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Azealia Banks in Israel: Safety and Creativity
Azealia Banks says she feels safe in Israel after her babysitter died in 9/11.
In brief
Azealia Banks says she feels safe in Israel after her babysitter died in 9/11. Azealia Banks moved to Israel for creative opportunities, stating her safety is not a concern despite past racism. Originally reported by Complex.
Azealia Banks in Israel
Azealia Banks moved to Jaffa, Israel, after a 2018 vow to never return due to alleged racist treatment.
Safety Claim
Banks says her babysitter died in 9/11, so she feels safe in Israel despite past racism.
“My babysitter died in 9/11, like, honey, that shit can happen anywhere.”
Creative Impact
Banks says Israel's mature arts scene has made her the most creatively enabled in years.
Political Stance
Banks has faced criticism for anti-Muslim comments but says no one is trying to sabotage her for political views.
“Everyone in Israel thinks my political opinions fucking suck and think I have trash taste in men but no one is trying to sabotage me for that.”
The big picture
Azealia Banks moved to Israel for creative opportunities, stating her safety is not a concern despite past racism.
