@MitchellWiggs]

*the fucking TI impersonation had me on the floor lol*

[@jesterchester8428]

LMFAO

[@dookaydumptruck8056]

@@jesterchester8428 DO U KNOW WHAT TIME STAMP THAT IS??

[@monicamar8616]

@@dookaydumptruck8056 starts right after 18 mins

[@TrevGhost99]

@@dookaydumptruck8056 18:26

[@verystylishordinarypeople]

Have you guys heard the T.I. interview on Godfrey's KZbin channel? T.I. was trying to check Godfrey over comedy business stuff. The interview reminded me of Azaelia Banks and this interview. 😂🤣😂

[@TheAmazingElexcia]

I love how justified she feels in her anger. People are always so quick to call black women angry. But any black woman in America who isn't angry is walking around with their eyes closed. It's impossible to remain blind to all the prejudice, all the stereotypical projections consistently thrown on the back of black women. And it makes me just want to say to other people judging us for the anger and the bitterness: you try being me for one day and see how easy it is for you to keep on keeping on, smiling all the while.

[@Zhane-ce7nj]

Tell it! That's just a trope that they put on us to try to invalidate our arguments.

[@sweetcakespumpkinlips6211]

Why is this not top comment

[@Itsmikkk]

Omg you just said it 👏👏👏👏👏 I absolutely agree!

[@MsCordially]

People do not like anyone who constantly complains with constant assumptions that the world is against them.

[@Zhane-ce7nj]

MsCordially Shut the fuck up, you ignoramus.

[@JustJRR]

I deeply dislike Ebros antagonistic, psuedo paternalistic approach. I don't think it suited the interview and even with the marketing of this, I think it was a real disservice to the content. She said some really amazing things here.

[@Emmanuel_Morales20]

She came out in an interview saying ebro Isn’t smart enough to get in her head she knows his game

[@JustJRR]

@@Emmanuel_Morales20 for me it's not about whether or not a guest can outsmart him or not let him get in their head. Ebro's behavior is completely inappropriate and some would call it violent/abusive.

[@Emmanuel_Morales20]

TheOtherFWord im just letting you know Azealia sees that and she plays his game back

[@leakypussy9813]

fr him telling her shes difficult just triggered me

[@tyler2598]

I don’t like Ebro & his interviewing style. Watch his interview with Layton Green. He was being inappropriate with his questions.

[@lelee156]

Jesus when she started crying i was like wooooow because you can tell shes passionate af and proud to be black

[@DDPTVMedia]

& that's not something you see in mainstream industry, not even just music, show business, movies, as well, shes too authentic!

[@36Astroboi]

Man. I understand exactly how she feels. She knows that they don't give a flying fuck about us as a race. Whenever we live normally they fuck with us and when we retaliate they play like their the victims.

[@DDPTVMedia]

astroboi 36 Yesss, use your voice, they try to portray it as when we speak up we're complaining on false & invalid issues.& I appreciate that Azealia Banks uses her position & represents that!

[@36Astroboi]

JAY IIXTV she earned my respect. Her, J Cole and Kanye the onlt rappers who aren't afraid to call people out on their shit.

[@DDPTVMedia]

astroboi 36 Truuu & her & JCole are my fav artists cus they keep it 100 at all times

[@TheeHeadTurnerTV]

‘YOUR WIFE CANT READ’ #Legendary 😭

[@nicolenicole1105]

Bobby Brown where does she say that at?

[@slantblant1]

Nicole Nicole it’s around the 10-13 min mark, she was talking about TI wife and also impersonates him...and dogs his speech. It’s funny go find it

[@nicolenicole1105]

Jared 15 minute Mark.

[@AdriannRIvas]

More like ICONIC

[@wealllovemerylstreep7037]

Love that

[@CreatedbyLeon]

Rap/hip-hop is black culture. Why is this even a discussion? Every other race finds our culture cool and gets influenced. It's funny how white people want rap to be a "blank" culture when it's not. it's ours the little things we black Americans do have they try and take credit for why is it so hard to accept the fact that hip hop is black culture?

[@craigime]

blacks don't own hip hop

[@CreatedbyLeon]

Whites for sure don't and In reality we do yall try to be like us and make our music color less and smudged out our face in hip hop. Continue attempting to steal cultures from other races and claim they don't own it.

[@marcomeme4875]

As if that was the only thing she said. You're avoiding the obvious elephants in the room. If a white guy would start complaining about blacks on their golfcourts it would be absolutely obvious that he was a dickhead from the word go.

[@tmuh301]

It's a little more complicated than just "hip hop is black culture". Yes, hip hop is/was/and will always be black, but it's also music. And for someone to say u don't have the right to perform an art form bc of skin color is not only racist, but a disservice to art itself. But not every race steals or is influenced by black people. More so, black Americans influence other races. But there are many aspects of black culture that have been adopted from other cultures (over long periods of time). Every culture is somehow influenced by another. White rappers don't hear a song and say "lemme steal this music and use it for my personal gain" (though some do *cough cough* Iggy A). No, white rappers understand they are guests in hip hop, and they respect it. But u can't discount a rappers talent based on whether they are white or not...though mainstream music is guilty of that.

[@LifeIsIndie]

its literally a music genre lol. how people express themselves, how tf can someone own that just based on the color of their skin?

[@shweetBRO]

Am I the only one who doesn't think shes crazy? She makes complete sense with everything she says.......???? no???

[@isobel64]

she was never crazy

[@Jess-ew3tm]

...sh's still crazy and clearly has some mental disorders

[@monicabarosse6272]

She is not crazy shes straight up, Mosy people cant take the truth ,they dont know how to react to someone as honest and outspoken like Azealia.

[@monicabarosse6272]

Ok haven't you ever said something to someone you regret?? No right because your fucking perfect who cares lol shes a great artist and she hasn't murdered anyone let her be

[@noname-yo9pb]

Monica Barosse I never said she wasn’t a great artist. I listen to a lot of her music. Just don’t talk about her personality, talk about her music. She’s not a good person lol

[@alanmac36]

The cold part is Azealia gave one of the best interviews they've EVER had, and ebro threw her under the bus.

[@GeminiJo]

alanmac36 it's cool her real fans will hold her down.

[@jaylaharper1960]

alanmac36 what happened??

[@KingRisiti]

How did he throw her under the bus?

[@idkGBT]

He did?

