Rapper Azaelia Banks announces move to Tel Aviv days before planned show
American rapper Azealia Banks has announced her relocation to Tel Aviv, citing a vibrant local arts scene. She has also expressed controversial support for Israeli politician Itamar Ben Gvir.
Why it matters
The move and subsequent political commentary have drawn attention due to the artist's history of erratic public statements regarding Israel.
Controversial American rapper and singer Azealia Banks announced on Tuesday that she has moved to Tel Aviv, days before she's scheduled to perform on October 8.“If you would have told me years ago I'd end up moving to Tel Aviv and liking it, I would have said you're crazy,” Banks shared in a post on X/Twitter along with a picture of her new apartment. She later clarified her reasoning for the move, explaining that she has been working on new music since arriving in Israel and has found a place in the local art scene. Moving in.
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