Azealia Banks is known for her mouth, violent antics and rampant disses on social media, particularly Twitter. So, of course, she had to jump in on the controversy over the new track “White Privilege II” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. First, Iggy Azalea was upset about even being mentioned in the song, and then fellow hip-hop artist Talib Kweli blasted her for not getting the point of her name being included. Banks has been involved in plenty of social media battles, so it’s not surprise that she’d get in on this one.
In her lengthy Twitter rant, Banks dissed Macklemore for copying the things that other black artists have been saying, as well as asserting that the duo’s song is going to interrupt the real conversation that needs to be had. She also tried to incite Eminem and Macklemore into a fight, as well as calling out the rappers she likes -- Post Malone, Spooky Black, Machine Gun Kelly, and Yelawolf. Banks has blasted Iggy Azalea in the past, but surprisingly seems to be on her side in this Twitter rant.
just know that Macklemore "admitting" his white privilege is about to eclipse the REAL conversation about Blacks & Entertainment.
— azealiabanks (@AZEALIABANKS) January 22, 2016
Plus: Super Misogyny... why go after that girl again? If Macklemore REALLY want to make a statement he'll come for Eminem. — azealiabanks (@AZEALIABANKS) January 22, 2016
No shade, i really do wanna hear two white rappers beef. i hope the media instigates something so i can see them battle
— azealiabanks (@AZEALIABANKS) January 22, 2016
I really do enjoy Post malone and spooky black and machine gun kelly, and i Like Eminem too. what other white rappers are there? — azealiabanks (@AZEALIABANKS) January 22, 2016
The controversy began with the release of “White Privilege II,” where Macklemore dissed Miley Cyrus, Elvis Presley and Iggy Azalea for exploiting black culture to their advantage. The lyrics that got everyone in an uproar were (“You’re Miley, you’re Elvis, you’re Iggy Azalea / Fake and so plastic, you’ve heisted the magic”) he rapped while also referring to himself in the third person. When Azalea responded to Macklemore’s lyrics on Twitter, Talib Kweli took great offense that Azalea couldn’t understand the implications behind the lyrics.
What are your thoughts on "White Privilege II?" Is the song opening doors to understanding or is Azalea Banks right about it eclipsing the real conversation? Sound off in the comments section below.