[@no-one00]

@@KingRisiti he wasn’t really supporting her or understanding her, she’s a black woman dark skinned at that she needed support

[@morandacampbell7016]

"so you were being difficult"..... "No I was being creative." Shes in it for fuckin REAL and thats why i love her as an artist

[@nina2222]

EXACTLY

[@canamargera]

she was 100% right. about everything

[@catmon143]

The cognitive dissonance between white people's fascination with every aspect of black culture and their complete disregard for black lives still appall me

[@taoistbuddhist4719]

catmon143 Yeah , it's a mind fuck if you are a Black person to try to wrap your head around.

[@talleyrand299]

catmon143 Move to Liberia dummy there is not a white man in sight.

[@catmon143]

talleyrand heyheyhey SHuT thE FuCK up

[@talleyrand299]

catmon143 Fuck you

[@catmon143]

talleyrand don't be rude, plus there is always going to be whites everywhere so the best we can do is get along with them fucker!!

[@tabithaharris7896]

Never listened to her music but she makes plenty of sense when it comes about race in the music industry. Especially with iggy and t.I., but for some reason people don't like her maybe because she is not afraid to speak her mind.

[@AlegnaAjai]

Me either but everything I have ever heard about her is her taking shots at people or having social media beef with people--..so if she wants to be respected she can't let the tomfoolery kill her rep before she ever hits the podium.

[@daniiel]

exactly

[@TheNovaSosa]

Daniel Mezquita she's honestly a smart women she just has kind of a bad attitude but it's justifiable when you see all the shit she's been thru

[@dickdpet]

YO J.COLE SAID THE SAME THING IN HIS INTERVIEW WITH ANGIE

[@saraholea]

I just don't understand how she can be so passionate about it but doesn't want to put it in her music. Is it because she tours internationally and has more Caucasian fans buying her records and tickets than any other race?

[@toothfloss]

It's sad that when this video came out, people hated her, bashed her for being opinionated. But two years later, people like Kanye West talk about the issue, and she is suddenly appreciated.

[@DMoney-yi3hl]

I still hate her lol

[@Treybaile]

D. Money and I’m sure she doesn’t give af

[@Ocho1992]

D. Money same 😂

[@maverickbull1909]

@@DMoney-yi3hl stay mad

[@whorishharlot2994]

It’s a mans world

[@Chuwopington]

She has more balls than any other artists pressed by ebro lmao

[@ricardocifuentes3776]

W pfp

[@mychannel7607]

I don't think the problem is necessarily that white people are rapping .. The problem is that white people are rapping, and aren't good at it, or not as good as their black counterparts.. However they still receive the awards and accolades MERELY BECAUSE they are white. When the white person actually has talent ( eminem, Tina Marie, Adele) I don't really see the issue. However I do see the issue when white people get boosted and don't have to work hard at all and don't even have any talent, while black people with 283818x more talent have to bust their asses to get half as far. Just my take on things.

[@keke21891]

exactly what shes saying

[@TheSteensma]

your post really doesn't make sense. Iggy Azalea obviously has charm and talent, plenty of talent, I can see that by just a few videos of her , and the public responds to her and buys her stuff , a lot more than they buy Banks stuff. I watched some Banks videos fro the first time just now, and I can see why shes a one album wonder and doesn't sell much. She's just another arrogant "artist" who thinks that he or she is much better than they really are, and that their stuff doesn't stink, and then lashes out in a self-serving manner at other more successful artists like Iggy, in Banks case taking a racial turn on things. Iggy obviously has what it takes to go over well with he public - "industry" honchos are not standing behind people in music stores or in front of peoples computers forcing folks to buy Iggy's products. In your opinion Azalea has no or substandard talent- your opinion is obviously out of step with public. Awards are always a very subjective thing. Macklemore and Iggy sell very well and they have received some rap\and/hiphop awards You apparently believe that there is some huge gap in talent between these two white artists and their black rivals for the same awards, but that's really just you, and objective viewers/listeners obviously don't see it that way. Are there just three white people who are as talented as black folks whether in pop music or hiphop/rap (you mentioned three)?. Obviously not.

[@onexvisionxmusic]

Tom Colvin Stopped reading when you began to mention album sales. Banks just came out with her debut but her mixtapes have received critical acclaim, so to call her a one album wonder is unwarranted.

[@poserdisposer69]

the problem is your looking at it from a mainstream point of view. some of the best rappers ever are white and ALL of them except for Eminem never got mainstream recognition. And in the mainstream EVERYONE, no matter the race, is garbage except for Kanye, Cole, and Kendrick(not counting rappers who are big on youtube but not in the real world.) but I totally agree with you, there is no reason whatsoever that macklemore, iggy, g eazy, mgk, or mac miller should see any success.

[@whodatboi2567]

Pretty much the issue.

[@17millionpercocetplease61]

When she's mellow her accent is very Dominican but she hypes up and goes straight New York i love her

[@rhiannat.437]

Her accent is very much like a NY latina --because that is who she grew up around in Washington Heights, Manhattan. I never liked Washington Heights. I hate that accent.

[@ulfricstormcloak4230]

5 years ago the world called her crazy...but she was actually right

[@SUGAR-mc4em]

The thing is she didn't just think of this off the top of her head or this is all a coincidence. We have seen this countless times through out the decades. History repeats itself when no one wants to take responsibility. These problems have been faced before and she's just stating facts.

[@ContentSnowmobile-si8uz]

8 YEARS LATER AND SHES STILL AN ICON WE OWE Azealia ANOTHER SHOT AT THIS INDUSTRY

[@AA-qb7ni]

She's racist af. Nah.

[@2Bdiscovered]

I DISAGREE. I RATHER HER DO HER OWN THING CUZ I FEEL IF SHE GOT BACK INTO THE INDUSTRY, HER MUSIC AND CREATIVITY WOULD BE WATERED DOWN.

[@mauhuff]

Always rooting for Queen AB's happiness and success

[@zan752000]

If she were a guy, what she's saying wouldn't be an issue. She can actually rap too.

[@Pr1ncesssierra]

No, it would

[@reerbaadia1896]

a man was banned from an nba team that he owns because of 1 racist remark. what r u on fool.

[@vleaky3430]

Ah typical "if she were a man" dumby...

[@area309]

If she were a man, she'd be Jay Electronica.

[@swaggpro17]

I don't understand how any black person can NOT understand her in this interview...

