On Sunday afternoon, Lil Nas X responded sharply to Azealia Banks following her criticism of his career on X (formerly Twitter). The exchange began when Banks commented that Lil Nas X had “fallen off,” using harsh language to dismiss his talent. In her initial post, Banks mocked the rapper, saying, “Lil Nas X really fell off so hard. Lmfao that little cntrag swore she was the tea. Btch has NO BARS. Hahahahaahahahaa.”
Not one to hold back, Lil Nas X clapped back with a quote tweet that read, “Azealia, I could never make a hit song again, and you would still never in ur bussy soap-selling, chicken-sacrificing, botched body, hating ass, miserable life reach a tenth of my success. Love ur music btw.” The rapper’s response quickly gained traction, with many of his fans jumping in to defend him against Banks’ insults.
Azealia Banks escalated her comments, taking aim at Lil Nas X’s career and origin story with more inflammatory language. In her follow-up posts, she continued to insult the rapper, using a series of homophobic slurs and referring to him in derogatory terms. Banks, known for her outspoken and often controversial social media presence, suggested that Lil Nas X’s career was only successful due to what she called “charity work” from the music industry. “And f*git, u almost didn’t have ONE hit if them crackers aint jump in and do charity work,” she wrote, further accusing him of “selling out” for fame.
The feud quickly drew attention, with many fans and social media users denouncing Banks’ language, labeling her remarks as homophobic. One follower replied to Banks, “Azealia, you’re being hella homophobic right now. You can get your point across without calling him slurs,” while others accused Banks of being “the one who fell off.” Many fans rallied in Lil Nas X’s support, defending his success and calling out Banks for her offensive comments.
Interestingly, this feud comes after Azealia Banks publicly expressed interest in working with Lil Nas X in 2022, citing his talent and success with hits like Old Town Road. That friendly gesture now feels distant, as the two traded increasingly harsh insults in their latest interaction. Banks took further jabs at Lil Nas X, alleging that he paid “white twinks” for companionship and accusing him of conforming to stereotypes for success. Her posts grew more graphic and intense, leading to further backlash from social media users who condemned her comments as both inflammatory and excessive.
Despite the heated exchange, Lil Nas X chose not to continue fueling the feud beyond his initial reply. Known for his confident and often playful social media persona, he has yet to respond to Banks’ escalating remarks, opting to leave his original clap-back as his final word. As of now, the exchange has sparked wider conversations about public feuds, online hate, and homophobic language, with many fans questioning whether Banks has crossed a line.
Lil Nas X has consistently remained in the spotlight for both his chart-topping music and his bold presence on social media. His ability to respond directly to criticism without compromising his persona has resonated with fans who see him as a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity. This latest incident, while incendiary, is unlikely to derail the success he has built, though it has added another chapter to his long-running interactions with outspoken celebrities.
While the dust may settle on this exchange, the heated words shared by Banks have left a strong impression, with many of her fans and followers urging her to reevaluate her public approach.