[@Oskar-nm7pg]

I'm fucking white and I get all her points

[@samakahya450]

I completely understand her point.

[@misspacino868]

Jaicartier 💯💯💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😩

[@yorritspeed9044]

only to a certain degree though (she only partly right; besides that she is still batshit crazy and musically...)

[@BrittFulli]

Exactly

[@rickyg.3111]

White people hate it when Black people love themselves lol.

[@dremc7061]

***** How is what he said racist?It's true.Every single time I see a black person embracing their race and/or loving themselves with phrases like "Black lives matter" or "Black women are beautiful" white people always have to come and talk about "All lives Matter" or "All women are beautiful" and completely negate the point.Shit im white and I can see that shit clear as day.

[@rickyg.3111]

***** Do you know what racism is?

[@dremc7061]

***** Lol nobody said anything like that.You're just being over dramatic because your point got proven wrong.

[@rickyg.3111]

***** There is no such thing as Anti-white racism. Racism is a system of oppression and marginalization of minority groups. Why are you even watching videos of Black rappers? Oh, I'll answer that for you, because despite how much whites hate Blacks, it's your requirement and obsession to know what we’re doing, reading, saying, discussing, how we live, eat, sex, work, dance, play and function, etc. Don't quote me, don't respond to my posts, don't ever mention my name in your filthy mouth. If you were on fire, I wouldn't even piss on you. Have a nice day.

[@nicethangz6339]

In his autobiography, Malcolm X recounts a conversation he had with a Jew, summarizing his thoughts on the relationship between Jews and blacks: “I told him that, yes, I gave Jews credit for being among all other whites the most active, and the most vocal, financier, “leader” and “liberal” in the Negro civil rights movement. But I said at the same time I knew that the Jew played these roles for a very careful strategic reason: the more prejudice in America could be focused upon the Negro, then the more the white Gentiles’ would keep diverted off the Jew. I said that to me, one proof that all the civil rights posturing of so many Jews wasn’t sincere was that so often in the North the quickest segregationist were Jews themselves… And an even clearer proof for me of how Jews truly regard Negroes, I said, was what invariably happened wherever a Negro moved into a neighborhood that was thickly Jewish. Who would lead the whites’ exodus? The Jews!” [p. 380]

[@mozartkazadi7168]

I will probably N E V E R get over this interview

[@craigwiggins8287]

Me either!

[@matthew11589]

Yep- I literally always be rewatching this, lol

[@dls8139]

She's a real dose of reality I LOVE YOU AB!!

[@sin5027]

ever

[@holachicaas6624]

right she’s so real for this

[@trill4937]

This girl is REAL, intelligent and super talented. She knows how fucked up this industry and world is. I wish her the best and hope she gets everything together.

[@makavellibutter7870]

vero I agree. She genuine like Tupac

[@victor-zi7bu]

Her message gets lost in the delivery and her mental health issues don’t help

[@WonderboyST]

@@victor-zi7bu plus, her skin color isn't good for her music. If she was white like Eminem, she'd have way more success because she sings music dominated by white artists.

[@RihannaChristina]

vero SHE IS!!!!! omg I’ll always stan

[@Divinebabalon]

@@WonderboyST also her gender. Kanye just like her but he gets a pass

[@shiningforce9033]

That T.I impersonation, lol

[@augustinemoloko1854]

Shining Force yeah yeah yeah lol

[@AStarIsBornThisWay]

Shining Force on point

[@victoredwardo9485]

What minute ?

[@tobiasburrell6055]

18:27 - You're welcome. :)

[@yellowjellyfishies45]

Tobias Burrell thank you. that's exactly what I was looking for 😂💀

[@deejayfikes]

There's something about ebro that doesn't sit right with me. Very condescending.

[@TheDarkOne10]

D.J. He's half white

[@cfroggy420]

D.J. He says whatever fits his narrative, he’s not consistent

[@allthecolorsofthewindremai8240]

Max Em 🤣🤣🤣

[@toussantlbisso]

Yeah .....just because "they" call Ms.Banks "a b____" he did'nt have to call her that fr !

[@chrismackay9268]

He's an old dude trying to act like a kid, hes' a fucking loser lol.

[@seanstroman6087]

Dopest Interview I've Heard on Ebro in the Morning Talk about opening a vein she practically gave us her Heart with her Passion not only for her Music but Black CULTURE(SHE GETS OUR CULTURE/STORY NEEDS TO BE TOLD TO US BY US). She gets that Iggy, Macklemore, Eminem (Eminem Is DOPE CHILL OUT FAM) have been given an advantage within our Culture and how its more challenging for Black people to get their Art expose on Genuine Tip. I'm definitely gonna look up her Shit from this point forward deserves to get Looks without this Ongoing Fuckery in the music industry.

[@SenseiAishitemasu]

Seriously, I love seeing an artist that's actually PASSIONATE about the art form and not just on some too cool 'look at all the shit I got and how banging I am and the drugs I do and all the bitches I'm fucking' tip. That shit has gotten old and corny.

[@SenseiAishitemasu]

Sean Ulloa I'm super excited for Tink. Have you heard Chizzy? I love her, too.

[@seanstroman6087]

Sensei Aishitemasu nah I'm gonna Check her out Definitely I'd be shock if few of these artist don't catch people's eye though Female MCs in 2015

[@SociallyUnique21]

Sensei Aishitemasu please make a video about this next week

[@AZUMATRILL]

If you're interested, her Fantasea mixtape is STELLAR.

[@mswkmw4683]

I can't lie.....I understand and agree with alot she has to say... and she is super young to be this informed.

[@BrittFulli]

exactly

[@Jay-eo4lg]

Passion doesn't necessarily equate wisdom, but i agree.

[@K_Allday]

Jay Wisdom mainly comes with age but she is very awakened. She sees and she speaks.

[@SuperWishaniggawoods]

YA WIFE CANT READ!!!!!

[@goawayaway]

It’s been years and I still crack up at the TI impersonation 😂😂😂

[@InternalAmbition]

Azealia is a cool chick. Deep thinker and seems to understand social issues very well for someone who is only 23 years old. I'm impressed.

[@cosmicreturn26]

exactly

[@SlintEastwood]

+Chris Dalton "Azealia Banks" "Deep Thinker" lmaooooo

[@InternalAmbition]

SlintEastwood is that all you got? You too stupid to make a valid point? lol run along kid

[@InternalAmbition]

SlintEastwood whether she is pretentious or not, that doesnt mean she can't be a deep thinker as well. you're dumb go away

[@SlintEastwood]

Even if I'm dumb at least I'll never be as dumb as Azealia Banks. If she qualifies as a "deep thinker" then I'd hate to see a normal or shallow thinker by your standards.

[@Eboe89]

It sucks cuz I actually agree with a lot of her points and like that she's passionate and tries to educate herself on how the world works I just don't like the way she goes about it sometimes cuz the way she articulates herself on twitter often comes across just as problematic and racist as the society she's railing against, even though she is OFTEN, but in my opinion not always, right and I dont think she is actually racist or homophobic but I think she needs to word things differently to gain more credibility so people can stop dragging her and start fixing the issues she talks about.

[@goat48jimmiejohnson]

It's too bad she fails the validity check though. since neither black culture, the hip-hop genre, or an award category is a material possession that can be owned or stolen.

[@DeMonSpencer]

Gramps Ford "Appropriated" would be a more accurate term. Her argument and frustration is valid, she just didn't articulate it well because it's so emotional for her. She can't stand back and look at it rationally yet. White privilege opens doors that people of color have to work 10 times harder to open the same opportunity. This is not Iggy's fault but she still benefits from it. Azealia takes everything as a personal attack even when there's no intent. That's youth and inexperience. She'll work through it and deal with it and will be a better more creative artist because of it. I think this interview will haunt her career for a very long time, and that kinda bums me out. But I do love her honesty. No one is wondering what she thinks. She'll tell you straight up and even though I was disgusted at the stuff she said about TI and the racial slurs she threw at him, I still respect her honesty.

[@goat48jimmiejohnson]

DeMon Spencer What Iggy does hasn't anything to do with privileges, it has to do with rights. White people have every right to entertain for money regardless of who they emulate or what ethnic or cultural aspects may be involved. The history of hip hop or who was involved in its creation does not dictate who has a right to partake in it, whether they benefit from it or not. Once it's someone's 'right', it's elevated from the status of 'privilege', so I don't see how her argument is applicable. Banks seems to think her feelings are just that she can downgrade the rights of white people like they need to be initiated into the culture before they can entertain black people.

[@DeMonSpencer]

Gramps Ford I never said that Iggy or other white people don't have the right to do hip hop music. My point was that she used the wrong word when she categorized it as theft. I thought what she was talking about sounded more like appropriation. I wasn't stating my opinion in that part of my comment, I was merely clarifying what I thought Azela meant. I also never attempted to defend her comments, and I never said I agreed with her positions. So I feel like a lot of your comment should have been addressed to Azela and not me. My comment about white privilege wasn't about what white people have the right to do. No one's arguing that, especially not me. I think it's silly for anyone to suggest that a persons race should determine what they have a right to do. I was acknowledging the privilege that white artist have that opens more doors and opportunity to them. One example would be international markets. Every music executive will tell you that black artist aren't accepted as much as white artist are overseas. So the labels will spend money promoting white artist in other countries to get their artist more record sales and international exposure. Being able to sale records in other countries creates a lot more revenue for that artist. Black artist aren't given the same opportunity. Iggy's race allows her to benefit from this. Of course she shouldn't apologize for this because it's not her fault. It's just the way things are.

[@breek.8678]

i find it frustrating too... she the was able to become the unlikely voice of reason for JUST A MOMENT before the train de-rails into crazyville. Its like that crazy drunk uncle that spews out a bunch of shit but then drops some jewels, gets you all engaged for a minute then gets too crazy to follow again. At least this video shows she's not 100% bigoted and to some degree she is more aware of the bigotry in this country/world so i make some sense how she spews what the world taught her but fighting fire with fire is not effective. Anger and resentment is an ugly road to walk and she's letting it CONSUME her completely....

[@nicolekelly6820]

I do not like how they infantilize her. Stop trying to correct her feelings.

[@creatorofpizza]

Yall I'm in literal tears Her getting emotional at 15:01 when she calls ti that word And when she starts mocking tis voice at 18:28 TOOK ME TF OUT I'm screaming

[@johnnymac8843]

Its crazy how she even has fans. She madr a post about people in atlanta calling them nigg3rs. She hate our own kind and she hates herself. Like nick cannon said i feel bad for her

[@BlackDynamite1983]

I see a lot of culture vultures disliking this video.

[@kkaybaltimore]

***** www.blackinventions101.com/blackinventors.html A black man invented ".com" .. soooo shut the F Up

[@kkaybaltimore]

Jack Thomp Prove me Wrong

[@AdrianDouglass]

***** negativity versus whats the truth/real are two different things my friend. Whether you want to admit it or not, history is history. The example of computers and IP addresses that ***** used may be true, but there are many things that were taken by africans, then claimed by whites. Unfortunately, they dont teach that in public schools. I didnt believe it at first, and im african american, but when i did my homework, its sooo true, and unfortuantely, so sad. Why cant we be united as one?

[@KinTuza]

***** whites definitely didn't invent shit! what's ur point?

[@phillykev_5046]

***** yeah a black man invented the Internet

[@michaelcastillo5478]

Iggy stole Azealias's name. If you think Iggys music is better...you have a problem.

[@CourtneyWilliams1801]

You high? Or just plain stupid?

[@JerseyShoreHardy]

A mental problem

[@samseal5069]

God, Stephen is right. Research on sth then only type shit dont be a illitrate ur whole life

[@kearstonfrench36]

I can’t believe this interview is so old and I’m just really seeing how real she is. I love her.

[@beshxo]

Re-watching in 2018 & she was right about everything.

[@duttydimples]

2019 still the same 😩

[@wealllovemerylstreep7037]

Completely

[@danielkundaijacha8933]

Besh oh honey, wait till you hear about TI

[@matthew11589]

2020 and she sho was & still is

[@dirodabraat8290]

@Jackson Storm she’s not a hater u just hate the truth. Everything she said igloo Australia was true. Everything she said about the music industry was true. Your just mad cuz u know she’s right and ur mad cuz white people should never be in hiphop. Y’all hate black peoples but first to mimic us. GOOF

[@tayottt]

Azealia Banks is a very...interesting character. Fascinating interview. I don't necessarily agree with her opinions but I'm happy that her views are being expressed. It's vaguely reminiscent of those Kanye interviews where Ye was speaking his truth and the masses didn't really understand or accept his feelings. For what it's worth. Azealia Banks is probably the best mainstream female rapper out. Her album is pretty impressive in terms of it's genre blending and scope. I don't think anyone else in music could craft anything quite like "Broke with Expensive Taste." Her penchant for witty barbs, melody, and 90s house vibes are a testament to her diverse musical palette. Hopefully she continues to grow as an artist.

[@SDotCole]

I agree

[@SenseiAishitemasu]

It's just like Ye. When rappers give a fuck they call them crazy. Shit is wild.

[@MaadAzzGang]

stop (about kanye). lmao smh.

[@SenseiAishitemasu]

***** Thanks babe!

[@mrwhatever213]

What she said was all true. What did you disagree with.

[@rebeccasmith1008]

OH AND I'M GOING TO GO OUT AND BUY ABOUT 5 OF HER ALBUMS AND GIVE THEM AS STOCKING STUFFERS. I SUPPORT ARTISTS LIKE HER, WHO ARE ACTUALLY PASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR ART.

[@ocky88]

Same!

[@gerrytounet2430]

im agree i buy like 5 cd of her..support is carrying..

[@SenseiAishitemasu]

I bought one for myself already but I'm totally stealing this idea lol

[@rebeccasmith1008]

***** Even if what you were saying was true in this instance (which it's not) The biggotry white people exemplify is far greater and magnified than all black people put together.....always trying to sneakily absolve yourselves by *TRYING* to point the finger. However it's nice to hear admittance from a white person that ya'll support biggots because we already knew that *WOMP* *WOMP*

[@blackmayb3]

rebecca smith Buy 6 and send me one

[@bhuuthesecond]

Ebro was trying to make himself a self-appointed authority over Banks and she was not allowing it. Infact she should be an authority over him since she is clearly more intelligent.

[@khloecarver]

Right, the whole “You’re emotional” “I’m 40” made it so obviously he was trying to kinda talk down on her. If that’s how you’re going to view people and be dismissive towards their opinions, why try to do a radio show?

[@stealthgod13]

I'm fuckin with her she got more balls than most of these so called gangsta rappers.

[@brianmitchell7548]

I fix wit her.

[@robbbank2phoneshawty362]

Azealia is just too real man, She's not afraid to speak her mind, and doesn't give a fuck what anyone thinks and isn't worried about media. Her mouth and social media fingers keeps her career from prospering on a major level. you might hate her personality but you can't deny that this bitch has good ass talent.

[@xavierricks6353]

no she's a bitch

[@liveloveli3648]

+Xavier Ricks bruh you're a bitch. Fuck outta here

[@fashizzlebadizzle6552]

Lol no she's terrible.

[@robbbank2phoneshawty362]

+Xavier Ricks just like Ebro said, she lets her actions speak for herself not her music.

[@celestegarcia1427]

so true

[@Highestsevenz]

this chick is a real one.

[@Scrotumlips]

Real racist

[@e-legal1556]

Yeah a real nut

[@therainbowrhapsody3455]

The Lamb’s Army

[@PrettyWhen1Shoot]

Ebro tried to slick play her and she caught it every time, even in her eyes.

[@Memomommy]

She’s incredible, she’s very smart she just doesn’t know how to control her anger

[@CandyCanery]

The fact that there are so many angry racist in the comments tells me that this is a conversation we need to be having. Azealia keep pushing. It's been a long time coming but I know a change gone come.

[@mattwalton4231]

***** she didn't "literally" say that at all. And if you read her tweets as well she further explains that her problem with Iggy & Macklemore stem from them not being as good as the black rappers out, yet getting more acclaim/awards because they are white.

[@mattwalton4231]

***** Azealia Banks' debut metacritic score is much higher than Iggy Azalea's, so it's not just one or two people saying it. If you look on any hip-hop blog or ask any hip-hop head they will say Azealia Banks is a better lyricist. Also, Azealia Banks can actually freestyle. When Iggy was asked to freestyle on Sway in the morning, she declined. Then when Sway kept pushing her to do so, she eventually gave in (after a ton of stalling) and spit some wack written shit acapella (because she can't ride a beat). Even T.I (who signed her) was pacing around the room, looking nervous because he knows the truth. I love music, so even if I don't fuck with an artist, I make sure I know WHY I don't fuck with them.

[@RedNoir]

When the truth is being spoken, white people always want to be the victim. They always wanna be on the defensive. Like, you know the ugly history America has, and, someone words and opinions do not equate being sprayed with water hoses and being enslaved. Ugh. Just stop.

[@alexclark5698]

Lol what? She literally talks out of her ass.

[@dannyivey7372]

I agree

[@sadeb9109]

As a black woman i understand her absolutely completely in entirety period Let me be free.... love that

[@ZYAIRE100]

When she broke down and cried, I held back tears. I felt her pain💯 Talk sister🙏🏾

[@JBanks333]

Me t😢😢

[@altovise14]

I've heard so much bad shit about her through media, I never took the chance to see what she was about. Today I've found out she's more like me. Straight forward, artist, creator,sensitive about the history and the mistreatment of Black people through all forms, and having white people and gays wanting to hang out with you. Damn I like her, she's cool to me. NEVER LISTEN TO DA MEDIA.

[@ebonegalloway9826]

👍👍👍👆

[@ChandlerWorthen]

Right.

[@rhiafischer4401]

agree!!

[@tita4ewaz]

+altovise14 your comment nails it or me

[@EuniceLucie]

she still is a bit overdramatic tho

[@MrGQKid]

People keep mentioning how they hate her personality and vulgarity as far as her opinions, yet love and praise how vulgar and brash Tupac was. Not saying anything about talent, specifically comparing their talent, but there are definitely double standards as far as the way men and women express themselves and how it's received.

[@craigwiggins8287]

Absolutely!

[@jedidjab4346]

Gender oppression

[@aurale9180]

Yeah exactly. I was thinking that this whole time, the condescending attitude for her emotion/passion, trying to pacify her, and tell her how it is how to act when she's obviously saying she's fighting against ev to yone trying to shut her up and constantly portray her a certain way just bc she actually gives af. But simultaneously runs circles around them (overtly &covertly) trying to trip her up.. lol

[@andersonbrown5507]

Blacks were excluded from Studio 54 during the disco era. Young blacks started throwing parties in the park in Brooklyn and rapping. Hence How Hip-HOP Began. A member of CHIC was not allowed in while they were playing his music!! What a breath of Fresh air, she is.

[@andersonbrown5507]

Oh and i purchased the 212 album and the Broke with expensive taste.

[@2011Ohmygoodness]

Thanks for that. I had no idea.

[@Auntkekebaby]

Anderson Brown Yes to everything. You know your stuff. I purchased all her stuff and it's BANGIN"!!

[@Auntkekebaby]

***** With the BW v BM thing, nah. They would just decide who they wanted to reject every night. It was just a snotty atmosphere. It's a red carpet, in demand trick. They had theme nights too. That was a factor as well. Black men got in. Idk if a lot of poor BM got in...unless you're considered hot. As for the MCs, gold chains got bigger to display wealth and worth but nothing really worked because people still see skin. Funny thing about Chic. Nile Rogers and Bernard Edwards were in high demand as producers. Here's some names: Carly Simon, Duran Duran, David Bowie, Brian Ferry, Robert Palmer...

[@buschg7106]

that's real

[@moonlitts]

Everyone calling her racist and unstable or crazy are proving her EXACT point in the video. Everyone is more concerned with who and how she's calling people out, but no ones concerned with Iggy's CONSTANT racist comments including the Slave-master lyric. Iggy loves cultures, but hates their people. Why would people want someone like her to participate in their culture?

[@moonlitts]

I'm not saying Azealia shouldn't be criticized because she is homophobic and has toxic thoughts about rape. However, shes not upset cus pple are calling her out about that. Its because black people always have to work twice as hard to get anywhere even in their own game, which would be Hip-Hop in Azealia's case. Iggy even admits that her being white has given her a huge advantage in her career.

[@onY0urmark]

Iggy Azealea has said some crude things but Azealia banks is no one to talk.

[@moonlitts]

Leif Siegrist That's true! I'ts just stupid that people are going to Iggy's aid and calling Azealia crazy, just because she's calling her out. If people are gonna hate Banks, they should at least hate her for being homophobic, or racist. She just has a point when it comes to Iggy.

[@onY0urmark]

Mcso That's why I hate Banks, She's homophobic and racist.

[@moonlitts]

***** No...If you and other people around you are expecting "Chinese Ladies" to be in the nail shop and all the rest of the stereotypes knowing its racist and continue to believe it then you're just choosing to be racist. I'm not perfect and completely 100 not racist but i will fix what i say and my thinking to seperate myself from being a racist.

[@BEmagiK]

We the Dominican delegation claim Azealia Banks as one of our own

[@marieantoine2112]

I'm dominican I am fan of her

[@jimandjamwoodscherrey2561]

You can’t have her. She’s our’s 😠

[@letticiadelgado9865]

Marie Antoine same

[@madidelrey]

@@marieantoine2112 same

[@elenam3798]

👍🏼

[@meboo7977]

Wow...she started crying and I lost it. I honestly thought she was kind of a bitch looking for attention but, she really is just straight up and just doesn't hold her opinions to herself. This interview and what she was speaking out about is very serious and I agree with her 100%. I think I am a fan now.

[@mackenzierose1292]

She is a bitch

[@Pr1ncesssierra]

No she's still rude and a bitch

[@meboo7977]

+Sierra Smith wtf where y'all both come from I really don't give AF if she a rude ass bitch or not she speaks truth here and I love her music yea she needs to stfu but damn when have you two not been rude ass bitches and that goes for me too..nobody perfect but we love to judge a celebrity especially when we know we ourselves are bad as hell but because we ain't famous nobody knows or cares so bye to both of you and I didn't need your ignorant ass responses boo

[@mackenzierose1292]

She has only been relevant the past 3 years for going at actual celebs on twitter. TI wiped the floor with her ass a couple months ago.

[@meboo7977]

Mackenzie Rose Why are yall talking bout this here, go comment on someone else's post I could care less

[@Justinianv2]

Wow crazy she got all that hate but ended up right about everything.

[@littlemayo7136]

I mean She had it for a reason

[@JJermane]

This interview was very intriguing on so many levels because part of me agrees with Azealia; however, the other side of me can't stand her mouth (i'm talking about the vulgarities btw) ! She is ignorant brilliance personified because she is consciously and socially aware of what going on in Hip Hop, but she is also brutally rude enough to invoke black stereotypes--and still make sense. She is thoughtful yet unapologetic. She is rebellious in speech but passionate in her conviction.

[@jrich8319]

Well said my brother, i watched this interview with a thought of let me try and understand this girl views. Her passion for music and the way Hip Hop in particular is being represnted resonated with me. The way she expresses this makes it hard for me to really feel this girl, however I will be listened for her music more, maybe we older hip hop fans need a new generation artist who isn't afraid to look at the bigger picture and say things ain't right!!!

[@deneensol]

That pretty much sums it up for the majority...

[@Qwistie_]

I agree with your comment. I think her views all have a basis in her perspective of life. She is socially aware about many issues, but the fact is she gets flake for it because she openly admits to disliking very popular artists. People just see headlines, but they never see the heart of the issue of why Banks talked smack.

[@kudjoeadkins-battle2502]

She is a young woman..

[@Overcomer2010]

Well said!

[@LEGENDSIN4KREMASTERED]

This has aged so beautifully for Azealia Banks.

[@rarecuts3832]

She fully deserves it

[@bluelifemedia]

I can't be mad at this chick. Quick ,crazy and not lazy. Get it Lady! Expand your world. Keep learning.

[@donbelen886]

Azealia Banks is a brilliant young lady, I wish she would get her shine. This girl is most definitely in a league of her own. Her music is diverse, lyrical.... just dope.

[@missmimi610]

Give this girl a reality show, she's honest and vocal, reality show gold!! She could be the new, New York! lol

[@billymayshereoxyclean7988]

Okay, Calm down

[@pro4291mo]

How can you give a racist this oppurtunity! U need to wake up n smell the damn coffee

[@celestegarcia1427]

FUCK YEAH

[@baphelled]

I love Azealia Banks

[@pro4291mo]

DIRTY Pig thinks she can get famous by being racist

[@shaneakiajefferson2387]

People only dont like Azealia Banks because 95% of the time SHE'S KEEPING IT REAL AND TELLING THE TRUTH!! People loveeeeeeeee when you keep it real all day long, EXCEPT for when they seem to be apart of the problem!! Go Azealia!!

[@LiamSmith13]

Honestly Banks has NOTHING to be jealous of or envy Azalea for. Azalea is a manufactured, commercialised product perpetuated by the industry as organic and fresh to masses off moronic contemporary radio listeners. She doesn't even write her own music. Banks on the other hand has ACTUAL TALENT, her album was one of the most acclaimed this year and she continue to offer something inventive and interesting to a dull market. Whether she sells one record or a million is irrelevant.

[@99ivyrose]

L Smith THIS SHOULD BE THE TOP COMMENTS, AGREE 100%

[@kingniggy]

Banks has a ghostwriter too idiot. Listen to the interview

[@LiamSmith13]

kingniggy No, she has co-writers, as do most artists. Co-writers and ghost-writers are two entirely different things, idiot.

[@urlsmusic888]

Azealia Banks is a passionate woman

[@Blingy]

Her T.I. impression is hilarious and so accurate 🤣

[@maggiemolly111]

12:50 made my heart skip a beat. She can sound vulnerable and tough in the same sentence and there both genuine. Artists like her don't come along too often.

[@itzelramirez8650]

111

[@melymelme1406]

We would’ve jumped TI😂❤️I like her

[@bunchy215]

MelyMel Me ICONIC!!!

[@b7k1l8yn]

Her & J.Cole top 2 inteviews this year! Salute

[@b7k1l8yn]

Garth Andrews she was telling the truth no matter how unpleasant it is to hear or see. it's the topic no one wants to address..she had the courage to tackle it.

[@b7k1l8yn]

ok lol

[@Ayplus]

Banner had a good interview too. Check it out Top 3 interviews

[@MegaNuc]

co sign.

[@Nooooooooooooooooooooo7913]

They're both my favorite male and female rappers and in my opinion had the best hip hop/rap albums this year although Azealia's album covered a whole bunch of genres

[@Bob-rh4zb]

She was right about everything never doubted her and i still cry randomly at “ya wife can’t read” and that TI impression lmaoo nobody really hearing ebro though he was talking about the elite the “people who don’t feel anything” i think he was trying to get her to realize that she had to play the game which she knew she just wasn’t with it this interview is gold and will go down in history years from now.

[@getbandsgetback]

so well put i agree

[@knntyqween]

YOUR WIFE CANT READ

[@lefteyezoro]

Please tell what lie was in this interview? Nicki was getting slander here & there for pop records, but when Fancy came out, it was called Hip-Hop.

[@RobinsonRare]

The exploitation of black music has been GOING ON FOREVER. Let's not forget Elvis stole songs from blacks. That the Beatles did the same thing. Rock & Roll, Jazz & Hip hop are genres we make to unleash our pain & uplift. That has been the roots of all the genres. Yes white ppl can be rappers, Eminem is one if the greatest but IGGY AZALEA WOULD NOT BE HERE IF SHE WASNT WHITE. She has no lyrical weight. Her songs are not resonating with REAL hip hop fans. It's resonating with white ppl who don't think they know hip hop.

[@lifestraight]

The Doors, Led Zeppelin, took from Blues heavily. Whites took from Jazz heavily.

[@lifestraight]

Eminem wouldnt be as big as he is if he werent white.

[@craigime]

i interpreted that as endearment... they wouldn't have tool it if they didn't like it

[@blacknarutofan]

**White people who think they know hip hop** You added 'don't" by accident.

[@stos5363]

You thinking to much she hot because the hook to fancy is really catchy if Nikki did that record with the same hook its just as dope. Its just the hook!!! Not her skin

[@samidouba]

To be honest, I resent the title of this video, and this is exactly why Azealia is so frustrated. This conversation was so much deeper than TI and Iggy, but you'd rather mischaracterize it for clicks and views, perpetuating the "angry black girl" stereotype in the process. Bye.

[@DilatedxPeoples]

Exactly. It is soooo much deeper than that & yet, that's mainly what's being taken away.

[@Jaqlino]

preach

[@JustinGone]

Her interviews are always such a cultural moment.

[@Fairuzfan2]

Shes a glitch in the system i LOVE HER

[@passengerpriestess]

!!!!!

[@darlyngm.6068]

5 years later and this is still relevant.

[@igetit7470]

Yo. This girl is dope!!!!!!! She is ahead of her time. That's why she is having so many "problems". She needs a good mentor though.

[@freddiewest3836]

Swear

[@RocksDXebec-mm3rn]

That’s all she ever needed and Hip-Hop failed her

[@MrOldman09]

And 4 years later, I met Azealia Banks and she is real. This was a great interview. She speaks truth which is empowered by knowledge. Azealia Banks and J Cole are my soul sister and brother. Luv em both intensely.

[@angelicsoulz]

I don't like how Iggy suddenly develops a southern black American accent when she rhymes. Watching her perform is like watching a minstrel show where she's caricaturing black women. I'm not fucking with her.

[@carolinecastillo1937]

Duncan Pinderhughes Yep, it's musical black face at it's finest.

[@CleanMane]

How you feel about joss stone singing in a southern accent when she sings?

[@Elite54.]

So the best rapper has to be Black? Please we(BLACKS) started the same foolishness with Eminem. But today we can't discredit because he brought something to the table. Azelia Banks, if you think you better than Iggy, make a good album first instead of saying because she is white. Nobody can discredit NAS, JAY Z, 2PAC, RAkeem, Snoop... because they did the job. You are young to start now and be brillliant. Stop blaming the white man for everything in America please. Rap as good as Nikki you admire. Take Care!!!!

[@cynthiavazquez9924]

Malick Nguehie That's not what she is saying. She is saying that Hip Hop and Rap is rotted historically in the black community. Rap and Hip Hop emerged from oppression, it has a specific origin and history tied to the African diaspora. She is also referring to the fact that Rap and Hip Hop is appropriated for capitalist means while promoting white supremacy. That is why Iggy and other white rappers adopt and perpetuate black stereotypes for their pockets without having to have a stake in the black community i.e. dealing with racial profiling etc...Furthermore, she will also be attacked for being a black woman giving her opinion that is not aligned with being submissive and complacent with white conservative ideals.

[@Elite54.]

Cynthia Vazquez thanks for sharing your opinion on the matter. Check this out, she doesn't have to blame Iggy for it then. Rap originally from the blacks but it doesn't mean the best rapper has to be Black. If you listen what people saying especially my blacks brothers ans sisters, they said "Igyy, is not a rapper, she doesn't write her own songs, she can't be one of us...." so what? Cynthia go listen J.cole new Album you will understand certain things. Blacks rappers focusing on who is the king of rap when white people getting the $$ out of it. we said "hate the game not the players" Iggy right now is way better than Azelia Banks even in the black community. So before she starts targeting singer why she doesn't start by making good music first? Nobody is stealing rap from Blacks but they need to bring some better Rap. like Jay z, 2 Pac, Nas, 50cent...

[@goodnightsir9671]

Malick Nguehie Whites will get more recognition then blacks, regardless who started fool.

[@cynthiavazquez9924]

What is good and not good music is subjective. What she is stating is that there is a systematic problem all coming from capitalism. The fact that Iggy doesn't write her music nor produces her beats proves Banks argument. Iggy is doing what Elvis did, whitenening, or as Banks call it "smudging." This is more than Iggy vs. Banks, it's about a system that upholds white supremacy. And that's what Banks is arguing and is upset about in the interview.

[@Elite54.]

Cynthia Vazquez OK is she going to make music or keep complaining about Iggy music? She better slenders on the market not on Iggy.

[@Ericasgaines]

People treat iggy like she herself is a racist. I feel people push all of their insecurities and struggles as a black person on to iggy as if she caused it. She's successful and people are jealous. Period. Point. Margin. She did nothing to hiphop but lift it. Where was banks when autotune took over "hip-hop"...when sex became the easy way for female rappers.....when kraeshawn flopped.... Now that a white female is succeeding in rap and beyond, people mad. If she would have flopped, nobody would have turned their head. Smdh. Stop it. And how is it that a newcomer has to "prove" themselves but thousands of black people who rap, have little knowledge or care about "black issues" ....*scratches head*

[@TopFlightSecurity415]

Erica Gaines i agree i think tis really a personally thing between iggy an banks...but she right that the media basically shows that we dont deserve shit, i mean makclemore winning all those grammys over kendrick lamar was down right disrespectful

[@brownrekloose]

you're wildin

[@lullatoned]

***** Yeah. That's the ironic part of it all.

[@lullatoned]

***** That means absolutely nothing. You can be racist and be affiliated with people that fall under the category of the people you are racist towards. That's what people call the, "I have an 'ethnic' friend, so I can't be racist" ideology. It's not a valid argument. Not saying that Kanye is racist because I don't follow Kanye like that. But Iggy's racism is actually documented via her tweets ranging from 2011(ish) until some more recent stuff.

[@laurentigerlily5797]

Iggy is pretty racist. Before she went mainstream her twitter was ridden with a bunch a racist shit.

[@botheknower59]

If you’re watching in 2019, I bet you’re saying “OMG SHES RIGHT”

[@tiffntalk]

2021

[@liamo.1451]

2022

[@TiphonBafometo]

It took me a long time to read everybody's opinion in the comment section and I noticed most people still just DON'T UNDERSTAND. For the most part people think Azealia is crazy, racist, unstable,etc, but you have to keep in mind that she is a passionate artist and because of where she comes from (her mother especially) has a way with words so at first sight it will come out rude and steamy. With that being said what she wants to point out is that black people are limited by white supremacy in America's society. The beef started when she said something about Iggy being shit, and that's her opinion based on her popularity and it is true, Iggy sucks, the first time I heard fancy I was like WTF IS THIS CRAP. So that's her opinion, shouldn't have said it on twitter but that's who she is, she fears no one and will point out her ideas no matter what. So after the beef started she pointed out that this untalented white princess has so much success when there are so many black artist that have no recognition for their TALENT like kendrick Lamar loosing over Macklemore -.- it wasn't only because she is black and it's not as successful as she should be, although if you ask me Azealia is a genius!! she is soooo underated based on her talent, the music industry is so based on looks and not talent. So judge what you want but to me I will always support Azealia's ideas

[@p0rt13r]

Tiphon Bafometo there is no black female rapper that could come to the table with iggy's terrible lyrics and general lack of rap talent and make number one hits like iggy has. This is completely taking aside the fact that she put's on a traditionally urban accent despite speaking with an australian one in interviews. It's just a complete mockery to the genre and I understand why people are annoyed about it because she's appropriating black culture but then raps lyrics like "im a runaway slave master"... I mean wtf?

[@melzb3891]

yesss

[@TiphonBafometo]

***** what gives you the right to judge her from something that you have no idea about? you don't know what happened so don't make any comments on that

[@TiphonBafometo]

***** she also mentioned that her ex abused her physically, how can you pretend she would endure someone like that?? what is wrong with you...

[@inderb6468]

+Tiphon Bafometo white people don't understand it. anyone else is just dumb.. everyone in this interview talks a lot of sense

[@desiraebest3834]

she was like 23 here put some respect on her name cause the girls r not doing it like this

[@fracemaamoana3559]

azalea bank is a chick that people tend to misunderstand

[@cosmicreturn26]

yup

[@chejo6095]

damn she was 23? she’s so powerful

[@pattyry]

Watching it again because it's so good.

[@MiillieMesh]

Right I've watched it like 11 times I swear.

[@SenseiAishitemasu]

I've watched it at least five times. Modern gospel.

[@MiaCarter7]

Greg B Icky Azala fan?

[@Noobey21]

Truth! Watching. It. Again. Because. It's. So. Damn. Good. Didn't know anyway else to type it. She actually cares, regardless of your standpoint. At least somebody is willing to potentially commit career suicide to ride for their beliefs. Super respect. Gained new/more respect for her.

[@SenseiAishitemasu]

steve nicin' I have it on REPEAT! Such a good interview and I'm so glad it went viral.

[@EdLife11]

I have seen lots of negative stories in the UK media about her but after watching this, I must confess I like her big time. it's very rare for some of the big hip hop stars to air their opinion on this subject.

[@gustavmarkovic31]

She is firecracker and so REAL. So refreshing. First heard her four years ago round this time I think. Her spirit is strong. Acid tongue but eh, that's okay. Things need to be said. Azealia should speak her mind, we all should when it counts.

[@FelaKuti8000]

"Let me finish". Dude, you invite her to interview her so let her f'in talk. That male dominance nonsense...

[@dawnyeb]

2018. Anybody?

[@rarecuts3832]

I come back every now and then to listen to someone honestly explain racism in America, without fear of censorship....and for that T.I impression lolol

[@Coco-chrispy]

Loll me too

[@gigijnbaptiste6974]

Whenever I feel down or mad, I watch that impression. It makes me pass out! Whooohoooo!